Gastroenterology

Do you have a burning sensation in the throat, sometimes producing a sour or acidic-tasting fluid in the throat? Acid reflux disease is caused when the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus or food pipe. Acid reflux is described in different ways as heart...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine (colon). This disease may not have severe signs and symptoms immediately. Consulting the gastroenterologist, managing diet and having a healthy lifestyle helps to control irritable bowel...

Hernia is a condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that holds it. Hernia is seen to occur in the upper thigh, belly and groin areas. To prevent the dangerous complications of hernias medications and surgery are usually recommended. Hernia is of...

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreas is a flat and long gland situated behind the stomach. It produces different enzymes to help the digestion process. Pancreas produces the hormone, insulin that helps to regulate sugar (glucose) in the blood....

Esophageal spasm is the disorder when one faces abnormal contractions of the muscles. Muscles in the esophagus (the tube which carries food from the mouth to the stomach) gets narrowed down and gets limited space and develops into spasms and hence the food cannot pass...