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2. Heartburn - Wikipedia

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   Heartburn, also known as pyrosis, cardialgia or acid indigestion, [2] is a burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Heartburn is usually due to regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus .

3. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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   The liver synthesises the bulk of lipoproteins. The liver is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen and below the diaphragm to which it is attached at one part, the bare area of the liver. This is to the right of the stomach and it overlies the gall bladder. The liver synthesises bile acids and lecithin to promote the digestion of ...

4. Gastroenterology - Wikipedia

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   It is also referred to as upper endoscopy or just endoscopy. The procedure is performed for further evaluation of symptoms including persistent heartburn, indigestion, vomiting blood, dark tarry stools, persistent nausea and vomiting, pain, difficulty swallowing, painful swallowing, and unexplained weight loss.

5. 8 Most Common Symptoms of Heartburn - AOL

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6. Indigestion - Wikipedia

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   Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia or upset stomach, is a condition of impaired digestion. [2] Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain. [3]

7. Helicobacter pylori - Wikipedia

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   The location of colonization of H. pylori, which affects the location of the ulcer, depends on the acidity of the stomach. [49] In people producing large amounts of acid, H. pylori colonizes near the pyloric antrum (exit to the duodenum) to avoid the acid-secreting parietal cells at the fundus (near the entrance to the stomach). [32]

8. Stomach - Wikipedia

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   The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of partially digested food ( chyme ) from the stomach into the duodenum , the first and shortest part of the small intestine, where peristalsis takes over to move this through the rest of the intestines.

9. Esophageal disease - Wikipedia

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   Many people experience a burning sensation in their chest occasionally, caused by stomach acids refluxing into the esophagus, normally called heartburn. Extended exposure to heartburn may erode the lining of the esophagus, leading potentially to Barrett's esophagus which is associated with an increased risk of adenocarcinoma most commonly found ...