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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, but most commonly…
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Its main forms are Crohn’s disease, which can affect any part…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and altered bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or both).…
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Gastric Reflux (GERD)
Gastric reflux, or GERD, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus. This backward flow can irritate the esophageal lining, leading to symptoms…
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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) involves breaks in the gastrointestinal mucosa, primarily in the stomach (gastric ulcers) or duodenum (duodenal ulcers), extending through the muscularis mucosae.…
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Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by bacterial infection (most commonly Helicobacter pylori), excessive alcohol use, prolonged use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal…