DISEASE AND CONDITIONS

disease and conditions

• Liver Diseases: Primary biliary cirrhosis, Hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, Autoimmune hepatitis, Hepatitis, Liver cancer, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), are some of the diseases that affect the liver which is responsible for many critical functions including processing nutrients and filtering toxins from the bloodstream.  
• Celiac disease: It is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine in response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Its symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, fatigue, and skin rashes.
• Pancreatic Diseases: These refer to a wide range of ailments affecting the pancreas, which is a gland located behind the stomach. It is important to understand that the pancreas plays a huge role in the digestion of food and the regulation of blood sugar. 
• Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD): PUD is a chronic condition occurring due to ulcers that develop within the stomach lining or on the upper part of the small intestine. It requires monitored management to prevent complexities and manage the symptoms. 
• Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI Cancer): GI cancer basically occurs in the digestive system which could be in the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, and even the anus.
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Generally, most GI infections are not life-threatening. However, they can be dangerous for individuals with weak immune systems like children and the elderly. These infections include viral gastroenteritis or stomach flu, bacterial infections, parasitic infections, and so on.
• Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Diseases: These involve conditions that affect the gallbladder, bile ducts, and other structures involved in the production and transport of bile in the body. The gallbladder is a small organ placed beneath the liver. It stores and releases bile which is a fluid that helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): GRED is a condition that occurs when the stomach acid flows backward and flows into the esophagus - the tube that connects the stomach and the mouth. 
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) / Digestive Tract Chronic Inflammation: The two main types of IBD: are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis which affects the gastrointestinal tract.