Page Contents: 1. What is intestinal obstruction?2. Symptoms3. Causes 4. Complications5. Diagnosis6. Treatment7. Sources and references What is intestinal obstruction? Intestinal obstruction (also called Bowel obstruction) is a partial or complete blockage of your small intestine or large intestine (colon). Causes of intestinal obstruction may include fibrous bands of tissue (adhesions) in the abdomen that […]
Page Contents: 1. What is a goiter?2. Causes3. How the thyroid is regulated4. symptoms of goiter5. When should I see my doctor? 6. How common is goitre?7. Is goitre inherited8. Diagnosis9. Treatment10. Sources and references A goitre is a lump or swelling at the front of the neck caused by a swollen thyroid. The […]
Page Contents: 1. What is Helicobacter pylori? 2. Symptoms of H.pylori infection 3. When to get immediate medical attention? 4. Does H. pylori cause cancer or other diseases? 5. How are H. pylori infections diagnosed? 6. How is H. pylori treated? 7. Sources and references Infection with H. pylori is common. About two-thirds of the […]