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Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
Biliary reflux, also called bile reflux, duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) or duodenogastric reflux, is a condition that occurs when bile and/or other contents like bicarbonate and pancreatic enzymes flow upward (refluxes) from the duodenum into the stomach and esophagus.
Some conditions cause stomach pain. Here's when to worry. In recent years, researchers have started to evaluate the role of certain diets in managing the symptoms of Crohn’s.
Dr. Wasan shares that there are several organs located on the right side of the body that can cause pain, including the lungs, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix, colon or even kidneys.
“I only knew the major forms of cancer like breast cancer, lymphoma.” Unexpected bump and pain While she noticed the bump for a few months, Towle didn’t visit the doctor immediately because ...
Cancers most likely to cause DVT are pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, brain tumors, advanced breast cancer and advanced pelvic tumors. DVT may be the first hint that cancer is present. It causes swelling and pain (which varies from intense to vague cramp or "heaviness") in the legs, especially the calf, and (rarely) in the arms. [5]
Pain is usually caused by the ulcer, but it may be aggravated by the stomach acid when it comes into contact with the ulcerated area. The pain caused by peptic ulcers can be felt anywhere from the navel up to the sternum , it may last from few minutes to several hours, and it may be worse when the stomach is empty.
Most people infected with H. pylori never experience any symptoms or complications, but will have a 10% to 20% risk of developing peptic ulcers or a 0.5% to 2% risk of stomach cancer. [ 8 ] [ 65 ] H. pylori induced gastritis may present as acute gastritis with stomach ache , nausea , and ongoing dyspepsia (indigestion) that is sometimes ...