Forum: Digestive Disorders

Acute pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas over a short period of time, and it is different from chronic pancreatitis, where the inflammation persists for years. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Acute Pancreatitis

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which may be mild or chronic. If not treated, the inflamed appendix will perforates or bursts eventually, making infectious materials to be spilled into the abdominal cavity. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Barrett's Esophagus is the condition seen commonly in people with a history of reflux disease such as GER. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Botulism is a serious but rare paralytic illness caused by the nerve toxin the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produce. Some of its symptoms are dry mouth, difficulty speaking or swallowing, drooping eyelids, trouble breathing and paralysis. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Campylobacteriosis is one of the most common bacterial infections caused by the bacteria known as Campylobacter. It produces an inflammatory, sometimes diarrhea, bloody or dysentery syndrome, in most cases including fever, cramps and pain. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Campylobacteriosis

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder likely to be experienced by genetically predisposed people, where gluten ingestion damages the small intestine. Gluten is the type of protein found in the barley, grains wheat, rye, and triticale. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Celiac Disease

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is the condition characterized by repeated, sudden attacks of severe vomiting, nausea and physical exhaustion, occuring without an apparent cause. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Colitis is the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, leading to diarrhea with or without blood, fever and abdominal pain. Some of its causes are infection, ischemic, inflammatory bowel disease and microscopic colitis. This is the forum for discussing anything related to colitis

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which may affect any part from the mouth to the anus, but is very common in the large intestine (colon) or the last section of the small intestine (ileum). This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Diarrhea is loose and watery bowel movements (stools), and usually not serious, though very common in people. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the digestive disorder affecting the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The condition is responsible for heartburn or acid indigestion in many people, including pregnant women. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Heartburn is the awful burning sensation felt in the throat or chest, in most cases caused by acid rising up from the stomach. This is the forum for discussing anything related to heartburn

Hemorrhoids is a painful disease characterized by swollen veins in the anal canal. In most cases, the the condition is not serious. Veins can swell near the anus opening, forming external hemorrhoids, or can swell inside the anal canal, thus making internal hemorrhoids to be formed. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Hiatal hernia is the condition characterized by the upper part of the stomach bulging up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, and the muscle tissue surrounding opening of the diaphragm becomes weak. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the chronic inflammation of the part or all of the digestive tract, and this condition includes ulcerative Crohn\'s disease and colitis, with both generally involving severe pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. This is the forum for discussing anything related to IBD

Inguinal hernia is the bulging of the contents of the abdomen, generally fat or part of the small intestine, through a weak area in the walls of the lower part of the abdomen. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the condition characterized by discomfort, bloating, chronic abdominal pain, and alteration of bowel habits. Constipation and diarrhea may alternate, or may predominate. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Listeriosis is the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium-food contaminated food poisoning. In a pregnant woman, this infection can lead to premature delivery, miscarriage, stillbirth or serious infection of the newborn. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Listeriosis

Salmonellosis is the Salmonella bacteria-caused infection, leading to fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea for 12 to 72 hours after being infected. Generally, the condition lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without undergoing any treatment. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies is the condition whereby the body does not have enough of the minerals and vitamins it needs for producing enough. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition