GERD Vs Acidity – What is the difference between GERD and Acidity
These are fairly typical problems with acid in the stomach and they run rampant with modern lifestyles and diets. Acidity & GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) are often used interchangeably. They are not the same but they look the same. It is important to differentiate between acidity and GERD so that you get the right treatment, […]
Dr. T. Divya Ranjani
The Hidden Link between Mental and Gut Health
In the past few years, medical gastroenterology has focused a lot on the connection between gut health and mental health. People used to think that emotional health and digestive health were separate, but now they know that they are very connected through a complicated system of communication called the gut-brain axis. You might have already […]
Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatitis & Pancreatic Cysts: Understanding the Difference in Simple Words
The pancreas is a small but very important organ located behind the stomach. It helps in digesting food and maintaining balanced blood sugar levels. When the pancreas becomes unhealthy, it can lead to different medical conditions. The three most common pancreatic problems are pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cysts. Although all three affect the same […]
Lifestyle changes for the control of acid reflux and prevention of complications
Acid reflux is one of the most common complaints in people of all ages. The backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus gives rise to symptoms such as a heartburn feeling in the chest, discomfort, sour taste, and bloated feelings after a meal. Although medications offer symptom relief, many find long-term relief naturally and […]
A Medical Gastroenterology Course: Repairing the Centre of Your Body’s Digestion
The digestive system is one of the most critical systems in our body — for processing, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes. When one system becomes out of balance, overall health, energy, and well-being are jeopardized. Medical Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that diagnoses, treats, and manages disease of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, […]
How to reduce high SGPT Levels?
Elevated SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase) levels may indicate abnormal liver conditions such as Infection / inflammation, injury etc. SGPT levels can be reduced by adopting healthy lifestyle, healthy diet intake and medication What are the reasons of high SGPT level? Identifying the reason is important to help in treatment. There are several reasons of […]
Overcoming Fatty Liver: Prevention, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Solutions
Dr. D.V. Sreenivas M.D, D.M Medical Gastroenterology Fatty Liver Disease — a condition induced by excessive fat accumulation in the liver — is among our era’s fastest-growing ailments. Typically associated with life-style factors such as dietetics, lack of exercise, and obesity, it can cause harm quietly to the liver in the long term. Unchecked, it […]
Dr. Mustafa
