Systemic Mastocytosis (SM)
What is Systemic Mastocytosis? A Brief Overview Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) is a rare disorder where the body produces too many mast cells, a type of immune cell that normally helps protect against infections and allergens. When these mast cells accumulate abnormally in organs like the skin, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, bone marrow, and liver, they can […]
Malabsorption
Malabsorption refers to decreased intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals or vitamins. There are many symptoms associated with malabsorption. Weight loss, diarrhea, greasy stools (due to high fat content), abdominal bloating and gas are suggestive of malabsorption. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies resulting from malabsorption may cause glossitis (sore tongue), cheilosis (a fissuring and dry […]
Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI)
Clostridioides difficile infection or C. difficile is a bacterium that can infect the large bowel (or colon) and is a major cause of infectious colitis and diarrhea in healthcare settings around the world. Infectious colitis is redness, swelling, and inflammation of the colon. (It was formerly known as Clostridium difficile; however, was renamed after it […]
