
Haemorrhoids (Piles) and Anal Fissures in Uganda: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins inside or around the anus and lower rectum. They may be internal (inside the anus) or external (visible
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Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins inside or around the anus and lower rectum. They may be internal (inside the anus) or external (visible

Constipation is a common condition where bowel movements become infrequent or stools are hard and difficult to pass. It can cause discomfort, bloating, and sometimes

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term disease of the pancreas, where repeated inflammation causes permanent damage. Over time, healthy pancreatic tissue is replaced with scar tissue,

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) occurs when sores form in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). These ulcers

Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic), and it affects how the stomach digests food. In

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a condition where stomach acid flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus), causing heartburn and discomfort. It is a

Dyspepsia is the medical term for discomfort or pain in the upper stomach area. People often describe it as a burning feeling, fullness, bloating, or

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. It can make eating, drinking, and taking medicines uncomfortable or even dangerous. Swallowing problems may happen at

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by a tiny parasite called Giardia lamblia. Many people with giardiasis may not show any symptoms,

Bacillary dysentery, also called shigellosis, is an infection of the intestines caused by bacteria called Shigella. It leads to diarrhoea that often contains blood and
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