by Samaritan | Oct 22, 2026 | Gastroenterology
Vomiting fresh or coffee-ground-like blood, black tarry stools, dizziness, abdominal discomfort and unusual tiredness can warn of bleeding in the digestive tract. Bright-red or dark-red blood in the stool may also occur. Anyone noticing these signs needs urgent...
by Samaritan | Oct 15, 2026 | Gastroenterology
Sudden upper abdominal pain that spreads towards the back, nausea, vomiting and fever are some of the first warning signs of pancreatitis. The pain may appear after meals and can quickly become severe. Some people may ignore these symptoms as simple digestive...
by Samaritan | Oct 12, 2026 | Gastroenterology
Persistent diarrhoea, blood in stool, frequent urgency to pass stool, and recurring abdominal cramps are early warning signs of ulcerative colitis. These symptoms may develop slowly and can sometimes be mistaken for common digestive problems. However, when bowel...
by Samaritan | Sep 18, 2026 | Gastroenterology
Almost everyone experiences burning or sourness after a heavy meal occasionally. The important question is when that brief episode becomes a recurring medical condition. “Acidity” commonly refers to heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion, although these are not...
