Mostly diseases found in urology section

 Mostly diseases found in urology, Gastroenterology  section 

Most Common Urological Conditions

• Urinary tract infections.
• Kidney stones.
• Bladder control problems.
• Prostate problems.
• Kidney Cancer, Bladder cancer, Prostate cancer.
• Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
• Kidney Failure.
• Urinary Incontinence – loss of control on urine flow
• Burning sensation while urination Blood in the urine (in certain cases)
• Gall bladder stone

What Is a Digestive Disease?

Digestive diseases are a group of illnesses that occur when the digestive system doesn’t function properly. Health experts split them into two categories — organic and functional GI disorders.

Organic GI disorders occur when there are structural abnormalities in the digestive system, which prevents it from working properly.

In functional GI disorders, the GI tract appears to be structurally normal but still doesn’t function well.

Digestive Conditions We See the Most

Some of the most common digestive issues include GERD, ulcers, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis, colorectal cancer and celiac disease.

While some digestive problems last only a short time, others are chronic in that they last longer or recur frequently. Symptoms may include:

• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Stomach pain
• Stomach cramps

Here is more information about each of the seven most common digestive conditions we treat at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth.

GERD

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects an estimated 20 percent of the U.S. population. GERD is very common, and it differs from the occasional feeling of “heartburn” in that it causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. It’s important to seek evaluation from a physician because it can be treated, which can help prevent more serious digestive problems.

Common symptoms of GERD include heartburn (burning sensation behind the breastbone), regurgitation (where acid and or food comes up from the stomach into the mouth) and epigastric pain. Other not so common symptoms are chest pain, nausea, difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing.

Ulcers

If you’re feeling the burning pain and indigestion associated with an ulcer, you’re not alone. About 10% of adults experience an ulcer at some point in their lives.

Ulcers are open sores on an organ that are caused by inflammation, and in most cases, trace back to a bacterium in your system.

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the tissues in your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, exhaustion, weight loss and malnutrition.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Usually developing in adults over age 40, IBS is a common health condition that affects your stomach and large intestine (gastrointestinal tract) for days, weeks or months at a time. In general, the condition tends to affect women twice as often as men and can run in families.

The exact cause of IBS has not yet been determined, but according to recent studies, it appears to be related to an oversensitivity of the nerves in your gut.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a serious disease that involves the inflammation of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines, causing intense abdominal pain.

Treatment goals for diverticulosis include preventing complications, so we’ll start by empowering you to make lifestyle changes, like high-fiber diets, exercising, and drinking more water. Diverticulitis treatments tailored to your needs can include:

• Bed rest
• High-fiber diet
• Liquid diet
• Low-residue diet
• Medications
• Muscle relaxers
• Surgery