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Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is the infection or inflammation of pouches that can form in your intestines. With the acute form, you may have one or more severe a...

Tapeworms in Humans

It is also possible to contract pork tapeworms from foods prepared by an infected person. Seizures are the most common symptom of cysticercosis, th...

Suppositories: what They Treat and How to Use Them

Vaginal suppositories can be messy, so you may want to wear a pad for a little while after you put one in. A suppository is another way to deliver ...

Stomach Cramps: Causes and Treatments

If you’ve ever had a sudden, uncontrolled, tight feeling in the muscles of your stomach, then you’ve probably had stomach cramps. People also call ...

Splenectomy

A splenectomy is surgery to remove the entire spleen, a delicate, fist-sized organ that sits under the left rib cage near the stomach. You may need...

Picture of The Gallbladder

Before a meal, the gallbladder may be full of bile and about the size of a small pear.

Picture of The Appendix

Normally, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen. The function of the appendix is unknown.

Picture of The Anus

Tough tissue called fascia surrounds the anus and attaches it to nearby structures.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdomina...

What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

Before this system came along, a surgeon who operated on their patient’s belly had to make a cut that was 6-to-12 inches long. In laparoscopic surg...

What Happens When You Get a Feeding Tube?

Your doctor will tape the feeding tube to your belly. Your abdomen may be a bit sore for a couple of days where the tube went in. Another way, call...

Enlarged Spleen: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

For example, sometimes the spleen is overactive in removing and destroying blood cells. An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis a...