Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is the most common proctological disease in the Western
countries. However, its real prevalence is underestimated due to the frequent self …

Introduction: Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are highly prevalent among women
throughout their lives. Some females are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency/iron …

Colonic diverticular disease has been increasing in prevalence in Japan due to the rapidly
aging population. Colonic diverticular bleeding can result in hemorrhagic shock requiring …

Question Many of my patients experience constipation during pregnancy, even after
increasing dietary fibre and fluids. Are there any safe treatments I can recommend to them …

Background Constipation is a common symptom experienced during pregnancy. It has a
range of consequences from reduced quality of life and perception of physical health to …

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the consumption of yogurt,
enriched with Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus 4.8× 10 10 (CFU) on the symptoms of …

Highlights•We review the epidemiology and outcomes of malignancy in pregnancy in
general.•We provide a general overview of the treatment of malignancy in pregnancy with …

Objectives: Identify the indications for lactulose therapy based on patient presentations and
medical history. Screen patients for contraindications or precautions to lactulose use …

In the two years that have passed since the publication of the first Polish Interdisciplinary
Consensus on diagnostics and treatment of diverticulosis, results of tens of studies …

Background Hemorrhoids are a very common ano-rectal condition affecting pregnant
females worldwide and representing a major medical and socioeconomic problem. In this …