Intestinal obstruction occurs when there is a blockage in the intestines that prevents food, fluids, and gas from passing through normally. This can happen in the small intestine or the large intestine (colon) and...
Acute Abdomen refers to a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain that typically requires urgent medical evaluation and often surgical intervention. It is a medical emergency with a broad range of potential causes, including...
Acute erosive gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining characterized by superficial erosions (small breaks in the mucosa) caused by irritants like medications, alcohol, or infections. Unlike chronic gastritis, this condition develops...
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) refers to open sores or ulcers that develop in the inner lining of the stomach, duodenum (first part of the small intestine), or, less commonly, the esophagus. These ulcers occur...