
Treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Obtain emergency medical attention if you have any reason to believe that you may be experiencing internal bleeding. Treatment for an upper gastrointestinal bleed begins

Bile Duct Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma refers to cancer of the biliary tract, the tiny tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile. To get to the small intestine, the bile

Acute Abdomen with Gastric Volvulus
With gastric volvulus, the stomach twists either longitudinally or transversely, blocking the gastric outlet and preventing digested food from entering the small intestine. Having a

Facts About Indigestion
Rather than being an illness in and of itself, indigestion is usually a symptom of something more serious, including GERD, ulcers, or gallbladder disease. Constant

What is Endoscopy and Colonoscopy?
Your doctor may have suggested either a colonoscopy or endoscopy if you’ve been experiencing stomach problems. While both techniques examine the same anatomical region, they

Treatment for Biliary Sepsis
Damage to internal tissues as a result of the body’s defense against pathogens is what causes sepsis, a potentially fatal sickness. This can happen when