Diseases,Signs and Symptoms,Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastero-intestinal Tract
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Upper-Gastro-intestinal bleeding is manifested as hematemesis (blood vomiting) and Malena (black tarry stool). Hematemesis usually indicates bleeding proximal to the ligament of Treitz and malena usually denotes bleeding from the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, but lesions in jejunum, ileum and even ascending colon may cause Malena provided that there is stasis. 60ml […]
Acute Pancreatitis The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach and next to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). The pancreas has two primary functions: To secrete powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat To release the hormones insulin and glucagon […]
Ascites The term Ascites defines fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.The condition is also known as peritoneal cavity fluid, peritoneal fluid excess, hydroperitoneum or more archaically as abdominal dropsy.The abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of a fluid containing large amounts of protein and electrolytes .Ascites may be accompanied by the general abdominal swelling,hemodilution,edema or a decrease in urinary output. Ascites is a complication of cirrhosis, congestive heart failure,nephrosis,malignant neoplastic […]