Stomach flu is also known as Gastroenteritis. Influenza, a respiratory virus that causes the flu, is not responsible for stomach flu. It is the different germs present in the stomach that are usually responsible for symptoms like diarrhea and pain. Doctors at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, are always dedicated and committed…
What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is pain or discomfort that originates from organs within the abdominal cavity or the belly area. Major organs in the abdominal area are the stomach, large and small intestines, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, spleen, appendix, and pancreas. Any inflammation of these organs can cause abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is also…
Bariatric surgery is the collective name used for gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries that help in losing weight by making changes to your digestive system. Bariatric surgery is performed when diet and exercise do not help you to lose weight or when you have serious health issues due to your weight. There are different…
Spicy foods haven’t exactly enjoyed the reputation of being ‘healthy’ foods. People generally have the impression that these can lead to digestive problems and thereby have a large impact on the health of the gastrointestinal tract due to ulcers, vomiting, and diarrhoea. They believe so since stomach pain and cramping often arise after consuming a…
What is fatty liver disease and what causes it? Fatty liver disease is a condition wherein excess of fat gets accumulated in the liver. Although excessive consumption of alcohol is the most common cause of a fatty liver disease, there have been numerous instances in which the patients who drink very little or no alcohol…
Gastroenteritis is stomach infection or stomach flu caused by various bacteria, viruses or other microbes. It’s an intestinal infection which causes diarrhoea, cramps, nausea and vomiting. It’s basically caused by an infected person or when a person consumes contaminated food or water. At Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Department of Gastroenterology specializes…
All you Need to Know About Gastritis What is Gastritis? Gastritis is the inflammation, irritation or the erosion of the protective lining of the stomach. As an organ that produces acids in the form of digestive juices which are essential for digestion, even though protected by a mucous membrane lining called gastric mucosa, the stomach…
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide. The prevalence of obesity in India has been increasing at an alarming rate and is likely to increase further with time. Being overweight or obese means that your body weight is above normal which can be harmful to your health. Besides this, it is associated with numerous health…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder characterized by stomach ache, gas, diarrhea and constipation. It is also known as IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon and spastic bowel. It is the most common disease that gastroenterologists diagnose with about 10-15% of the adult population having IBS. Though what causes IBS is…
The liver is the largest organ of the human body. It can be found under the lower rib cage on the right side of the stomach. It is a vital organ that performs numerous essential tasks related to metabolism, energy storage and detoxification of wastes. To be more precise, the liver helps maintain a healthy…
