The following Conditions are related to Stomach

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  • Bulimia nervosa

    Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the affected person experiences episodes of binge eating and purging food and calories.This disorder is a public health problem due to its serious side effects on physical and mental health.This condition mostly affects people who are suffering from body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders.There is no specific cause for bulim  Read More

  • Cryptosporidiosis

    Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites, Cryptosporidium, that can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. Both the disease and the parasite are commonly known as "Crypto." The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it very resistant to chlorine-based disinfectants. Duri  Read More

  • Duodenal atresia or stenosis

    Duodenal atresia or stenosis is a rare inherited autosomal recessive genetic trait( inherit one mutated gene from each parent) in newborns. It is a condition that results in improper development of the first part of the small intestine. The partial development results in the blockages of the path, and food can't process down. However, it is associated with the following risk factors.Down syndrome: It is the mos  Read More

  • Duodenal ulcer

    Duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that result in a sore on the inside lining and upper portion of the duodenum (first part of the small intestine. This user may result in stomach pain, bloating, intolerance to fatty food, and nauseous. However, it is curable through medication and care. Still, before medication, the doctor may diagnose you with endoscopy, X-rays, and lab tests to check the cause and seriousness of the m  Read More

  • Gastritis

    Gastritis is a digestive disorder characterized by the inflammation of the stomach lining. The condition occurs due to various reasons including bacterial infections by Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), frequent intake of aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAID painkillers), smoking, and drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, stress, surgery, a severe injury or illness.When left untreated, gastritis and lead to other health co  Read More

  • Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

    The stomach, small intestine and large intestine (colon) are part of your digestive tract, which processes the foods you eat. Viral gastroenteritis is an inflammation of these organs caused by a virus. Although it's commonly called stomach flu, gastroenteritis isn't the same as influenza. The flu (influenza) affects only your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, attacks your intest  Read More

  • Glucose galactose malabsorption

    A deficiency in the transport of glucose and galactose across the intestinal lining results in the rare metabolic condition known as glucose galactose malabsorption (GGM). If lactose (milk sugar), sucrose (table sugar), glucose, and galactose are not eliminated from the diet, GGM is characterised by severe diarrhea and dehydration. If these sugars are not eliminated, GGM can quickly lead to death. However, up to 10% of people could have a litt  Read More

  • Norovirus infection

    There's no specific treatment for norovirus infection. Recovery generally depends on the health of your immune system. In most people, the illness usually resolves within a few days.  Read More

  • Pyroglutamicaciduria

    Pyroglutamicaciduria (PGA) is a rare metabolic disorder that causes high levels of PGA in the blood.Pyroglutamic acid (PA) is an intermediate product of glutamine metabolism.Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is abundant in the body and is involved in many metabolic processes.PA is formed from glutamine via transamination reactions involving glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH).PA is e  Read More

  • Salmonella typhi infection

    Possible signs and symptoms of salmonella infection include: Diarrhea Stomach (abdominal) cramps Fever Nausea Vomiting Chills Headache Blood in the stool Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last a few days to a week. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, but it may take several months before bowels return to usual stool habits.  Read More

  • Trichinosis (trichinellosis)

    After you eat roundworm (trichinella) larvae, they grow into adult worms in your small intestine. The adults then produce larvae that move through the bloodstream to muscle tissues, shown here. Signs and symptoms of trichinosis infection and how severe the infection is can vary. This depends on the number of larvae eaten in the infected meat. Possibly no signs or symptoms Mild cases of trichinosis — those with onl  Read More

  • Whipple disease

    Digestive signs and symptoms are common in Whipple disease and may include: Diarrhea Stomach cramping and pain, which may worsen after meals Weight loss, associated with the malabsorption of nutrients Other frequent signs and symptoms associated with Whipple disease include: Inflamed joints, particularly the ankles, knees and wrists Fatigue Weakness  Read More