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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAcid indigestion: Excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach cells. Medically... See the entire definition of Acid indigestionAcid reflux: A common condition and an abnormal one in which acid in the stomach rises up... See the entire definition of Acid refluxAluminum: A naturally occurring element that makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth... See the entire definition of AluminumArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaAutoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBowel: The small and large intestine. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCREST syndrome: A limited form of scleroderma, a disease of connective tissue that involve... See the entire definition of CREST syndromeDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDigestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the bo... See the entire definition of Digestive systemDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndoscope: A lighted optical instrument that is used to get a deep look inside the body. A... See the entire definition of EndoscopeEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyEsophageal: Related to the esophagus. Esophageal reflux: A condition wherein stomach contents regurgitate or back up (reflux) in... See the entire definition of Esophageal refluxEsophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Also known as EGD or upper endoscopy. A procedure that enables... See the entire definition of EsophagogastroduodenoscopyEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusFundoplication: A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the ... See the entire definition of FundoplicationGastroesophageal: Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesopha... See the entire definition of GastroesophagealGastroesophageal reflux: The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus This fr... See the entire definition of Gastroesophageal refluxGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGastroparesis: A disease of the muscles of the stomach or the nerves controlling the muscl... See the entire definition of GastroparesisGERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeartburn: An uncomfortable feeling of burning and warmth occurring in waves rising up be... See the entire definition of HeartburnHernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHiatal: Pertaining to an hiatus, an opening. Hiatal hernia: An anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes up through... See the entire definition of Hiatal herniaHoarseness: Hoarseness is a term referring to abnormal voice changes. Hoarseness may be ma... See the entire definition of HoarsenessIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaparoscopic: 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy. Magnesium: A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the... See the entire definition of MagnesiumManometry: The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer. Esophageal manom... See the entire definition of ManometryMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOverweight: The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way ... See the entire definition of OverweightPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisReflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Regurgitation: A backward flowing. For example, vomiting is a regurgitation of food from t... See the entire definition of RegurgitationRelapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. Renal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Saliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaScleroderma: A disease of connective tissue that causes scar tissue (fibrosis) to form in ... See the entire definition of SclerodermaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, inclu... See the entire definition of Sore throatStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Taste: A perception that results from stimulation of a gustatory nerve. Taste belongs to t... See the entire definition of TasteTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothUpper GI series: A series of x-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine (upper ... See the entire definition of Upper GI seriesVoice box: The voice box, or larynx, is the portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract ... See the entire definition of Voice boxVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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