Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), H.Pylori, Heartburn: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acid from the stomach flows up into the esophagus, often causing heartburn. The GERD symptoms can include heartburn, coughing, shortness of breath, [...]
General Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Flatulence, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville General Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Flatulence: Abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence are common symptoms that can accompany a variety of conditions. It's important to get a diagnosis and treatment for any abdominal pain, as it can signal [...]
Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. The pain they cause is partly caused by pressure on the veins and partly by the bleeding that results. About one in five people experience hemorrhoids at some time in their [...]
Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Hepatitis: There are many types of hepatitis, but all of them result in a liver disease. Hepatitis A is the most common kind and can be spread through contact with contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is spread through contact [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Constipation, Diarrhea: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, alternating diarrhea and constipation, and a feeling of overall bloating. It affects up to 15% of the population, [...]
Infant Colic, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Infant Colic: Infant colic is a common complaint that parents experience when their infants are around six months old. Colic is usually defined as bouts of inconsolability lasting for more than 30 minutes, but can vary in severity. Infants [...]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation and irritation in the intestine. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common forms [...]
Nausea/Vomiting, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are all common symptoms of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses or parasites.Nausea is one of the most common symptoms, and it usually starts about 2 hours [...]
Peptic Ulcers, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oakville Peptic Ulcers: Peptic ulcers are a type of stomach pain caused by the erosion of the inner lining of the stomach. The pain can be severe and last for hours, days, or weeks. Ulcers can occur anywhere along the [...]
