Ann came to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of severe upper abdominal pain. She had been vomiting and could not keep anything down, even water. She was not very forthcoming with her answers ...

The management of alcoholic pancreatitis is mostly reactive; little is done to prevent disease progression. It is time for physicians to pay attention to the root cause of the condition—that is, ...

At the end of the year, the number of dinners and drinks is increasing. As it is easy to drink more than usual, the risk of developing digestive diseases also increases. In particular, heavy drinking ...

A pancreatitis diet plan includes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or nonfat dairy. You can blend all of these ingredients to make a nutritional drink, such as a smoothie. But there are important ...

The condition refers to inflammation of the pancreas, with symptoms including moderate to severe abdominal pain that worsens when you cough, lie flat, move or eat; as well as indigestion and appetite ...

Alcohol can erode the stomach lining, which may eventually lead to ulceration. Alcohol consumption may also worsen the symptoms of current stomach ulcers, such as pain, bloating, and vomiting. Stomach ...