Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a chronic inflammatory condition believed to be caused by the immune system attacking the pancreas. It responds well to steroid treatment. Two subtypes of AIP are recognized: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 AIP, also known as IgG4-related pancreatitis, is part of a broader condition called IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), which…
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…
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…