Liver enzyme abnormalities: Causes, new treatments and prevention
When looking through the results of laboratory tests, many people come across the term „abnormal liver enzyme levels”, which often causes concern. Although elevated levels of liver enzymes may indeed indicate a problem, it is important to understand that this is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that may be caused by a number of underlying conditions of varying severity. Liver enzymes are proteins found in liver cells that play a key role in the body’s metabolic processes. If […]
What is a colonoscopy and how is it carried out?
A colonoscopy is a fundamental diagnostic procedure in gastroenterology, enabling a detailed examination of the entire length of the large bowel, as well as the final section of the small bowel. Many people are apprehensive about this procedure, even though it plays a key role in the prevention and early detection of bowel cancer and other digestive system diseases. This article will help you understand why a colonoscopy is important and how it is carried out […]
Helicobacter pylori: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Do you often experience abdominal pain, bloating or an unpleasant feeling of fullness after eating? These symptoms are extremely common, and there may be numerous underlying causes, including a widespread bacterial infection known as Helicobacter pylori. Many people are unaware that they carry this pathogen, which may be responsible for chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and, in more serious cases, the development of stomach cancer […]
New treatments for bowel cancer: Practical advice
A diagnosis of bowel cancer can be frightening, and it is only natural that patients and their families seek out the most effective treatment options. Fortunately, medical science is constantly advancing, and in recent years a number of new, targeted therapies have emerged that can significantly improve patients’ prognosis and quality of life. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of modern treatment options for bowel cancer and offer practical advice to help you navigate […]
Bowel Cancer: A Patient’s Story and a Guide to Modern Treatments
A diagnosis of bowel cancer often comes as a shock and turns everyday life upside down. Many people who are faced with this disease are filled with fear and uncertainty. What does this diagnosis mean? What treatments await me? Will I ever be able to return to my old life? This article has been written to provide answers to these questions. We present a patient’s story and describe in detail […]
Microbiome therapies: What do you need to know about them?
The human body is an extremely complex ecosystem in which trillions of microorganisms live in symbiosis with us. These microbes, which together make up the microbiome, play a fundamental role in maintaining our health, from digestion to the functioning of the immune system. Scientific research in recent years has highlighted that an imbalance in the gut flora (dysbiosis) is linked to numerous chronic conditions, including digestive, autoimmune and even mental health problems […]
Lifestyle advice for stomach ulcers: practical tips
A diagnosis of a stomach ulcer can raise many questions about everyday life. Abdominal pain, discomfort after meals and heartburn can significantly affect quality of life. The good news is that, alongside appropriate medical treatment, making conscious lifestyle changes plays a key role in recovery and in preventing the ulcer from returning. This guide provides practical advice to help you […]
Capsule endoscopy: What do you need to know about this modern procedure?
A number of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, unexplained anaemia or occult bleeding, require thorough investigation. When conventional gastroscopy and colonoscopy do not provide clear results, doctors may turn to a modern and minimally invasive diagnostic method: capsule endoscopy. This procedure allows for a detailed examination of the entire length of the small intestine, which was previously difficult […]
Helicobacter pylori: Lifestyle and prevention
Abdominal pain, discomfort or loss of appetite are complaints that many people are familiar with. Although these symptoms can be caused by a number of factors, they are often triggered by a hidden bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This microorganism affects around half the world’s population and can lead to chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and, in more severe cases, even stomach cancer. Many people are unaware that […]
Mikrobiom: Felismerés és a legjobb kezelési módok
Az emésztőrendszerünkben élő mikroorganizmusok összessége, vagyis a mikrobiom, kulcsfontosságú szerepet játszik az egészségünk fenntartásában. Az utóbbi években a tudományos kutatások egyre nagyobb figyelmet fordítanak erre a bonyolult ökoszisztémára, amely nemcsak az emésztésre, hanem az immunrendszer működésére, sőt, a mentális állapotunkra is hatással van. Amikor a mikrobiom egyensúlya felborul, számos kellemetlen tünet és betegség alakulhat ki. […]
