Finding blood in the stool is always alarming, as it typically suggests bleeding somewhere in the digestive tract. While blood in the stool is a common, painless symptom of hemorrhoids at what point does it indicate another problem? [Read more…]
Diagnosing Gastritis In Patients
Gastritis, or the inflammation of the stomach lining, is a condition that can be acute (occurs suddenly and lasts for a short time) or chronic (develops slowly and is long lasting). This condition occurs when the protective layer of mucus in the stomach breaks down, and gastritis can be erosive (the stomach lining wears away, causing ulcers) or non-erosive (inflammation without erosion). [Read more…]