Gastrointestinal Anthrax
As the name suggests, gastrointestinal anthrax, would be anthrax affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is imperative that we understand what anthrax is, to begin with. It is an acute disease…
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Gangrenous Gallbladder – Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests and Treatment
The gallbladder is a small pear shaped sac placed under the liver. The liver secretes bile which is a yellowish green liquid that helps in the digestion of fats. The…
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Complications of Gallbladder Infection
The gallbladder is almost the size of a pear and sits below the liver. The primary function of a gall bladder is to receive bile from the liver and store…
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Liver Disease
It is a known fact that vitamin D deficiency is caused by cholestatic liver disease such as primary liver cirrhosis. The deficiency of this particular vitamin is very common and…
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Fasciolosis – Transmission, Symptoms, Complications and Treatment
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No CommentsFasciolosis is a parasitic infection which essentially affect the bile ducts of the liver and the gallbladder. It is caused by two helminths which are identified as trematodes (parasitic flatworms... -
Clonorchiasis – A Parasitic Infection Of The Liver
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsClonorchiasis is essentially a parasitic infection of the liver and the biliary tree. The parasite involved is known as Clonorchis sinesis . It is also known as the Oriental Liver... -
What is Bile Diarrhea?
Posted on October 9, 2011 | No CommentsBile diarrhea is an unusual complication of gallbladder surgery. Bile is a brown greenish liquid which is secreted by the liver. Bile is needed for the metabolism of fat contained... -
Sour Stomach
Posted on October 8, 2011 | 1 CommentSour Stomach essentially refers to a condition of dyspepsia or indigestion due the presence of excess stomach acid which is hydrochloric acid. This condition is often characterized by a sour...
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