Gastroenterology section is created to discuss about various diseases related to stomach, intestine and gastrointestinal news.
7 cancers linked to Alcohol are as follows- 7 Cancers Linked to Alcohol: What are the 7 cancers linked to alcohol? 7 cancers linked to alcohol are Breast cancer, colorectum, Esophagus, Liver, Mouth, Throat, and Voicebox. The US Surgeon General has issued an advisory in which 7 cancers linked to alcohol have been mentioned. The
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McDonald’s E. Coli Severe Outbreak 2024: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe. McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak has been reported from Mountain West States and CDC USA has issued a Media Alert. McDonald’s E. Coli Severe Outbreak Alert: On 22/10/2024, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the United States of America
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FOOD POISONING – It is a condition that occurs due to eating contaminated food. Food can get contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or some chemicals. CAUSATIVE ORGANISM – 1) BACTERIA – Staphylococcus, streptococcus, clostridium botulinum, shigella, salmonella typhi, E. Coli. 2) VIRUSES – Norovirus, Rotavirus, Hepatitis A virus. 3) PARASITE- Toxoplasmosis gondi, Giardia lamblia. FOOD
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APPENDICITIS The appendix is a thin little finger-shaped organ that is located in the right lower end of the colon in the abdomen. It is considered a vestigial organ because it has no function in the human body. Inflammation in the appendix is considered appendicitis. It is an emergency condition and the patient should be
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CONSTIPATION : Defining constipation is difficult as different people have different bowel habits. For some countries and people passing stool three times a week is also normal and in some countries, three times a week’s bowel movement is also considered as constipation. So constipation can be considered if the person complains of :
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DIARRHOEA It is a condition which is defined as the passing of stool that is more liquid in consistency and also the frequency of passing stool is three or more times in a day. It is very common in developing countries and especially in children, which sometimes proves fatal, as the mortality rate is higher
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE ( GERD) / CHEST BURNING SENSATION: It is an esophageal motility disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not function properly and this leads to the return of the food particles present in the stomach back up to the esophagus. Written by Dr Jitesh Kumar MBBS MD Location- India RISK FACTOR
