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Hemorrhoids are a condition of enlarged veins located in the anus or rectal region. Common symptoms of inflamed hemorrhoid include continuous inching of the anus which leads to irritation and pa…
Continue ReadingHaving difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia? When to see a GI specialist
Overview Dysphagia is a symptom that expresses the inability to make the alimentary bolus progress from the…
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Overview Dysphagia is the medical term used to refer to difficulty swallowing, a situation that is usually related to nervous system disorders, tumors, or esophageal diseases. Dysphagia implies …
Continue ReadingColonoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer: When should you get checked?
Overview Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is the protocol for the detection of CRC and precancerous lesions (polyps) in asymptomatic…
Continue ReadingCELIAC DISEASE: WHO IS AT RISK?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which hinders the villi in the small intestine from absorbing and digesting gluten (a protein found in wheat), which in turn leads to the deficiency of …
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