Intestinal Ischemia
Blood flow through the major vessels that supply your intestines slows, or even stops when you have intestinal ischemia. A blood clot blockage or a
3 Categories of Screening used by Gastroenterologists
A gastroenterologist should be a part of your health care team when you’re experiencing digestive issues or have reached a certain age where colonoscopies are
Colon Cancer
You may have noticed some changes in your bowel movement, or have seen blood in your stool and have unexplained weight loss. These are some
Polyps in the Large Intestine
A polyp on the colon’s inner lining is a tiny clump of cells. Polyps seen in the colon are often benign. Some polyps, however, have
Causes of Biliary Sepsis
A potentially fatal disorder, sepsis develops whenever the body responds to infection and causes tissue damage within the body itself. When the body’s defenses against
What is Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
It is typical for the junction of the esophagus and stomach to suffer a tear or laceration, a condition known as Mallory-Weiss syndrome (gastroesophageal junction).