Category Archives: Digestive Disorders
Cause and Symptoms of Colitis
Ulcerative colitis What is this Condition? Colitis is an inflammatory, often chronic disease that affects the lining of the lower intestine. It starts in the lowest section and often extends upward into the colon, producing swelling and open sores. The … Continue reading
Anatomy and Physiology of Peptic Ulcer
What is this Condition? Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the mucous lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, and sections of the intestine called pylorus, duodenum, and jejunum. They are most common in the following circumstances: • About 80% … Continue reading
Factors Responsible for Anorectal Abscess
What is this Condition? Anorectal abscess is a localized accumulation of pus that results from inflamed tissues near the rectum or anus. Inflammation may produce a fistula – an abnormal tubelike passage in the skin – that opens into the … Continue reading