Capsule endoscopy is an examination method based on a small capsule with a camera at its tip that the patient swallows, traveling through the digestive system to obtain high-resolution images. This capsule usually contains a camera, light source, and a device that transmits data. After the patient swallows the capsule, the device moves within the digestive system and enables the doctor to examine through images it sends to a recording device.

Definition and Causes of Diarrhea:

Diarrhea occurs as a result of disruption of the water absorption process passing through the intestines. More than three soft-liquid bowel movements per day is called diarrhea. Gastroenterology patients usually experience this condition due to reasons such as intestinal inflammation, infections, intestinal syndromes, or side effects. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and infectious agents are the main causes of diarrhea. You can read our article on bloating and gas for more information about diarrhea symptoms.

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Health Time with Elif Melek: Most Common Stomach Intestinal Diseases and Treatments

Prof. Dr. Hakan Demirci met with viewers on Beyaz TV screens as a guest on the Health Time with Elif Melek program on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Endoscopy is a device used to examine patients’ esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible thin device with a lighted camera system at its tip. With devices that are constantly changing, improving, and developing in parallel with advances in camera technology, doctors can now see, touch, and take biopsy samples from patients’ internal organs in more detail.

Iron deficiency is a condition commonly seen worldwide and the digestive system is directly affected by this condition. Our digestive system controls how our body absorbs and uses iron. Therefore, understanding the relationship between iron deficiency and the digestive system is vital for maintaining our overall health.

Bad breath may be caused by digestive problems

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Prof. Dr. Hakan Demirci, who stated that bad breath problems, which are usually associated with oral and dental care and health, may also be related to the digestive system, provided information on the subject.