What is hepatitis B infection? – This is an infection of the liver caused by hepatitis B virus.  The virus attacks the liver cells with the aim of dest

What is indigestion? - Indigestion is persistent or recurrent abdominal pain / discomfort at the upper part of the abdomen after eating.

What is constipation? - Constipation refers to reduction in the frequency of bowel movement (passing stool). Normally, the frequency of bowel movement is unique to

What is appendicitis in pregnancy? - This refers to the inflammation (infection, swelling with associated pain) of the appendix in a pregnant woman. When it occurs in pre

What is ruptured appendix? - If there is delay in treating appendicitis, it may swell to the point at which it will burst / tear, spilling its contents into the p

What is appendicitis? – Appendix is a tube-like organ, about the size of a finger, attached to the caecum (beginning of the large intestine), around the j

Acute gastritis refers to sudden inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach.  This inflammation weakens the mucosal lining, causing the stomach acid

Heartburn refers to irritation of the oesophagus from the acid in the stomach. Though it is called heartburn, this condition does not have anything to do with heart. 

Food Poisoning refers to illness that results from eating contaminated or spoilt food. It is a common occurrence as almost everyone will have food poisoning at