How To Gastro - Medical Lectures Made Easy

How To Gastro - Medical Lectures Made Easy Dr. Ishvani Govender - (MBBS, Romania, 2018)
Gastroenterology & core medical topics | Simplifying medicine, one lecture at a time.

A 60-year-old man presents with fatigue, loss of appetite, and vague upper abdominal discomfort. He has a long history o...
29/04/2026

A 60-year-old man presents with fatigue, loss of appetite, and vague upper abdominal discomfort. He has a long history of daily alcohol use spanning over two decades but had never undergone routine blood testing.

Initial blood work revealed abnormal liver function tests:
Elevated AST and ALT
Markedly raised ALP
Mildly increased bilirubin
Slightly reduced albumin

These results point towards ongoing liver injury and inflammation.
Do you think it could be alcohol-related liver disease?

Liver Blood Tests Explained: AST, ALT, ALP & Abnormal ResultsWorried about your liver test results? This video breaks down the key components of a Liver Func...

Patient: Alex, 34-year-oldAlex presented with a 3-week history of burning upper abdominal pain, especially after meals. ...
28/04/2026

Patient: Alex, 34-year-old

Alex presented with a 3-week history of burning upper abdominal pain, especially after meals. He also reported nausea, bloating, and loss of appetite, which had started affecting work and sleep.

On further questioning, Alex admitted to:
Frequent use of painkillers (NSAIDs) for headaches
Regular alcohol intake on weekends

On examination, there was epigastric tenderness, with no red flag symptoms. The presentation was consistent with gastritis - inflammation of the stomach lining.

Learn More:
If you or your patients experience similar symptoms, this video breaks it down clearly:

4.2K likes, 694 comments. "Gastritis: 7 Warning Signs, Causes & How to Heal Stomach Inflammation Quickly"

A 32-year-old man presents with:• Burning chest pain (heartburn)• Epigastric discomfort• Acid regurgitation into the mou...
27/04/2026

A 32-year-old man presents with:
• Burning chest pain (heartburn)
• Epigastric discomfort
• Acid regurgitation into the mouth

Worse after heavy meals… worse at night… especially when lying down.

He smokes daily 🚬 and drinks on weekends 🍺
Vitals? Completely normal.

Sounds like simple GERD… right?

But when does reflux become dangerous?

In this video, I break down this real clinical scenario and the warning signs you should NEVER ignore.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/GIpKZ-py4z8

When GERD Becomes Dangerous: Clinical Warning Signs You Must Not Miss (Case Study)

A 45-year-old woman presents with sudden onset right upper abdominal pain that started after a fatty meal. The pain is s...
27/04/2026

A 45-year-old woman presents with sudden onset right upper abdominal pain that started after a fatty meal.

The pain is severe, colicky, and radiates to her back. Over the next two days, she notices yellowing of her eyes and skin, along with dark urine and pale stools. She also complains of itchy skin.

On examination, she is jaundiced with tenderness in the right upper quadrant. Blood tests show elevated bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase, suggesting obstructive jaundice.

Ultrasound reveals gallstones in the common bile duct?

What is the diagnosis?

2 likes. "Yellow Eyes & Skin? Here’s What Your Body Is Telling You"

24/04/2026

YOUR EYES TURNING YELLOW? THIS COULD BE SERIOUS

Yellow skin or eyes are NOT normal - and they may be a sign of jaundice, meaning something is wrong inside your body.
It can be linked to liver problems, infections, or even blockages that need urgent attention.
In this video, I break down:
• Why jaundice happens
• What causes yellow skin & eyes
• The 3 main types you need to know
• When it becomes dangerous

Have you ever noticed this symptom before?

Ringworm might sound scary, but here’s the truth - it’s not a worm at all. It’s a highly contagious fungal infection tha...
22/04/2026

Ringworm might sound scary, but here’s the truth - it’s not a worm at all. It’s a highly contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, or nails, and it spreads easily through contact with infected people, animals, or even shared items like towels and gym equipment . It typically shows up as an itchy, red, circular rash with a clearer center, which is where the name comes from . In this video, I break down exactly what ringworm is, how it spreads, what it looks like, and the most effective treatment options so you can identify and manage it early. Watch here:

43 likes, 5 comments. "Ringworm EXPLAINED: The Skin Infection That Looks WAY Worse Than It Is!"

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in maintaining your energy levels, ne...
20/04/2026

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in maintaining your energy levels, nervous system, and heart function.

In this video, I explain how symptoms like:
* persistent fatigue
* irritability
* loss of appetite
* tingling in the hands and feet
* muscle weakness
* confusion

can all signal a deficiency that many people miss.

Higher risk individuals include poeple with poor diets, high alcohol intake, chronic illness, or malabsorption issues.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/bwgeKcGH3og?si=ajqdbiY2RLPqY1WF

Are you struggling with unexplained fatigue, muscle weakness, brain fog, or confusion? These could be warning signs of a Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency — a...

Feeling constant bloating… pressure in your abdomen… or getting full after just a few bites?It might not just be “indige...
17/04/2026

Feeling constant bloating… pressure in your abdomen… or getting full after just a few bites?
It might not just be “indigestion.”
It could be a Liver Cyst...

Liver cysts and Polycystic Liver Disease (PLD) is a condition where multiple cysts develop throughout the liver and over time, they can grow large enough to cause:

• Abdominal bloating or fullness
• Pain or discomfort
• Early satiety (feeling full quickly)
• Visible abdominal swelling

While many cysts are benign, rapid growth, symptoms, or very large cysts should NEVER be ignored.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/CGhDhMHhsPM?si=ywHAbtYraD1Onvbw

454 likes, 62 comments. "Liver Cysts & Polycystic Liver Disease: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Options"

That lump in your neck?Under your arm?In your groin?Most people feel it once…tell themselves “it’s nothing”…and move on....
15/04/2026

That lump in your neck?
Under your arm?
In your groin?

Most people feel it once…
tell themselves “it’s nothing”…
and move on.

That’s where mistakes happen.

Swollen lymph nodes are common.
But sometimes… they’re the first clue of something serious.

Pay attention if it:
• Doesn’t go away
• Feels hard or fixed
• Is painless
• Comes with night sweats or weight loss

Most people ignore it.
Until it’s harder to ignore.

Know the difference:

2 likes. "Lymph Node Swelling: Normal vs. Dangerous"

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can come on fast - causing severe pain, fever, and difficulty swallowing. But...
15/04/2026

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can come on fast - causing severe pain, fever, and difficulty swallowing. But if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications affecting your heart, kidneys, and more.

Watch for these symptoms:
• Sudden severe throat pain
• Fever
• White patches on tonsils
• Pain when swallowing
• Swollen lymph nodes

The good news? It’s treatable - but timing matters.

Learn how to spot it early, what causes it, and when it becomes dangerous:

Strep throat is a common but potentially serious bacterial infection that is often mistaken for a simple cold. If left untreated, it can lead to dangerous co...

Dizziness, lightheadedness, even blacking out??These symptoms can happen when blood flow to the brain drops.Sometimes ha...
13/04/2026

Dizziness, lightheadedness, even blacking out??These symptoms can happen when blood flow to the brain drops.
Sometimes harmless… sometimes serious.
Here’s what you need to know👇

Have you ever suddenly felt dizzy, lightheaded, or even blacked out? 😵‍💫 Fainting (also known as syncope) can be frightening—and it’s often your body’s way...

Most people don’t even realize they’ve been infected with Toxoplasma gondii - a parasite you can pick up from undercooke...
12/04/2026

Most people don’t even realize they’ve been infected with Toxoplasma gondii - a parasite you can pick up from undercooked meat, unwashed produce, or even cat litter.

It often causes no symptoms, but when it does, it can lead to swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, and even serious eye or brain complications - especially in pregnancy or weakened immunity.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/amF9DSejs0A

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii that can affect both humans and animals. In this video, we explain everything you need to ...

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