Commonly called as food pipe, it is located in the neck, chest and abdomen. It is responsible for transporting food from throat to the stomach
Organ located in the upper abdomen responsible for temporary storage and digestion of food. It has the capacity to expand and store large quantities of food. It also performs important immunological functions.
Tubular organ located within the abdomen responsible numerous digestive and absorptive processes of food. It is called “small” intestine because of its smaller diameter when compared to the large intestine. The length of small intestine is many fold longer than large intestine. It comprises of duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
Part of the intestine that is responsible for absorption of fluid and electrolytes. It comprises of caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon.
Final pathway for digestive processes. They primarily act as conduits for passage of stools.
It is a leaf like organ located in the upper abdomen.
It is largest solid organ in the body located in the right side of upper abdomen. It is the place where numerous metabolic activities take place.
Liver, Gallbladder, Right Kidney, Small Intestine
Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Duodenum, Spleen, Adrenal Glands
Spleen, Colon, Left Kidney, Pancreas
Urinary tract infection, Enterocolitis, Uterus and ovary-related problems,
Appendicitis, Stone in kidney or ureter
Gastritis/Ulcer/Gallstone, Uncommon causes, Hepatitis/Pancreatitis,
Crux
Spleen, Colon, Left Kidney,
Pancreas
Gallbladder, Liver,
Right Colon
It is a type of endoscopy performed to diagnose small intestine diseases. It is like a tablet which is swallowed by the patient. The camera records the intestinal mucosa as it passes through the intestine. After the study the images are reviewed to identify the intestinal lesions and direct appropriate management. It is commonly used for occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Its major disadvantage is the inability to take biospy from suspicious lesions.
It is new modality of evaluating the small intestinal pathologies. It is similar to the traditional upper gastrointestinal endoscopy but with modifications in the tip and length thereby enabling it to study the small intestine. There are various types eg. Push, double balloon, sonde etc. In contrast to capsule endoscopy it has the advantage of performing biopsy.
Surgical technique to perform abdominal surgeries through small incisions. Complex surgeries such as cancer surgeries can also be effectively treated using laparoscopy.
Pancreas is an abdominal organ affected by inflammatory conditions and cancer. Conditions affecting pancreas can cause abdominal pain, jaundice, diabetes mellitus and malabsorption.
IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by long standing abdominal pain which may or may not be associated with bowel disturbances such as diarrhea and constipation.
Hernia is the abnormal protusion of tissue organs through an opening in the abdominal wall. Groin is the most common site of hernia. Complications of hernia include intestinal obstruction and bowel gangrene