Diseases

An appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small appendage of the cecum. Symptoms include severe pain in the lower right part of the abdomen, especially when pressed or touched.

Colitis is an inflammation of the colon, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and tiredness. It can occur due to infections, autoimmune disorders, or other causes.

Colon cancer, or colon cancer, often develops from polyps on the intestinal wall. These benign swellings can become malignant after years and thus cause cancer.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestines, often in the small or large intestine, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, tiredness and weight loss.

Diverticula are small bulges on the colon. Diverticulitis occurs when they become inflamed or infected, usually in people over the age of 50. It affects 3 out of 1000 people annually.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver. In NASH, a more severe form, the liver becomes inflamed, which can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

A gallbladder infection is inflammation of the gallbladder, where bile fluid is stored. When eating fatty foods, the gallbladder contracts to release bile into the small intestine for fat digestion.

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often due to a virus or bacteria. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Also known as stomach flu.

Hemochromatosis is an inherited disease in which the body stores too much iron, which can lead to liver and heart damage, joint pain and weakening. Family tests are recommended for diagnosis.

Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. It is transmitted through blood or body fluids. Symptoms vary, but a vaccine offers effective protection.

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It spreads through blood contact and can lead to liver damage. There is no vaccine available against this disease.

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus infects and causes inflammation in the liver.

Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), occurs in the liver when normal cells grow abnormally. It is common in people with long-term liver diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver.

Liver cirrhosis is the process of replacing healthy liver cells with scar tissue. The liver hardens and loses its functions, which can lead to complications such as portal hypertension.

Stomach cancer is a malignant process associated with the formation of a tumour, usually at the level of the gastric mucosa.