What advanced endoscopy can detect and characterise that a conventional test may miss
A digestive test can show a seemingly normal result and still not fully resolve the origin of a problem. In certain cases, the...
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Gastrointestinal submucosal lesions: what they are and why they require a precise diagnosis
Gastrointestinal submucosal lesions, also commonly known as gastrointestinal submucosal lesions, are findings that may appear during a gastroscopy, a colonoscopy or a test of…
Pancreatic cysts: when they require monitoring and why not all of them mean the same thing
Finding pancreatic cysts on an ultrasound, MRI or CT scan usually causes immediate concern. However, the presence of a cyst in the...
Acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis: differences worth knowing
Acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis are two forms of inflammation of the pancreas that share similar symptoms, but whose progression, consequences, and medical management…
Reflux, dysphagia and prevention: when a gastroscopy can be important
Heartburn after eating, the sensation of food not going down properly, or recurrent discomfort in the upper abdomen can…
Dysphagia: what can be behind difficulty swallowing
Swallowing is possibly one of the most complex and fascinating physiological processes in our body. We do it hundreds of times a day automatically,…
Digestive second opinion: when can it help you make better decisions?
When doubts arise about a diagnosis, a treatment, or the necessity of a test, seeking a second digestive opinion can make the difference between…
Digestive alarm signs you shouldn't ignore
Digestive alarm signs don't always appear suddenly. Sometimes they begin as a slight discomfort, a change in bowel habits or...
Advanced endoscopy in Spain takes a step forward: Puerta de Hierro, a national benchmark for early digestive neoplasms
The Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital has been accredited as a Centre, Service, and Reference Unit of the National Health System (CSUR) for…
Headaches after eating: possible digestive causes you should know
A headache after eating is a discomfort that some people occasionally experience and which, in certain cases, can recur with…