Abdominal category: 264 books

Intestinal motility disorders are a group of medical intestinal disorders caused by the poorly understood neuromuscular dysfunction of the intestine, which may induce in any region of the gastrointestial tract chronic motor and sensory disturbances typically featured by weakened, spastic or failed...

The MediFocus Guidebook on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers...

This book describes Meckel Diverticulum, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases. A month ago I have a 2 year old patient who presents with severe abdominal pain and blood in the stools. Because of the severe pain and the age I suspected Intussusception, a congenital condition in which...

By way of definition, we have to first understand that Gastritis as a condition is the erosion, swelling/inflammation or irritation of the abdominal linings. However, this can be sudden or gradual. And when the process is sudden it is referred to as acute gastritis but when it is gradual it is known...

Pancreatitis is an acute or chronic pancreas inflammationChronic disease follows attacks of acute pancreas infectionThe presence of gallstone is the most common cause of pancreatitisSmall gallstone blocked the bile duct causing pancreatic necrosisPatients present with epigastric abdominal pain...

IntroductionOde to Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is by abdominal painGassiness, bloating and changes in bowel habits complaintThere may be alternating diarrhea and constipationThe cause of IBS is believed to be psychological functionThe main symptoms are...

The colon is also known as the large intestine and a part of the digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube about 6 feet in length at the end of the digestive tract where the body makes and stores stool. It can cause various symptoms including bleeding, infection and perforation. Many...

Intestinal Health is a breakthrough book designed for people affected by digestive issues from diverticulitis to leaky gut, from GERD to chronic gas, constipation, and other ailments. It will improve the life of anyone who wants to maximize their digestion, increase good bacteria, decrease symptoms...

Volvulus is the medical disorder for a complete twisting of the bowels around the mesentery attachment site supporting the bowels.It is an infrequent disorder that can affect the stomach, small intestine or parts of the large intestine and is mainly observed in infants or children even though certain...

Aerophagia is the voluntary disorder of excessive air swallowing, which goes into the stomach.Aerophagia is the swallowing of air indicating that air enters the gastrointestinal tract (gut) rather than the lungs.The air may get retained in the esophagus and stomach temporarily and can be passed out...

This book describes Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is an endocrine disorder featured by gastrin-secreting tumors, which produce multiple, refractory and repeat peptic ulcers in the distal duodenum and proximal jejunum. There...

A NATURAL AND PRACTICAL WAY TO SAY GOODBYE TO ABDOMINAL PAIN! People who can digest anything don't realize how lucky they are. The situation is very different for the millions of others who suffer from IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Indeed, about 1 in 7 people suffer from this syndrome....

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum which causes ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum.The ulcers can then bleed and produce pus, leading to the rapid emptying of the colon and diarrhea.It has been suggested that an autoimmune disease is the main cause of Ulcerative...

Lactose intolerance is a medical disorder in adults and children who have trouble digesting lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy foods.An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.Lactose intolerance occurs when the small intestine does not produce enough of this...