Enfermedad de cálculos biliares
Conditions Home | Our Blog What is Gallstone Disease? The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver, and its main function is to store bile produced by the liver. This storage is essential, as when an appropriate stimulus is received (typically the consumption of meat or fats), it triggers the release of bile, […]
Dispepsia
Condiciones Inicio | Nuestro Blog ¿Qué es la dispepsia? La dispepsia, comúnmente conocida como indigestión, se refiere a un grupo de síntomas crónicos o recurrentes localizados en la parte superior del abdomen, generalmente en la región epigástrica. Estos síntomas pueden incluir dolor o malestar, y el malestar suele describirse como saciedad precoz, hinchazón o sensación de plenitud en la parte superior del abdomen. El malestar es [...]
Incontinencia fecal
Conditions Home | Our Blog What is Fecal Incontinence? Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to unintentional loss of stool. It can range from occasional leakage while passing gas to a complete loss of control. This condition affects people of all ages but is more common among older adults, individuals with […]
Disfagia
Condiciones Inicio | Nuestro Blog ¿Qué es la disfagia? La disfagia es el término médico para la dificultad para tragar. Normalmente, la deglución implica el esfuerzo coordinado de muchos músculos de la boca, la garganta (faringe) y el esófago. El acto de tragar suele dividirse en tres fases: La fase oral o de la boca: mover el alimento o el líquido hacia la garganta. [...]
Enfermedad diverticular
Conditions Home | Our Blog What is Diverticular Disease? Diverticulosis describes the presence of diverticula, which is a pouch-like structure that can form from the points of weakness through the muscular wall along the gastrointestinal tract. Diverticulosis usually affects men and women equally. While diverticula can be present anywhere in the entire digestive tract, the […]
Diarrea
Condiciones Inicio | Nuestro Blog ¿Qué es la diarrea? La diarrea es una afección común caracterizada por deposiciones blandas o frecuentes (más de tres veces en un día), que suele producirse debido a una alteración del proceso digestivo. Puede ser aguda (dura unos días y menos de 2 semanas) o crónica (dura más de [...]
Enfermedad de Crohn
Enfermedades Inicio | Nuestro blog ¿Qué es la enfermedad de Crohn? La enfermedad de Crohn es una afección inflamatoria crónica que afecta al tracto gastrointestinal (GI), más comúnmente al final del intestino delgado (íleon) y al principio del colon. Es uno de los dos tipos principales de enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII), junto con la colitis ulcerosa. A diferencia [...]
Estreñimiento
Conditions Home | Our Blog What is Constipation? Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. It typically results from slow colonic transit, allowing excessive water absorption from the stool, leading to increased dryness and hardness. A common misconception about constipation is the belief that everyone must have a daily bowel […]
Dieta sin gluten: Una necesidad para algunos, una elección para otros
Diets Home | Our Blog What is a Gluten-Free Diet? A gluten-free diet eliminates all foods that contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives such as triticale, a cross between wheat and rye. This diet is essential for people with celiac disease, a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. It […]
Enfermedad celíaca
Conditions Home | Our Blog What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. This damage affects nutrient absorption and can lead to a wide range of symptoms and […]