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An accessory pancreas means there is a small piece of normal pancreatic tissue that sits outside the main pancreas. It grew there during early life in...
Achalasia is a rare but troublesome condition that affects the esophagus, the tube connecting your throat to your stomach. This article aims to provide you with...
Cardiospasm/Achalasia is a rare neurodegenerative motor smooth muscle motility disorder of the esophagus resulting in deranged oesophageal peristalsis and loss of lower oesophageal sphincter function that...
Achalasia with compression is a medical condition that affects the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. In this article, we will break...
Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria refers to conditions in which the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is respectively absent or reduced. It is usually secondary to...
Acid-base balance is the homeostatic regulation of the pH of the body’s extracellular fluid (ECF).[1] The proper balance between the acids and bases (i.e. the pH) in the ECF is crucial for the normal physiology of the body—and for cellular metabolism.[1] The pH of...
Acid-base disorders are disturbances in the homeostasis of hydrogen ion concentration in the plasma. Any process that increases the serum hydrogen ion concentration is an acidotic...
Acquired Anal Stenosis is a condition where the anus, the opening at the end of the digestive tract, becomes narrow or tight due to various reasons....
Acute Abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The...
Acute abdominal pain refers to sudden and severe discomfort in the abdomen, often requiring urgent medical attention. This article aims to provide a clear understanding of...
Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy (ABE) is a condition affecting newborns, typically caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. This article aims to provide a simplified...
Acute Cholangitis / Ascending Cholangitis /Acute cholangitis is the result of bacterial infection superimposed on partial or complete obstruction of the biliary system. It occurs in...
