The Liver Jaundice. Yellow jaundice is a diseased state in which bile accumulates in the blood stream, and colors all the body tissues yellow. This is first noted in the whites of the eyes, but eventually it covers the entire… Continue Reading →
The Pancreas Pancreas difficulties Diseases in the pancreas are uncommon and difficult to diagnose when they do occur. Infection, cancers, and wasting-away of this gland produce body difficulties such as great pain, jaundice, and intense prolonged diarrhea. The physician’s investigation… Continue Reading →
Once the gall bladder has become acutely inflamed, it is likely that a low degree of irritation will persist indefinitely. In the presence of irritating stones, frequent flare-ups may occur to make the gall bladder’s future even more miserable, with… Continue Reading →
The Gall bladder Gallstones (Cholelithiasis). Gallstones are present in about seven percent of our population. They increase with years, so at Gall bladderBile ducts from liver Fig. 80. The gall bladder looks like a small toy balloon on a branch… Continue Reading →
Besides pain, an ulcer can cause three other well-known difficulties. 1. Serious bleeding of an ulcer may occur. This is recognized by vomited blood or black, tarry stools. 2. Blowout (Penetration) of the ulcer produces immediate severe abdominal pain, a… Continue Reading →
Abdominal Diseases Peptic Ulcer (Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer). A peptic ulcer is a painful sore in the stomach or its outlet, that looks like a canker sore of the mouth, with its crater-like appearance varying from the size of a… Continue Reading →