Acidity and Heartburn: When Should You Actually See a Gastroenterologist?
Almost everyone deals with acidity once in a while, but if you find yourself reaching for antacids every other day, it might be time to look deeper into what is going on.
Expert articles on gastroenterology, hepatology, metabolic medicine, and digestive health from Dr. Shafqat Rasool.
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Almost everyone deals with acidity once in a while, but if you find yourself reaching for antacids every other day, it might be time to look deeper into what is going on.
Pakistan has one of the highest rates of Hepatitis B and C in the world, yet a large number of people carry the infection without even knowing it.
Fatty liver disease has become incredibly common in Pakistan, largely because of changing diets, less physical activity, and rising rates of diabetes and obesity.
The word endoscopy makes a lot of patients nervous, mostly because they are not sure what to expect. Once you understand the actual process, it is a lot less intimidating than it sounds.
Stomach ulcers are far more common than most people realise, and contrary to popular belief, they are rarely caused by spicy food alone.