All Digestive System Topics

Complications of Appendectomy and Recovery Guidelines

Appendectomy is a surgery to remove appendix when it gets infected. It is usually a minor surgery; however, in some cases there may be complications.

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What Causes Painful Bowl Movements?

Painful bowl movements can be due to constipation, haemorrhoid, anal fissure and many others. Identify your cause and get treated if it's severe.

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What Is the Hydrochloric Acid Function in the Stomach?

The hydrochloric acid function in the stomach includes digestion of nutrients such as protein, and disease prevention. But the function can go wrong when the volume is abnormal.

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Why Do Your Farts Smell So Bad?

If your farts smell bad, it can be a sign of an underlying digestive disorder. Read on to find out what dietary changes you can make to eliminate foul odor.

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Excretory System Diseases and the Treatments

One of the most important parts of our body is excretory system, the part for disposal of liquid waste from the body. Diseases will affect the entire body.

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Nausea Feeling After Meals? Find Reasons Here

Most cases of feeling nausea after meals are benign, but some can be serious that need doctor's attention. Find 10 causes of it here.

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SGOT and SGPT: What's Normal and What's Not?

SGOT and SGPT are two of the several enzymes that are measured as part of the liver function tests so as to assess the functioning of the liver.

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What Causes White Phlegm in Cough? How to Cope

There're various reasons for white phlegm in cough like cold, asthma, etc. Often remedies work well, but take note of any unusual symptoms that require medical care.

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Stool Becomes Dark Brown, Is It Normal?

If stool becomes dark brown, is it okay or something to worry about? That really depends on your diet and other symptoms that might be present.

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Alcoholic Gastritis: Cause, Symptom, Diagnosis and Treatment

Alcoholic gastritis is caused by binge drinking that goes on for a long time. The best treatment is to stop drinking, but certain medications can also help.

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