Peptic ulcer: what is it?

Peptic ulcer is a disease of considerable social importance. Current data show that in Western countries, 2% of the population has an active ulcer, while 6-15% have presented clinical manifestations consistent with the presence of a gastric or duodenal ulcer during their lifetime. Men are affected more frequently than women, with a ratio of 3:1. Duodenal localization is the most common, except in Japanese statistics, where gastric ulcer prevails. Five to 15 percent of patients have gastric and duodenal ulcers at the same time.

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If you use a public restroom better wear a mask

Flushing public toilets can release clouds of particles carrying various viruses, including COVID-19.

Western culture and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder usually based on symptoms derived from the presence of obsessions and compulsions.

Strabismus: an eye problem that is often hereditary

Strabismus a pathological condition that causes misalignment of the eyes, which are then found to be looking in two different directions to a greater or lesser degree. There are types

Two nocturnal enemies: insomnia and scorching heat

Insomnia is already in itself a significant disorder that alters in people the sphere of habits, family relationships, and even the psychological sphere with considerable influence on mood and emotions.

Drug excipients: inactive, but not for all

The excipients, that is, “biologically inert” substances added to a drug to improve their taste, color, absorption efficiency, mode and time of action in the body, are generally considered safe

Can glaucoma be prevented?

The most significant prevention of glaucoma lies in having an eye examination at the onset of the first complaints or specific symptoms of eye disease.

Infertility in the life of a couple

When we talk about infertility, it is impossible not to talk about couples as well. This is mainly because infertility is both a symptom and a problem of the couple

Headache and Covid 19

In fact, patients with COVID 19 may present with various neurological symptoms, and among these, one of the most common is headaches.

Going from about eleven months of desk work to a month or less of challenging and sometimes dangerous summer sports

For those accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, it is important to be very careful, as some sports may become strenuous and sometimes dangerous.

Melanoma in young people and adolescents

Melanoma is also widespread in Europe, where it registers tens of thousands of cases each year, with an increasing prevalence and high levels of mortality.

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder affecting the large intestine. This is a chronic condition that must be managed for the long term. Only a small number of people

Colon cancer

Colorectal carcinoma is the malignancy that most frequently affects the colon, rectum, and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer in the world. It is characterized by

Liver cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The liver performs several necessary

Barrett’s Esophagus

Barrett’s esophagus is a serious complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Barrett’s esophagus, the normal tissue lining the esophagus-the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach-is transformed

Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is an uncommon inflammation of the liver in Western countries, brought about by 4 possible variants of the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) that accidentally entered the body through

Gastritis

Gastritis is a general term and refers to different conditions that nevertheless have one common element: inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Often, this inflammation is the result of infection by

Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) consists of a pronounced rise of some of the acidic contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus, promoted by a poor seal or increased

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. It causes inflammation of the digestive tract and, in different people, may involve different areas of the digestive tract. The inflammation caused

Anal fissures

Anal fissures are small tears in the mucosa lining the anus; they can occur upon passage of hard or large stools during a bowel movement, usually cause pain and bleeding

Hepatitis (general)

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that can vary in severity, from mild to extremely severe, and be acute or chronic, also depending on the underlying cause (viruses, alcohol and

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