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2024年4月17日 · Gastroenteritis is when your stomach and intestines are irritated and inflamed. This can cause belly pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The cause is typically inflammation triggered...
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There is no clear evidence to suggest that the stress of modern life or a steady diet of fast food causes ulcers in the stomach and small intestine, but they are nonetheless common in our society: About one out of every 10 Americans will suffer from the burning, gnawing abdominal pain of a peptic (or gastric) ulcer at some point in life.
Peptic ulcers are holes or breaks in the protective lining of the duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine) or the stomach -- areas that come into contact with stomach acids and enzymes. Duodenal ulcers are more common than stomach ulcers. Comparatively rare are esophageal ulcers, which form in the esophagus -- or swallowing tube -- and are ...
Until the mid-1980s, the conventional wisdom was that ulcers form as a result of stress, a genetic predisposition to excessive stomach acid secretion, and poor lifestyle habits (including overindulging in rich and fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco). It was believed that such influences contribute to a buildup of stomach acids that erode t...
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2024年4月1日 · Gastritis is your body's response to weakness or damage in your stomach lining. Many things can lead to it, including: Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as...
2022年8月29日 · An EGD is a procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract -- the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine,...
Overview. Witch hazel is a plant. The leaf, bark, and twigs are used to make medicine. You may see a product called witch hazel water ( Hamamelis water, distilled witch hazel extract). This...
2024年3月20日 · Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that runs from your large intestine on the lower right side of your body. You can get appendicitis...
2024年2月5日 · Indigestion, also called upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a group of digestive symptoms that usually happen at the same time, such as: Pain, a burning feeling, or discomfort in your upper belly....
