My ondervinding van `n gastroskopie ( kamera sluk) sonder sedasie (die middle Dormicum word binneaars gespuit – wat jou lomerig maak en veroorsaak dat jy nie kan onthou wat gedoen of gesê word nie – maar dat jy nog kan reageer op wat die dokter vir jou vra bv. om te sluk). Die rede waarom[…]
The effects of old age on your gut. You might experience some gastrointestinal changes as you get older. This article will guide you to identify them and understand the changes. 1. Swallowing difficulty The muscular contractions that initiate swallowing slow with age. The strength of esophageal peristalses also decreases and may no longer be[…]
Your doctor suggested an esophageal manometry test and like most people, you are not familiar with it. It sounds rather intimidating and you might wonder why exactly you have to go for this test and better still: Is it painful? So, what is Esophageal manometry? An esophageal manometry test measure the power and peristaltic movement[…]
Effects of autoimmune diseases on your gut In an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks and harm the body`s own tissues. Systemic autoimmune diseases can cause a variety of gastrointestinal manifestations. Gastrointestinal manifestations may be the initial presentation of systemic autoimmune disease or a complication of treatment. CLICK HERE! Systemic Lupus Erythematous SLE is[…]