1. PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) refers to the formation of open sores in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). These ulcers develop when…
2. GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition where stomach contents, including acid, flow back into the esophagus. This backward movement, known as reflux, leads to discomfort, irritation, and long-term…
3. INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) refers to long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. The two major types are Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). Both conditions cause abdominal pain, diarrhea,…
4. ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a progressive liver disorder caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption. The liver plays a major role in detoxifying alcohol. When alcohol intake is high and…
5. VIRAL HEPATITIS INCLUDING JAUNDICE
Viral Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by different viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. These infections interfere with normal liver function, cause jaundice, and…
6. DRUG INDUCED LIVER DISORDERS
Drug-Induced Liver Disorders (DILI) occur when certain medications, herbal products, or chemicals damage the liver. The liver is responsible for metabolizing most drugs, so it is highly vulnerable to toxicity.…
7. ANEMIAS
Anemia is a condition in which the blood has a reduced number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin. This leads to poor oxygen-carrying capacity and results in fatigue, weakness,…