H. Pylori Infection: The Hidden Ulcer Cause
A spiral shaped bacterium living in the stomach lining explains a large share of peptic ulcer cases seen at the hospital. H. pylori damages the stomach’s protective lining and is one of the most common reasons peptic ulcers form in the first place. It infects...
Why Does Chronic Pancreatitis Cause Permanent Pain?
Chronic pancreatitis leaves lasting structural damage to the pancreas. The pain often starts as occasional flare-ups but can turn constant and disabling as inflammation, scarring, and changes in the pancreatic ducts affect nearby nerves. Because this damage is...
Alcoholic Cirrhosis of Liver With Ascites: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Knowing that drinking has affected the liver and that fluid has built up in the stomach is a lot of information to digest. Alcohol-related cirrhosis with ascites is serious, but the next steps will not be the same for everyone. What happens next depends on the liver...