October 25, 2017

Duodenal Ulcer

Getting aware about gut and digestion The gullet (oesophagus) helps in passing the food down into the stomach. The stomach makes acid which is not essential, […]
October 25, 2017

Drug-induced Hepatitis

Drug-induced hepatitis involves inflammation of the liver, caused by medication. Drug-induced hepatitis is similar to acute viral hepatitis but parenchymal destruction tends to be more extensive. […]
October 25, 2017

Diverticula (Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease & Diverticulitis)

What do diverticula imply? A diverticulum is a small pouch with a narrow neck that sticks out from (protrudes from) the wall of the gut (intestine). […]
October 25, 2017

Crohn’s Disease

(Regional ileitis, terminal ileitis, regional enteritis or granulomatous enteritis) Incidence The onset of Crohn’s disease has two age peaks: the first and largest peak occurs between […]