Ascites Ascites refers to the accumulation of an abnormal amount of fluid in the abdomen. This is a common issue in patients with liver cirrhosis and is often treated by reducing salt intake and using diuretic medications. What is Ascites? Ascites is the buildup of pathological fluid in the abdominal cavity, commonly seen in patients…
Although the appendix has no known function, it can cause serious problems when inflamed. Surgery to remove the appendix (appendectomy) is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. What is Appendicitis? Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small tube-like structure located where the large and small intestines meet. The appendix has…
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix (an extension of the large intestine) becomes inflamed and infected. The treatment is the surgical removal of the affected appendix. In some cases, when the appendix has already burst, surgery is performed after a period of antibiotic treatment. Appendicitis is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in childhood. What…
Know the Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Colorectal cancer is not typically considered a young person’s disease. However, over the past two decades, its incidence and mortality have significantly increased among individuals aged 20 to 49. This increase is expected to continue over the next two decades. Among all new colorectal cancer cases in young…
Pancreatic Cancer Overview Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas—an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. The pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help manage blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer often spreads rapidly to nearby organs and is rarely detected in…
Stomach Cancer: What is Stomach Cancer? In stomach cancer, cancer cells typically develop in the inner lining of the stomach walls and then penetrate deeper into the stomach walls as the cancer progresses. The tumor may grow to affect surrounding organs such as the liver and pancreas. Stomach cancer is one of the most common…
What are Colon Polyps? A polyp is a mass of cells, a small growth, in the inner lining of the colon. A polyp in relation to the inner surface of the intestine can be flat or raised. There are several types of polyps, and some can eventually grow over time and become cancerous. What Causes…