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What Causes Pancreatic Enzyme Deficiency?
What is pancreatic enzyme deficiency? The pancreas is a vital organ that lies behind the stomach and produces insulin and digestive enzymes. Pancreatic enzyme deficiency – or pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) – is a condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough enzymes needed to digest food in the small intestines. Digestion breaks down food…
Read MoreGallbladder Issues: Foods To Avoid When You Have Gallstones
Your gallbladder plays a role in your digestive system by storing bile prior to its secretion into the gut after a meal. Gallstones, although common, can cause extreme pain and discomfort and need to be managed by watching what you eat. Here are some healthy tips when it comes to what foods to avoid to…
Read MoreCan Pancreatic Cancer Be Prevented?
Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer that develops within the pancreas. Common symptoms include lethargy and tiredness, fever, jaundice, darker urine, loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss, although it’s important to note that these symptoms can also occur from other diseases. Pancreatic cancer is usually rather rare, however, it’s also deadly, especially if…
Read MoreWhat To Expect When Recovering From Liver Resection Surgery
Liver resection is a surgery where in order to remove a liver tumour, parts of the liver are also removed. Like any major operation, liver resection comes with a recovery period which patients should be aware of before they go in for surgery. Recovery isn’t necessarily the same for everyone, but there is a typical…
Read More4 Ways To Eat Healthily With Pancreatic Cancer
Unfortunately, it’s common for people with pancreatic cancer to struggle with maintaining their weight and adhering to the correct dietary requirements. The pancreas is an organ found in the abdominal area, namely behind the stomach and in close proximity to the duodenum, small intestine and gallbladder. It plays an important part in the process of…
Read MoreWhat Are Gallbladder Polyps?
What are gallbladder polyps? A gallbladder polyp is a growth or lump that emanates from the lining inside the gallbladder. The vast majority of gallbladder polyps are benign and do not cause any symptoms. In fact, around 95% are not cancerous. There are a few common types that are caused by various factors, these are:…
Read MoreFour Common Misconceptions About Gallstones
Gallstones form in the gallbladder and are usually formed of little stones made of cholesterol. They’re often symptomless and don’t require treatment, but can be quite common. If you have gallstones, it’s important to know the truth about the condition, as there are lots of myths and misconceptions about gallstones. Some of the more common…
Read MoreCoping With Pancreatic Cancer
If you have just learned that you have pancreatic cancer, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed and scared. You may even find yourself asking, “why me?”. It’s important to know that with pancreatic cancer, treatments are available to help improve longevity. Diagnosing and treating pancreatic cancer as early as possible will give you the best…
Read MoreWhat Is Gallbladder Cancer?
Gallbladder cancer is a form of abnormal cell growth that occurs in the gallbladder, a small organ in the body that helps to digest food, located beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores the bile that the liver creates. Gallbladder cancer is one of the rarest forms of cancer and often goes undetected due to a…
Read MoreWhat Is Liver Metastasis & How Does It Affect You?
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body and has several important functions, including absorbing and breaking down nutrients and filtering or removing toxic substances from the blood. Unfortunately, the liver is a common site for metastases, so learn more about what liver metastasis is below, in addition to some of the treatment…
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