Browsing: Gastrointestinal

Primary biliary cholangitis, previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic autoimmune disease where the bile duct of the…

Allergies affect up to 20 percent of the world’s population. The severity of allergies varies amongst individuals and can range…

Do you feel abdominal cramps or bloating after drinking milk? Does splurging on delectable gourmet cheese make you rush to…

It is Liver Cancer Awareness Month this October and we would like to bring your attention to this cancer that…

Gastroenteritis is a condition caused by infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Common and usual symptoms are abdominal cramps,…

Cystic fibrosis is a rare yet life-threatening disease that many may not be aware of. However, it is important to…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by recurrent abdominal discomfort, pain during defecation, or a change…

Hepatitis C is yet another infection that affects the liver. It is estimated that hepatitis C (HCV) affects 2.5% of…

Hepatitis B is a liver condition that is widely prevalent in Asian countries. This wide prevalence can be attributed to…

Symptoms usually appear few weeks after contracting the Hepatitis A infection. The best way to prevent the infection is by taking the hepatitis A vaccine.