- 1. Internal Medicine
- (Landseed Hospital)
- Internal Medicine---Renal Disease, Cardiology and Digestive System Care Victor Chang M.D. Founder & President of Landseed Medical Group Chief of Asia Pacific Hospital Management Exchange Association ...
- 2. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... normal tissue within the liver Celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by eating gluten, a protein found in most grains Dermatitis herpetiformis, an itchy, blistering skin disease ...
- 3. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... that's normally associated with brain function, but it also plays a role in normal digestive system function. It's also possible that people with IBS don't have the right balance of good bacteria in the ...
- 4. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition. Inflammation ...
- 5. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation of all or part of your digestive tract. IBD primarily includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. IBD can be painful and debilitating, ...
- 6. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... of the digestive system. What you can do Before your appointment, you may want to write a list that answers the following questions: When did your signs and symptoms begin? Does anything ...
- 7. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... weakened or damaged. A mucus-lined barrier protects the wall of your stomach from the acids that help digest your food. Weaknesses in the barrier allow your digestive juices to damage and inflame your ...
- 8. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in your stomach don't function normally. Ordinarily, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. But in gastroparesis, ...
- 9. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... cells that line the inside of the stomach secrete a protective layer of mucus to shield the lining of the stomach from the acidic digestive juices. Adenocarcinoma accounts for the great majority of all ...
- 10. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... Fiber has many health benefits, including keeping your digestive tract in good working order and regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels. But fiber can also lead to the formation of gas. High-fiber ...
- 11. Gallstones
- (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 ...
- 12. Cholecystitis
- (Cholecystitis)
- ... a digestive fluid called bile that's released into your small intestine. In most cases, cholecystitis is caused by gallstones that block the tube leading out of your gallbladder. This results in a buildup ...
- 13. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... digestive fluid produced by your liver. Gallbladder cancer is uncommon. When gallbladder cancer is discovered at its earliest stages, the chance for a cure is very good. But most gallbladder cancers ...
- 14. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... digestive disorders (gastroenterologist), or a doctor who specializes in diseases of the nervous system (neurologist). Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's ...
- 15. Trichotillomania
- (Trichotillomania)
- ... your hair may lead to a large, matted hairball (trichobezoar) in your digestive tract. Over a period of years, the hairball can cause weight loss, vomiting, intestinal obstruction and even death. ...
- 16. Trichinosis
- (Trichinosis)
- ... parasite migrates through your body. Initial signs and symptoms You swallow trichinella larvae encased in a cyst. Your digestive juices dissolve the cyst, releasing the parasite into your body. ...
- 17. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and abdominal cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Fortunately, traveler's ...
- 18. Jock itch
- (Jock itch)
- ... it's effective, it may take longer to clear up the infection. Potential side effects include headache, discomfort in the digestive tract, sensitivity to light, rashes or a drop in your white blood cell ...
- 19. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... to the medication. Side effects can include digestive problems, jitteriness, restlessness, headache and insomnia. These medications have a low risk of death in overdose. Serotonin and norepinephrine ...
- 20. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... free-range pigs are common. Intestinal tapeworm infections usually aren't complicated. The complications that do sometimes develop include: Digestive blockage. If tapeworms grow large enough, ...
