Post-pill Amenorrhea Amenorrhea means no period. It is common to have amenorrhea soon after discontinuing the pill. But this condition may last longer than few months and manifest in the form of scanty periods for quite some time. It usually corrects itself with the time. What happens is that the pill suppresses the pituitary. And […]
Abdominal Pain With Gas There can be many possible causes for abdominal pain. It may originate from stomach, kidney, pancreas, ovary, abdominal wall etc. But the pain accompanied with lot of gas is usually indicative of intestinal disorders. Causes Common causes for such symptoms are – 1) Parasites like giardia – presents with abdominal discomfort, […]
Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea There are numerous causes for abdominal pain. It may originate from stomach, liver, kidney, pancreas, abdominal wall etc. But the pain accompanied with watery stools is usually indicative of intestinal disorders. Causes Common causes for such symptoms are – 1) Parasites like giardia – presents with abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and flatulence. […]
Abdominal Cramping and Bloating Malabsorption Syndrome Malabsorption syndrome is a group of disorders characterized by poor absorption of food by the intestines. This leads to bloating due to inadequate digestion along with abdominal discomfort and cramping. Malabsorption is confirmed by specialized chemical tests like D-xylose test, glycocholic breath test, triolein breath test, bentiromide and secretin […]
