digestive diseases
- World News
Unbelievable twist: Fly found in patient’s intestines during cancer screening still intact baffles doctors
Medical professionals are scratching their heads after uncovering a fly, still intact, during a routine cancer screening. During a routine colonoscopy aimed at detecting potential cancer indicators, doctors stumbled upon an unexpected guest in the 63 year old American patient’s digestive journey. Positioned snugly in the right section of the colon was the intact carcass of a fly, sparking bewilderment…
- World News
Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn
A 35 year old woman from Hubei province, China, who had been suffering from constipation for a decade, was shocked to find her condition linked to her uterus rather than her digestive system. Hospitalised due to heavy rectal bleeding, a detailed examination revealed an abnormal growth in her uterus, rather than a blockage in her digestive tract, as the cause…
- Health
Maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract with Bumrungrad International Hospital
A healthy gastrointestinal tract is vital for overall well-being. The gastrointestinal tract, commonly referred to as the GI tract or digestive tract, is a long, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the… well, the other end. Its crucial job is to break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb. As our lifestyles evolve in an ever-changing,…
