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Hemiparesis, also called unilateral paresis, is the weakness of one entire side of the body (hemi-means "half"). Hemiplegia , in its most severe form, is the complete paralysis of one entire side of the body.
Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes S30-S39 within Chapter XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes should be included in this category. Pages in category "Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis"
What causes lower left abdominal pain? Lower left abdominal pain can have many causes, ranging from minor to serious, says Andrew Boxer, M.D., gastroenterologist of Gastroenterology Associates of ...
The lower left abdomen pain in this case can initially be described as a mild discomfort and is typically first connected with constipation. But after 24-48 hours, it may become more severe, sharp ...
Situs solitus (from Latin 'usual site') is the medical term referring to the normal position of thoracic and abdominal organs. Anatomically , this means that the heart is on the left with the pulmonary atrium on the right and the systemic atrium on the left along with the cardiac apex.
Quadrants of the abdomen Diagram showing which organs (or parts of organs) are in each quadrant of the abdomen. The left lower quadrant (LLQ) of the human abdomen is the area left of the midline and below the umbilicus. The LLQ includes the left iliac fossa and half of the left flank region. The equivalent term for animals is left posterior ...
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO) is a clinical syndrome caused by severe impairment in the ability of the intestines to push food through. It is characterized by the signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction without any lesion in the intestinal lumen. [1]