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Appendicitis
The Inflamed AppendixAppendicitis is the medical term for the inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a fingerlike pouch attached to the first part of the large intestine called cecum. It is...
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Common Stomach Diseases or Disorders
The stomach is a j-shaped, hollow, distensible organ located in the upper left corner of the abdomen. The stomach has several digestive glands, which produce stomach acid and enzyme that digest...
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Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia occurs when intra-abdominal fat or part of the small intestine bulges through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin—the area between the...
View ArticleGastritis (Inflamed Stomach)
Gastritis is the inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. This is not a single disease but rather several disorders that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis may be acute or...
View ArticleHemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, can sometimes be painful or irritating and may cause alarm to an individual. Hemorrhoids, according to the National Library of Medicine, are swollen, inflamed veins...
View ArticleConstipation
Having difficulty of passing stool? Or maybe you have stool that is dry, hard, and painful passing of stool? If your answer to this is yes, you are probably experiencing constipation.Fact is,...
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Common Digestive System Diseases
The digestive system is composed of the digestive tract and organs that aid in digestion of food. The digestive tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,...
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Diarrhea occurs when a person has a change in bowel movements, passing unusually loose and watery stools. For most cases, the condition usually goes away without special medical treatment. However,...
View ArticlePeptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers are sores that form in the inner lining of the stomach and sometimes in the duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. Peptic ulcer names may be different depending...
View ArticleIndigestion: A Digestion Problem
Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, is the term used to describe one or more symptoms including burning or pain in the area of the upper abdomen, feeling of fullness during a meal, and uncomfortable...
View ArticleAbdominal Adhesions
Abdominal adhesions are bands of tissue that form between abdominal tissues and organs. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces, which allow them to shift easily as the body moves....
View ArticleDyspepsia
Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the...
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Abdominal AdhesionsAppendicitisCommon Digestive System DiseasesCommon Stomach Diseases or DisordersConstipationDiarrheaDyspepsiaGastritisGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Gastroesophageal Reflux in...
View ArticleGastroesophageal Reflux in Babies
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents reflux, or back up, into the esophagus during or after a meal. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. A ring of...
View ArticleProctitis (Inflamed Rectum) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Proctitis is a digestive disease in which the inner lining of the rectum, called rectal mucosa, is inflamed. It can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term) proctitis.CausesThere are several causes...
View ArticleHiatal Hernia
Hiatal hernia is a digestive problem in which a part of your stomach protrudes through the opening of your diaphragm. Your diaphragm is a thin sheet of muscle that helps your breathe. It also separates...
View ArticleGastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the muscle located at the end of your esophagus--called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)--does not close properly. Your esophagus is the tube...
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