of GI inflammation,a hallmark of functional GI disorders.Moreover,the finding that rectal swabs of COVID-19 patients remain positive for SARS-CoV-2 even after the nasopharynx clears the virus,suggests that viral replication and shedding from the GI tract may be more robust than that of the ...
BackgroundSymptoms compatible with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are frequently present in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, the cause of this phenomenon is unclear. AimTo determine the different contributions of 'true IBS' and sub-clinical inflammation in producing IBS-type ...
Inflammation is not always a bad thing. Inflammation is part of your body’s defense mechanism and self-healing process. When you have an injury or your body encounters some foreign invaders, such as germs, infections, and allergens, your immune system runs to your defense. It creates acute ...
Symptoms of Crohn’s vary widely depending on the person and the part of the GI tract the disease attacks. It can impact different areas of the digestive system, but it often causes inflammation in the small intestine and bowels. Symptoms can be mild or so severe they lead to life-threaten...
Background Birch pollen allergic patients frequently experience gastrointestinal upset accompanied by a local allergic inflammation in the small intestine especially during the pollen season. However, it is not known if the GI pathology is connected to the subjective symptoms of the patient. The objectiv...
A hernia is typically a painless bulge that doesn't require immediate treatment. Get to know the symptoms of hernias and when you should seek further medical care. Claire WoltersFeb. 7, 2025 Changing Medicare Supplements These are the steps you need to take to change your Medicare supplement ...
OBJECTIVE: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in cirrhosis and have an impact on quality of life. Their pathophysiology and their relation to energy intake have not been fully elucidated and the effect of liver transplantation on GI symptoms has not been studied. We aimed to prospectively ...
Although consuming gluten is generally not a problem for most people, it can impair nutrient absorption and trigger GI inflammation in those who have celiac disease. Unfortunately, some people with hypothyroidism, which is caused by an autoimmune disorder such as Hashimoto’s disease, are also at ...
Upper endoscopy.An endoscope, a thin tube containing a tiny camera, is inserted through your mouth and down into your stomach to check your stomach lining for signs of inflammation.At the same time, they may also do a biopsy, in which they remove a tiny sample of tissue and send it to...
The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is believed to cause most peptic ulcers. This bacteria causes inflammation in the stomach lining. This probably makes the lining vulnerable. But only a minority of people infected with H. pylori develop ulcers....