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  2. Dysentery - Wikipedia

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    The result can be impaired nutrient absorption, excessive water and mineral loss through the stools due to breakdown of the control mechanisms in the intestinal tissue that normally remove water from the stools, and in severe cases, the entry of pathogenic organisms into the bloodstream. Anemia may also arise due to the blood loss through diarrhea.

  3. Fluid balance - Wikipedia

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    When a person is ill, fluid may also be lost through vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage.An individual is at an increased risk of dehydration in these instances, as the kidneys will find it more difficult to match fluid loss by reducing urine output (the kidneys must produce at least some urine in order to excrete metabolic waste.) [citation needed]

  4. Gastrointestinal physiology - Wikipedia

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    Gastrointestinal physiology is the branch of human physiology that addresses the physical function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.The function of the GI tract is to process ingested food by mechanical and chemical means, extract nutrients and excrete waste products.

  5. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    The intestine is also called the bowel or the gut. The lower GI starts at the pyloric sphincter of the stomach and finishes at the anus. The small intestine is subdivided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. The cecum marks the division between the small and large intestine. The large intestine includes the rectum and anal canal. [2]

  6. Chyme - Wikipedia

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    The duodenum secretes a hormone, cholecystokinin (CCK), which causes the gall bladder to contract, releasing alkaline bile into the duodenum. CCK also causes the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. The duodenum is a short section of the small intestine located between the stomach and the rest of the small intestine.

  7. Semaglutide Weight Loss Drug Nausea: 8 Tips for Relieving It

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    3. Avoid High-Fat Foods and Other Triggers. High-fat foods can make your nausea worse. Try avoiding: Fatty meats. Baked goods. Greasy or fried foods

  8. Digestive enzyme - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of the digestive enzymes in the small intestine and pancreas Digestive enzymes take part in the chemical process of digestion , which follows the mechanical process of digestion. Food consists of macromolecules of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that need to be broken down chemically by digestive enzymes in the mouth , stomach ...

  9. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.