Digestive System

Salivary Gland Disease: Types, Symptoms, and Care

Salivary gland disease refers to any condition that disrupts the normal function of the saliva-producing glands in the mouth and surrounding facial region. Saliva...

Campylobacteriosis: When to Worry About Diarrhea

Campylobacteriosis or campylobacter infection is a diarrheal illness caused by bacteria from the Campylobacter species. It’s the most common cause of diarrhea worldwide,World Health...

Shigellosis: How It Spreads & Ways to Prevent It

Shigellosis is an acute infection of the gut that is also known as bacillary dysentery. A bacteria known as Shigella causes this infection. Its...

Chronic Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Chronic giardiasis is a long-term gastrointestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia. This condition is characterized by persistent bloating, watery diarrhea, and...

Colectomy Surgery – When and Why It’s Needed

Colectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to treat various grave digestive tract conditions like diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colon cancer....

Colostomy: Purpose, Procedure and Care Tips

What is Colostomy? A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the large intestine (colon) is redirected through an opening in the...