Category: Gastroenterology

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Barium Swallow

Dec , 07 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Barium Swallow 0 comments

Barium swallow procedures are exams that are used to determine why a person is having difficulty or pain while swallowing, weight loss, vomiting with blood, and other abdominal issues. Barium sulfate is metallic and can show up on X-rays. Doctors…

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07 Dec

Barium Enema

Dec , 07 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Barium Enema 0 comments

When a doctor may order a barium enema when they suspect a patient may have an abnormality in their intestines. The procedure is sometimes called a colon X-ray. It allows doctors to see inside the intestines and diagnose problems. The…

13 Nov

H. Pylori Infection: Symptoms and Treatment

Nov , 13 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology H Pylori 0 comments

H. pylori, also known as Helicobacter pylori, is bacteria that infects your digestive tract. Over time, it may result in sores, or ulcers, developing along your stomach lining or your small intestine. In severe cases, the infection may even evolve…

25 Sep

Hepatitis C

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Hepatitis C 0 comments

The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a Ribonucleic Acid Virus (RNA), which affects the Liver cells leading to both acute and chronic infection. It is the most common chronic viral infection in the United States. About 2.7 to 3.9 million…

25 Sep

Hepatitis B

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Hepatitis B 0 comments

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV is a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) virus meaning its genetic material in made from DNA. This virus can cause both acute and chronic liver infection.…

25 Sep

Hepatitis A and E Acute Viral Infections

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E 0 comments

Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E are the most common causes of acute viral hepatitis. The viruses are both RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) viruses which specifically target liver cells leading to rapid damage. Hepatitis A (Hep A) is very commonly found in…

23 Sep

Heartburn: Causes and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Heartburn 0 comments

Heartburn is a common condition that occurs in people of all ages, no matter the gender. This condition affects the esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach and throat, and it occurs when stomach acid retreats back up the esophagus. Stomach…

23 Sep

Biliary Obstruction: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Biliary Tract Surgery 0 comments

Biliary tract surgery refers to a procedure performed on your biliary tract. The biliary tract is a duct system responsible for transporting bile from the liver to your small intestine. Bile plays an important role in helping your body digest…

23 Sep

Esophageal Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Esophageal cancer 0 comments

Your esophagus has many layers that cancer can hide out in before symptoms present themselves. Typically, when esophageal cancer is just starting out, it begins in the deepest layers of the esophagus and spreads outward along the esophagus. Although it’s…

23 Sep

Difficulty Swallowing: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Difficulty Swallowing 0 comments

How often do you think about the act of swallowing? For many of us, it’s like second nature, like breathing. Not much thought goes into it. Did you know the process of swallowing is quite complicated, though? In fact, it…

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