Digestive gases

Gas has become one of the most frequent complaints of patients who visit their digestive tract physician. The discomfort caused by the accumulation of gas is basically threefold: 1. Swelling of the abdomen. 2. Excessive belching. 3. Excessive venting. We must remember that both belching and venting are normal processes; however, when they are produced … Read more

Malabsorption, food allergy and intolerance

It is very common for patients to relate certain symptoms to the ingestion of certain foods. This may be due to various reasons: sometimes it is the consequence of a genuine food allergy, sometimes it is due to malabsorption of certain carbohydrates, in many cases it is an intolerance to certain foods, and – often … Read more

Food intolerances are present in 30% of the Spanish population

It is estimated that 20% of the population will suffer from a food intolerance during their lifetime, so digestologists recommend a diagnosis with appropriate tests to identify them in time. More and more stores are offering gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free products… and all this is because the percentage of people allergic and intolerant to certain foods … Read more

What tests allow early detection of colon cancer?

What tests can detect colon cancer early? It is optimal to identify colon cancer early. To ensure good health, it is important to have a complete screening. For this purpose, there are various diagnostic techniques that help us to locate polyps, the main causes of colon cancer. What are the risk factors for colon cancer? … Read more

Celiac disease affects about 1-2% of the population

What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a disease that affects the whole body, especially the gastrointestinal tract and especially the first sections of the small intestine. The disease is of autoimmune origin, appearing in genetically predisposed patients. It is relatively common and affects about 1-2% of the population. In many cases the diagnosis is … Read more

Aggressiveness of autoimmunity in celiac disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs most frequently in individuals with positive HLA DQ2 or HLA DQ8 histocompatibility antigens, which demonstrate underlying autoimmunity. The autoimmune conditions most frequently associated with these HLA DQ2 or HLA DQ8 histocompatibility antigens are type 1 diabetes and thyroid conditions. It should be borne in mind that following … Read more