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Fecal Impaction: Risk Factors and Treatment
Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe.
Understanding Indeterminate Colitis
Indeterminate colitis (IC) is a diagnosis used to describe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when a person has features of IBD, but it's not yet understood whether they have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Can You Catch a Stomach Virus Multiple Times in Back-to-Back Weeks?
Living in a global hub like Dubai, where travel and interactions are frequent, raises questions about the recurrence of stomach viruses.It’s possible to catch a stomach bug twice in 2 weeks because it spreads easily and there are different strains to which you might be exposed.
Inflammatory bowel disease on the rise globally in the elderly
As Dubai’s population grows and ages, understanding the global rise of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly is increasingly important.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a study published in Autoimmunity Reviews.
Can Kidney Stones Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?
In Dubai’s hot climate, kidney stones are a common concern, but can they also lead to gastrointestinal issues?Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, along with "classic" urinary tract symptoms like pain with urination, reduced urination, and blood in the urine.