Tag: Abdominal pain
Splenectomy: What to Expect Before and After Surgery
Splenectomy refers to the surgical removal of the spleen, either partially or entirely, and is typically performed when the spleen becomes damaged, diseased, or...
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...
Glomerular Disease: Causes, Effects & Management
Glomerular disease refers to a set of diseases that affect the filtering elements of the kidney, the glomeruli. Damaged glomeruli cannot filter the blood,...
Cholangiocarcinoma: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment Explained
Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare neoplasm that affects your bile duct. It is characterized by abdominal pain, a yellow discoloration of the skin, and weight...
