Gallbladder Empyema vs. Mucocele Both gallbladder empyema and mucocele are complications of gallbladder obstruction, typically related to cholelithiasis (gallstones). However, they differ in severity, contents, and urgency of treatment. 🦠 Gallbladder Empyema Definition:A gallbladder empyema is a severe form of acute cholecystitis in which the gallbladder becomes filled with pus, usually due to bacterial infection […]
Cholangitis is a bacterial infection of the biliary tree, typically due to bile duct obstruction, often from gallstones, but also from strictures, tumors, or stents. It is a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly. 🔍 Pathophysiology ⚠️ Classic Symptoms – Charcot’s Triad Reynolds’ Pentad (suggests severe cholangitis with sepsis): 🧪 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🚨 Complications
🕳️ Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Peptic Ulcer Disease refers to painful sores or ulcers that develop in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment ⚠️ Complications
💩 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without any identifiable structural or biochemical cause. 🔍 Symptoms 🧠 Causes and Triggers 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment Lifestyle and Dietary Changes Medications
🟤 Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid (bile) that form in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver that stores bile. Gallbladder disease refers to conditions affecting the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🩺 Common Gallbladder Diseases 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Prevention Tips
🎗️ Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer) Stomach cancer refers to malignant tumors that arise from the lining of the stomach. It is often diagnosed at a late stage because early symptoms can be vague. 🔍 Causes and Risk Factors ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Prevention Tips
🍽️ Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach cannot empty food normally into the small intestine due to delayed gastric emptying, without any physical blockage. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment Dietary Changes Medications Advanced Treatments
Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity through the hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes before connecting to the stomach. 🔍 Types of Hiatal Hernia ⚠️ Causes 🩺 Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment Lifestyle and Dietary Changes Medications
: 🥛 Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is the inability to properly digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the small intestine. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment
🌾 Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye) triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. This leads to malabsorption of nutrients and a variety of symptoms. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Important
