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June 13, 2022 What is Blood In Stool? Rectal bleeding, or blood in stools, refers to any blood that passes out of the anus. Some cases would just have blood stains on toilet paper when wiping. Some bleeding occurs without being accompanied by stool. In other times the blood may be mixed with stool....

June 13, 2022 What is Bloated Excessive Gas? “Bloated stomach” is a very common problem that affects 10-30% of healthy adults. There are different presentations depending on the different underlying cause.

June 13, 2022 What is Bleeding Digestive Tract? Bleeding Digestive Tract tract refers to bleeding that occurs in our digestive system. It occurs in digestive organs such as oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. It is caused by diseases that damage our digestive system, resulting in bleeding.  Severe bleeding in and of itself...

June 13, 2022 What is Bile Duct Obstruction? The bile duct carries digestive fluid from liver, gallbladder and pancreas into duodenum to digest food. It also helps the liver to clear waste products through the intestine. Obstruction of any of the biliary tract is known as bile duct obstruction. This can happen within...

June 13, 2022 What is Barrett’s oesophagus? In Barrett’s oesophagus, tissue in the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (oesophagus) is replaced by tissue similar to the intestinal lining. Barrett’s oesophagus is commonly associated with acid reflux (see the section on causes below) and is a relatively common condition in Western countries. However,...

June 13, 2022 What is Anal fissure Anal fissure is a small tear in the inner lining of the anus. This occasionally occur after passing very hard stool when the pressure within the anus is high. It typically causes anal pain and may cause bleeding. It is not a serious condition, and most...

June 13, 2022 What is Anal Abscess and Fistula? An anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus near the anal canal. It is usually infected by bacteria and results in pain and swelling. Patient will notice a painful lump near the anus. An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that connects...

June 13, 2022 What is Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)? Harmful use of alcohol is associated with approximately 3.3 million deaths every year and 5.9% of all deaths worldwide (7.6% in men, 4.0% in women), which includes approximately 139 million disability-adjusted life years. Alcohol accounts for 5.1% of the global burden of disease and...

June 13, 2022 What is Acid Disorders and Peptic Ulcer Disease? Dyspepsia is another word for indigestion and refers to the symptom of pain or discomfort, bloating or a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen. Peptic ulcer disease specifically refers to a break in the lining of the gastric or duodenal mucosa....

May 26, 2022 What is Flatulence? Passing wind or flatulence is a natural bodily function. Flatus comprises mainly carbon dioxide and other non-smelling gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. The foul smell comes from sulphur compounds, which make up <1% of the gas.