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STOMACH OR GASTRIC ULCER
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Ulcer in the mucosa lining of the stomach wall. Up to about 70 - 90% of gastric ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori infection, a bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach. Ulcers may also be caused by certain drugs such as aspirin and NSAIDS (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs) |
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GASTRITIS
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Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Common causes of gastritis include prolonged intake of certain medication (aspirin, NSAIDS), excessive alcohol consumption, severe stress (such as after major surgery or major trauma), Helicobacter pylori infection. |
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DIVERTICULITIS
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Diverticulitis occurs when one of the diverticula (see diverticular disease) becomes inflammed and infected. |
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DIVERTICULAR DISEASE
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Diverticular disease is a condition in which there are numerous out-pouching of the mucosa of the large intestine (the colon). This out-pouching occurs because of weaknesses of the muscle layer in the colon wall. The incidence of diverticula increases with age, and is more common in those who are constipated. |
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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized by chronic recurrent abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and change in bowel habits. This occurs in the absence of any detectable organic cause. |
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CONSTIPATION
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Infrequent and hard bowel movements. |
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HEPATITIS
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Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis may be due to viral infections, alcohol, certain medication, toxins, other infections and autoimmune conditions. Patients with hepatitis may have no symptoms, but if symptoms do occur, they may include jaundice, nausea, poor appetite, fatigue and fever. |
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LIVER CIRRHOSIS
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Liver cirrhosis is the hardening of the liver due to fibrosis. This fibrosis occurs as a result of chronic liver disease, in which the liver tissue is replaced over time, by fibrotic scar tissue. Liver cirrhosis is most commonly caused by chronic hepatitis B and C, chronic alcohol consumption and fatty liver disease.
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LIVER FAILURE
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Failure of the liver to perform its normal metabolic and synthetic functions. Liver failure may be acute or chronic.
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PANCREATITIS
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Inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis may be acute or chronic. The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption.
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HEMORRHOIDS (PILES)
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A condition in which the veins around the anus and lower rectum become swollen and inflammed.
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PANCREATIC CANCER
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Cancer of the pancreas
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STOMACH CANCER
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Cancer of the stomach
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LIVER CANCER
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Cancer of the liver
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