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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 into tissue that resembles that lining the intestines. About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux symptoms develop Barrett’s esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer.

Although the risk is small, it is important that patients undergo regular checkups for precancerous cells that, if discovered, can be treated to prevent cancer development.

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Urgent endoscopy in pediatrics

Digestive endoscopy with fiberoptic instruments is also considered a routine technique in the pediatric age group. The examination often needs to be performed urgently, within 24 to 48 hours of

Food poisoning: here are 9 tips to avoid it

We are all now preparing for summer vacation. There are those who are already at the beach relaxing, those who are preparing the last things to pack, and those who,

Methods of poisoning: blockers (propranolol, atenolol, oxprenolol)

An overdose of such drugs in children may occur accidentally, while in adults it may be voluntary or from therapeutic overdose. By their blocking action on nerve endings, these drugs

Too much Caffeine?

Taken in small doses it improves concentration, while if taken in excessive doses it causes heart rate, raises blood pressure levels and induces a state of nervousness.

What is colitis?

Colitis is aninflammation of the colon, either acute or chronic, which falls into the broad group of digestive diseases. In medicine, “letic” colitis (without qualification) is used in very different

What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease is a chronic intestinal inflammation that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. The causes are still unknown. It is characterized by intestinal ulcers, often alternating with stretches of

Vaginal candidiasis

Vaginal candidiasis infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itching of the vagina and vulva; it is also called vaginal candidiasis and usually every woman has been affected at least a few times in her lifetime.

Children and car travel: preventing boredom

A road trip with children definitely involves ad hoc organization. Think about games to propose, bring along a tablet to entertain him with cartoons and snacks for him to munch on during the trip.

Raw milk and dairy products: a risky fad

Eat foods as nature creates, without processing them in any way or cooking them, to benefit from all the macro- and micronutrients they contain and take advantage of their valuable

The diet for cancer prevention and treatment

It is now proven that too much sugar, meat and refined foods increase our risk of getting sick, while whole grains and vegetables protect us. But what kind of diet

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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

Food allergies and intolerances

Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but for the most part they are caused by afood intolerance rather than a food allergy. A food intolerance can cause some of

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a real disease because of the way it presents itself, the disorders it causes, and the symptoms it gives the patient. The term Alcoholism is used when disorders

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a defecation disorder characterized by increased emission of a daily amount of stool greater than 200 g with decreased stool consistency and increased frequency of bowel discharge. In

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas, the long, flat gland located transversely at the top and back of the abdominal cavity. The pancreas produces enzymes that aid digestion and hormones

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

Abdominal hernia

An abdominal hernia occurs when a viscera or part of a viscera leaks out of the abdominal cavity where it is contained, due to the weakening of one of the

Lactose intolerance

People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar in milk. The condition, which is also called lactose malabsorption, is usually harmless, but its symptoms can be uncomfortable.

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

Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer begins when cancer cells form in the inner lining of the stomach and then grow uncontrollably. Gastric carcinoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the stomach; it

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle thickens, becoming hypertrophic, in the absence of dilation of the ventricles. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affects men and women equally. It is

ADOLESCENTS: excessive caffeine consumption for more than half of them

Excessively exhausting life rhythms, little time devoted to sleep and rest, study and work: these are some of the factors that have led to an increase in caffeine consumption in

What is melena?

When we talk about melena, we refer to the presence of blood in the stool. Bleeding is typically located in the upper part of the ‘digestive tract above the ileocecal

Weight loss and decreased anxiety with probiotics

An Italian research conducted by professors from the University of Tor Vergata, Sapienza and Policlinico Gemelli in Rome the probiotics contribute to weight loss and decreased anxiety. The study focused

Are there supplements that improve memory and school performance in the child?

An interesting study recently published in the prestigious journal Nature points out how, to “build and maintain a complex brain,” our ancestors used nutrients found primarily in meat: iron, zinc,

When we are stressed we have more difficulty perceiving danger

We are often mistakenly led to think that a high-stress situation gives us the ability to pay more attention to the dangers around us, increasing our state of alertness, or

Hyperventilation: what to do?

Hyperventilation is when breathing is faster and deeper than usual as a result of emotional stress or anxiety. Symptoms of hyperventilation include fast and deep breathing, dizziness, chest pain, sweating,

Perhaps a little dehydrated

When one is thirsty and feels the need to drink, it is already a sign of dehydration. Fatigue may also depend on a dehydration condition. The body has a constant

Initial assessment and patient management: initial care

A physician grappling with a poisoning does not have a battery of antidotes available, and their use in medical practice is the exception. Compared with other medical emergencies, acute poisoning

Self-esteem and personal growth

Each individual’s self-perception is the ultimate expression of personality maturation. Self-esteem, therefore, is related to personality. Estimating oneself positively meets the need for psychological stability, which ensures adequate confrontation with