Gastroscopy

“In India, more than 9% of the adult population gets gallstones and experience severe and sudden pain in their upper right abdomen, eventually leading them to emergency rooms.” So what are gallstones and how can you prevent them? Let’s find out. What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called

OVERVIEW Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine causing pain in the stomach, wind, diarrhoea and constipation. It is a chronic condition and can be a long-lasting problem that changes how you live your life. It’s not life-threatening, and it doesn’t make you more likely to get other colon conditions. Very few people have severe signs and symptoms and the same can be treated with medications and counselling. While most people can control their symptoms

Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective stomach lining. Acute gastritis involves sudden, severe inflammation. Chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last for years if it’s left untreated. More than 1 million cases per year (India) [Source: Apollo Hospitals] WHAT ARE THE CAUSES? #1 Weakness in your stomach lining allows digestive juices to damage and inflame it, causing gastritis. #2 A gastrointestinal bacterial infection can also cause gastritis. The most common bacterial infection that causes it is Helicobacter pylori. Other risk factors include: extreme alcohol consumption routine use