Diseases of Stomach and Abdomen

Constipation Causes and Prevention

Constipation is a disorder of the digestive system that reduces the frequency of bowel movement. Medically a person is said to be constipated if he passes less than three stools a week. Normal frequency can vary from three stools a day to three stools a week. In most cases where the stool is hard, constipation is due to dryness of mucus membranes. Should that happen, usually the mouth also becomes dry with increased thirst. Like frequency of bowel movement, causes also vary from ... read more

Hemorrhoids Causes, Prevention, Treatments

This disease is related to anus or lower rectum. The term hemorrhoids (also called piles) refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus are abnormally swollen and inflamed. This disease can occur in both men and women. There are other anal troubles like  fissures, fistulae, abscesses and itching (pruritus) that have nearly similar symptoms and may be mistaken for hemorrhoids. Therefore, physical  examination is necessary for proper diagnosis. Usual symptoms of hemorrhoids are ... read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

It is a commonly found disorder of the digestive system. It is a group of symptoms representing functional disorder, not a disease. IBS is not considered dangerous for health in the sense that it does not cause other serious health problems. Modern medical science is unaware of the exact cause of IBS. If you ask for the cause, you would usually be given the explanation of how the intestines act, how the food is digested and moved through the system and that in case of IBS your system is not working correctly but why that happens has no ... read more