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3d illustration of celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine

Celiac Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a common immune-mediated inflammatory illness of the small intestines. It is brought on by sensitivity to dietary gluten and similar proteins in those with genetic susceptibility. The condition is often termed “gluten-sensitive enteropathy” or “celiac sprue.” An autoimmune disease arises when the body’s own immune…

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skin detail texture with lupus, which is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues

Understanding Lupus – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What is SLE or Lupus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Definition Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease. This means that your immune system cannot distinguish between healthy tissue and foreign invaders and attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. The inflammation may affect the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, circulating blood…

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pancreatic cancer, doctor with pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct human anatomy model at hospital

Exploring Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive juices or enzymes attack the pancreas gland itself. Pancreas lies behind your stomach. It produces enzymes like amylase, lipase, protease, and trypsinogen for absorption. Through the pancreatic duct, it secretes digestive fluids into the small intestine. The pancreas also…

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