A Helicobacter pylori infection is a common stomach infection. It’s caused by a germ called Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria also known as H. pylori.

H. pylori infections can cause stomach pain, bloating, gas and other symptoms. But most people who become infected don’t have symptoms. Sometimes, H. pylori infections lead to sores called peptic ulcers in the lining of the stomach or small intestine. Much less often, these infections can lead to stomach cancer.

More than half the people in the world may have an H. pylori infection at some point in their lives. These infections often happen during childhood, especially in developing countries. H. pylori germs seem to spread through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids, including vomit, stool or saliva. This includes contact that happens through poor hand hygiene. The germs also can spread through tainted food and water.

Your healthcare professional likely will test you for an H. pylori infection if you get symptoms of a peptic ulcer. Treatment for the infection includes medicines called antibiotics to clear up the bacteria.

Help prevent an H. pylori infection by not sharing food or utensils.

Causes

The most common cause of H. pylori infection is direct person-to-person transmission. H. pylori causes include:

• Close contact. This includes sharing utensils or having contact with vomit or poop from an infected person.
• Contaminated food or water. H. pylori can survive in unsanitary conditions. They might be present on food or in water that hasn’t been properly cleaned or treated.

H. pylori can spread from person to person. H. pylori are found in saliva, poop and plaque on teeth. Infection can spread by transferring the bacteria from the hands of those who haven’t thoroughly washed them after pooping.

 Symptoms

Most children with H. pylori infection don’t have symptoms. Only about 5% to 10% do. If they do, symptoms and signs arise from peptic ulcers or gastritis.

• Unexplained weight loss
• Bloating
• Nausea and vomiting (bloody vomit)
• Indigestion
• Burping
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling full after eating a small amount of food (early satiety)

Diagnosis

If your healthcare provider suspects H. pylori bacteria may be causing a stomach ulcer, they may order one or more of the following H. pylori tests:

• Breath test
• Blood test
• Stool (poop) test
• Upper endoscopy

Treatment

Treatment for H. pylori infections usually involve taking at least two different antibiotics at once. This helps prevent the germs from resisting the effects of one particular antibiotic.

Treatment also may include medicine to help your stomach heal, such as:

A polypectomy is a common, typically non-invasive procedure used to remove polyps—abnormal tissue growths—from the body, most frequently during a hysteroscopy, colonoscopy or endoscopy. By removing these growths, which can be benign or pre-cancerous, it prevents potential cancer development. Many healthcare providers recommend removing all polyps as a preventative measure. Even polyps that don’t appear to be cancerous, precancerous or cause symptoms can continue to grow and change and become problematic later on.

You may need a polypectomy if you have polyps in your hollow organs, such as:

• Colon polyps.
• Uterine polyps.
• Stomach polyps.
• Gallbladder polyps.

Removing and examining these polyps is important for the screening and prevention of:

• Colorectal cancer.
• Cervical cancer.
• Stomach cancer.
• Gallbladder cancer.

Polyps may also need to be removed if they cause problems, such as:

• Uncontrolled bleeding.
• Pain or pressure on your organs.
• Blocking a blood vessel, bile duct or your intestines.
• Menstruation and fertility problems in your uterus.

A polypectomy is a minimally invasive procedure. Most polypectomies don’t even require cutting into your body to access the polyp. They can usually be managed internally, with medical instruments passed through the natural openings in your body.

Many polyps are removed when they’re discovered during a colonoscopy or endoscopy exam. These exams involve passing a lighted scope down your throat or through your anus and into your organs. Surgeons can perform minor operations through the scope. In certain, more difficult cases, your surgeon may need to access a polyp through your abdomen. They can do this through minimally invasive surgery methods, such as laparoscopy. That means passing a scope through one small “keyhole incision” and operating through another.

Types of Polypectomy

• Colon Polypectomy: Performed during a colonoscopy to remove growths in the large intestine. It is a primary method for preventing colorectal cancer.
• Uterine (Hysteroscopic) Polypectomy: Uses a hysteroscope to remove polyps from the lining of the uterus to address fertility issues or abnormal bleeding.
• Other Areas: Polyps can also be removed from the stomach, nose, cervix, or gallbladder. 

 Treatment

• Snare Polypectomy: A wire loop (snare) is placed around the base of the polyp. An electric current may be used to burn through the tissue and seal blood vessels.
• Forceps Polypectomy: Small polyps may be “snipped” off using specialized medical forceps.
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Used for larger or flatter polyps that require lifting the tissue before removal. 

Recovery and Risks

• Recovery: Most patients go home the same day. For colon procedures, a soft diet is often recommended for the first few days. Full internal healing can take about two weeks.
• Pain: The procedure itself is usually painless because the inner linings of these organs lack many pain-sensing nerves, and sedation is typically provided.
• Risks: Although rare, complications can include bleeding or a small tear (perforation) in the organ wall. 

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Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a slowly progressive lysosomal disorder whose principal manifestations are age dependent. The manifestations in the perinatal period and infancy are predominantly visceral, with hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, and (in some instances) pulmonary infiltrates. Symptoms are progressive and vary by age, but typically include visceral issues like liver and spleen enlargement in early life, followed by neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as difficulty with coordination, speaking, swallowing, learning, and seizures. Treatment focuses on supportive care and managing symptoms, as there is no cure.

Hirschsprung’s disease is a condition that affects the large intestine (colon) and causes problems with passing stool this disease is also known as congenital megacolon. This condition is present at birth (congenital) as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby’s colon. Without these nerve cells stimulating gut muscles to help move contents through the colon, the contents can back up and cause blockages in the bowel. If the baby has Hirschsprung’s disease, poop moves through their intestines until it reaches the section that’s missing nerve cells. Once the poop reaches that point, it moves slowly or stops (constipation). There’s no cure for Hirschsprung’s disease, but surgical treatment often results in a positive outcome. There are two types of surgeries to treat Hirschsprung’s disease: a pull-through procedure and an ostomy. Without treatment, Hirschsprung’s disease can cause serious complications. If everything goes well, your baby will feel much better a few days after surgery. No one can prevent Hirschsprung’s disease. If you have the disease or a family history of it, you may want to meet with genetic counselors before starting a family.

Symptoms

Some babies with Hirschsprung’s disease have blocked intestines at birth. There’s a chance your baby has Hirschsprung’s disease if they don’t poop within 48 hours after birth.

Other symptoms of Hirschsprung’s disease in babies may include:

• Swollen belly.
• Constipation.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Lack of appetite (refusing to eat) and poor weight gain.
• Delayed growth.

Causes

It’s not clear what causes Hirschsprung’s disease. It sometimes occurs in families and might, in some cases, be associated with a genetic mutation. During fetal development, neural crest cells typically grow from the top of the small intestine through the large intestine to the anus. In children with Hirschsprung disease, these nerve cells stop growing in the large intestine before reaching the anus.

Diagnosis and Tests

The physician  will check the baby belly to see if it’s swollen and painful. Then they’ll check your baby’s rectum for backed-up poop, also perform one or more of these tests:

• X-ray: Abdominal X-rays can show a blockage in your baby’s intestine.
• Contrast enema: A healthcare provider inserts a catheter (a thin tube) through your baby’s rectum. The catheter fills their intestine with contrast, a safe liquid. A technician takes X-rays as the contrast travels through your baby’s intestine. This exam shows if there are any blockages or narrowing in your child’s intestines.
• Biopsy: Your baby’s healthcare provider uses a special device to remove a small amount of tissue (biopsy) from your baby’s rectum. A pathologist then looks at the tissue under a microscope to check for nerve cells. This procedure isn’t painful and doesn’t require anesthesia.

Treatment

There are two types of surgeries to treat Hirschsprung’s disease: a pull-through procedure and an ostomy.

Pull-through procedure

A surgeon removes the section of your baby’s large intestine that’s missing nerve cells. Then they connect the healthy part of your baby’s large intestine to their anus. The surgeon may use laparoscopic or traditional surgery to perform the pull-through procedure.

The pull-through procedure is the most common surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease and has the best outcome for recovery.

Ostomy surgery

Your baby may need a colostomy (large intestine) or ileostomy (small intestine) before, or at the same time as, a pull-through procedure.

During ostomy surgery, surgeons connect the large or small intestine to the skin outside your baby’s belly. Ostomy surgery allows poop to leave your baby’s body through an opening (stoma) outside of your baby’s anus, usually around their belly. The poop goes into an ostomy bag attached to your baby’s body.

Additional treatments

Some nonsurgical treatments work well in addition to surgery. They include:

• Bowel management: A routine involving medicines and/or enemas to make sure your child’s pooping habits are healthy.
• Sacral nerve stimulation: A surgeon inserts a tiny device near your lower spine to control when you pee and poop.
• Biofeedback: Therapy that involves learning strategies to have more control over involuntary bodily functions — in this case, pooping.

After surgery, some babies with Hirschsprung’s disease may still have constipation, pooping accidents and colon infections. But with long-term follow-up care, most children can manage pooping without becoming severely constipated or developing fecal incontinence.

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Ileocolitis
This is the most common form of Crohn’s. ileocolitis affects the ileum(the end of the small intestine)  and the colon (large intestine). Symptoms: Diarrhea , cramping  in the right lower part or middle of the abdomen, weight loss.

Ileitis
This type affects only the ileum. Symptoms :same as ileocolitis. but in severe cases, complications may also include fistulas in right lower quadrant of abdomen.

Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease
This type affects the stomach and the duodenum(the beginning of the small intestine). Symptoms: loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea and vomiting.

Jejunoileitis
This type is characterized by patchy areas of inflammation in the jejunum(the upper half of the small intestine ). Symptoms: mild to intense abdominal pain and cramps following meals, diarrhea. In severe cases, fistulas may be formed.

Crohn’s (granulomatous) colitis
This type affects the colon only. Symptoms: diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and disease around the anus like abscess, fistulas and  ulcers, skin lesions and joint pains.

Also Crohn’s disease can be classified on the basis of the nature of disease as follows.

• Inflammatory in nature, it results in small erosions and breakdown of the lining of the bowel wall.
• Fibrostenotic, scar tissue forming. The inflammation is healed by the body but the resulting scar tissue can cause obstructive types of symptoms where the bowel is not moving properly.
• Penetrating type,  the inflammation goes through the wall of the bowel and has a tendency to form connections between loops of bowel or connections between the bowel and other organs or the skin.

Diagnosis

It’s important to diagnose Crohn’s disease early because Crohn’s disease is a progressive disease. And in some people the Crohn’s disease can progress very rapidly to complications such as narrowing of the small intestine leading to blockages, or perforation of the small intestine requiring surgery.