Inflammatory bowel disease: problems outside the intestine
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis, which is characterized by continuous inflammation of the large intestine, and Crohn’s disease, which causes patches of inflammation and can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, are both types of IBD. People with IBD may experience a variety of […]
One-third of women suffer long-term medical effects after giving birth.These 9 ‘underreported’ health problems affect millions of people
Approximately 290,000 women Women die during childbirth every year around the world, and one-third of those who survive develop long-term health problems after pregnancy. This is according to the series “Maternal health after perinatal period”. Published on Wednesday in Lancet Global Health. Some of the most common post-pregnancy symptoms can last for months and even […]
Assess intestinal problems through anorectal manometry
Dear Doctor: I have been having trouble with bowel movements and my doctor started talking about gastrointestinal motility. Could you please explain what that is? She also wants you to undergo something called an anorectal manometry test. She would like to know more about it too. Dear Reader: Your symptoms have alerted your doctor to […]
Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal problems?
The rapid emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Several symptoms have been reported following COVID-19 infection, including those that affect the gastrointestinal system. In a recent study published in virus, Scientists are reviewing existing literature to investigate the association between acute SARS-CoV-2 infection […]
Gastric dysmotility (peristalsis problems)
Gastrointestinal dysmotility is a group of medical conditions that cause the following problems: peristalsis (contraction of muscles that move food through the digestive tract). When this happens, you may experience a variety of symptoms depending on which part of your digestive tract is affected. These include heartburn, reflux, choking, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Gastrointestinal […]