GASTROENTEROLOGY Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine concerned with digestive diseases such as ulcer disease, reflux disease and colon cancer. (Web site) Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine concerned with digestive diseases. (Web site) Gastroenterology is a division within the Department of Internal Medicine of the University of Texas Medical Branch. (Web site) Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. (Web site) Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract - from the mouth to the anus. (Web site)

GASTROENTERITIS

1. Before the 20th century, the term "gastroenteritis" was not commonly used. (Web site)
2. Gastroenteritis is a catchall term for infection or irritation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestine. (Web site)
3. Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestine s (the gastrointestinal tract). (Web site)
4. Gastroenteritis is a diarrheal illness that affects both adults and children. (Web site)
5. Gastroenteritis is a generic term applied to nonspecific inflammation of the GI tract. (Web site)

ABDOMEN

1. Abdomen was distended but soft and non-tender with no mass or hernia. (Web site)
2. Abdomen: The area between the chest and the hips. (Web site)
3. Abdomen: The belly , that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis . (Web site)
4. Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and other organs. (Web site)
5. Abdomen: The space between the chest and pelvis containing the stomach, appendix, colon, rectum, kidneys, bladder gallbladder, spleen, liver and pancreas. (Web site)

ABSCESS

1. Abscess: An accumulation of puss. (Web site)
2. An abscess is a cavity filled with pus. (Web site)
3. An abscess is a collection of pus. (Web site)
4. An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body that is surrounded by swelling (inflammation).
5. An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body, caused by an infection.

ACHALASIA

1. ACHALASIA was first recognized more than 300 years ago. (Web site)
2. Achalasia is a condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter (muscle) cannot relax enough to let food pass into the stomach. (Web site)
3. Achalasia is a condition when the muscles of the esophagus-the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach-do not work correctly.
4. Achalasia is a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax when food passes down the esophagus to the stomach. (Web site)
5. Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).

ACID INDIGESTION

1. Acid Indigestion is a term used to describe abdominal discomfort often associated with food intake.
2. Acid Indigestion is a term used to describe abdominal uneasiness frequently linked with food ingestion.
3. Acid indigestion is a common problem which most of us suffer. (Web site)
4. Acid indigestion is a similar burning discomfort, but in the pit of your stomach. (Web site)
5. Acid indigestion is a type of indigestion involving an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. (Web site)

ACUTE PANCREATITIS

1. ACUTE PANCREATITIS IS A COMMON clinical condition, whose incidence has been increasing over recent years ( 60, 75). (Web site)
2. Acute pancreatitis is a clinical condition whose incidence has increased over the past few years. (Web site)
3. Acute pancreatitis is a common cause for presentation to emergency departments. (Web site)
4. Acute pancreatitis is a common disease with considerable morbidity and mortality [ 1, 2, 3]. (Web site)
5. Acute pancreatitis is a common surgical emergency. (Web site)

ANAL CANCER

1. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the anus.
2. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus. (Web site)
3. Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant ( cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.
4. Anal cancer is a disease with many common symptoms.
5. Anal cancer is a distinct entity from the more common colorectal cancer. (Web site)

ANGIODYSPLASIA

1. Angiodysplasia is a common cause of colonic bleeding, with a reported incidence between 0.2% and 6.2%. (Web site)
2. Angiodysplasia is a common cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (Web site)
3. Angiodysplasia is a degenerative lesion of previously healthy blood vessels found most commonly in the cecum and proximal ascending colon. (Web site)
4. Angiodysplasia is a focal submucosal vascular ectasia acquired with aging (12,13). (Web site)
5. Angiodysplasia is a frequent cause of unexplained upper gastrointestinal bleeding with significant morbidity. (Web site)

ANGIOEDEMA

1. Angioedema is a curious result of C1-esterase deficiency, with sudden, grotesque swelling of bodyparts (weird feedback). (Web site)
2. Angioedema is a form of localized swelling of the deeper layers of the skin and fatty tissues underneath the skin. (Web site)
3. Angioedema is a skin reaction where the tissues swell.
4. Angioedema is a subcutaneous extension of urticaria, resulting in deep swelling within subcutaneous sites. (Web site)
5. Angioedema is an intense, usually disfiguring, temporary swelling of a localized body area. (Web site)

ASCITES

1. Ascites is a common clinical finding, seen usually in cirrhotic patients, but its management is complex. (Web site)
2. Ascites is a common clinical problem in children with liver disease. (Web site)
3. Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a worse prognosis. (Web site)
4. Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis, and heralds a new phase of hepatic decompensation in the progression of the cirrhotic process. (Web site)
5. Ascites is a common complication of liver cirrhosis.

BELCHING

1. BELCHING is the result of too much air in the stomach. (Web site)
2. Belching is a common maneuver used to relieve upper abdominal discomfort. (Web site)
3. Belching is a safety valve which relieves the pressure of air trapped in the stomach. (Web site)
4. Belching is the way most swallowed air leaves the stomach. (Web site)
5. Belching is to bring forth wind noisily from the stomach. (Web site)

BILE

1. Bile - A secretion of the liver that helps digest fats in the intestines. (Web site)
2. Bile is a brown liquid which contains bile salts, cholesterol, bilirubin, and lecithin. (Web site)
3. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps the body absorb fat.
4. Bile is a digestive liquid that is made in the liver. (Web site)
5. Bile is a fluid secreted by the liver that passes, via the bile duct, into the intestine where it is essential for the digestion of fats. (Web site)

BILIARY ATRESIA

1. Biliary atresia is a birth defect. (Web site)
2. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry a liquid called bile from the liver to the gallbladder. (Web site)
3. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. (Web site)
4. Biliary atresia is a chronic, progressive liver problem that becomes evident shortly after birth. (Web site)
5. Biliary atresia is a complex disorder dependent on multidisciplinary management.

BLOATING

1. Bloating is a frequently reported symptom in functional bowel disorders. (Web site)
2. Bloating is a common. (Web site)
3. Bloating is a major concern for many moms-to-be, but luckily there is help out there. (Web site)
4. Bloating is a serious problem for many people. (Web site)
5. Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. (Web site)

BUDD-CHIARI SYNDROME

1. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a congestive hepatopathy caused by blockage of hepatic veins. (Web site)
2. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a disorder in which blood clots (thrombosis) develop in hepatic veins. (Web site)
3. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a disorder resulting from gross outflow block to hepatic veins with numerous causes. (Web site)
4. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare condition resulting from outflow obstruction of the liver. (Web site)
5. Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. (Web site)

CARCINOID SYNDROME

1. Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms and signs associated with carcinoid tumours. (Web site)
2. Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumor (see bronchial adenoma ). (Web site)
3. Carcinoid syndrome is the pattern of symptoms exhibited by people with carcinoid tumors. (Web site)
4. Carcinoid syndrome is the pattern of symptoms seen in people with carcinoid tumors. (Web site)
5. Carcinoid syndrome: A syndrome due to carcinoid tumor which secretes large amounts of the hormone serotonin . (Web site)

CHOLECYSTECTOMY

1. A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. (Web site)
2. A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, an organ located just under the liver on the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. (Web site)
3. A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. (Web site)
4. A cholecystectomy was performed and the intraoperative pathohistological diagnosis of chronic cholecystitis was made from frozen sections. (Web site)
5. CHOLECYSTECTOMY IS a common abdominal surgical operation performed to relieve distressing symptoms and prevent complications of acute cholecystitis. (Web site)

CHOLECYSTITIS

1. Cholecystitis - The Doctors Lounge(TM) Cholecystitis is often accompanied by presence of gallstones. (Web site)
2. Cholecystitis is a disorder marked by inflammation of the gallbladder. (Web site)
3. Cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain. (Web site)
4. Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder wall and nearby abdominal lining. (Web site)
5. Cholecystitis is one problem that can occur with gallstones. (Web site)

CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS

1. Choledocholithiasis is a recognized condition throughout childhood. (Web site)
2. Choledocholithiasis is the presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct. (Web site)
3. Choledocholithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct. (Web site)
4. Choledocholithiasis is the presence of gallstones within the common bile duct that leads into the first portion of the small intestine (the duodenum). (Web site)
5. Choledocholithiasis was reported at the seventh and ninth year of life associated with spherocytosis [12] . (Web site)

CHOLESTASIS

1. CHOLESTASIS is a liver condition that involves pruritis (itching) and increased bile acid levels in the last trimester of pregnancy. (Web site)
2. Cholestasis is a common complication in patients with extrahepatic bacterial infection and sepsis. (Web site)
3. Cholestasis is a marker for hepatocellular carcinomas displaying beta-catenin mutations. (Web site)
4. Cholestasis is a microscopic accumulation of bilirubin inside the liver parenchyma. (Web site)
5. Cholestasis is a relatively rare syndrome that results when the flow of bile from the liver is impaired. (Web site)

CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

1. Chronic pancreatitis is a benign disorder. (Web site)
2. Chronic pancreatitis is a cause of pancreatic insufficiency, which leads to maldigestion and fatty stools. (Web site)
3. Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which there is irreversible progressive destruction of pancreatic tissue. (Web site)
4. Chronic pancreatitis is a condition that causes the pancreas to become inflammed and scarred. (Web site)
5. Chronic pancreatitis is a disease for which the diagnosis may be difficult to ascertain and the treatments are limited. (Web site)

CIRRHOSIS

1. Cirrhosis is a chronic (ongoing, long-term) disease of the liver. (Web site)
2. Cirrhosis is a chronic condition of the liver in which the cells become damaged and scar tissue forms. (Web site)
3. Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. (Web site)
4. Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which the organ becomes fibrotic with changes in the cells and connective tissue. (Web site)
5. Cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver in which liver tissue is replaced by connective tissue, resulting in the loss of liver function. (Web site)

COELIAC DISEASE

1. Coeliac disease is a chronic enteropathy caused by intolerance to gluten. (Web site)
2. Coeliac disease is a common chronic inflammatory bowel condition encountered by doctors. (Web site)
3. Coeliac disease is a common disorder in children as well as in adults. (Web site)
4. Coeliac disease is a common enteropathy with a strong inherited risk characterised by dietary wheat, rye and barley induced T-cell activation. (Web site)
5. Coeliac disease is a common form of malabsorption, affecting up to 1% of people of northern European descent. (Web site)

COLON

1. Colon - the large intestine. (Web site)
2. Colon: The large intestine which stores digestible material. (Web site)
3. Colon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food.
4. Colon: The part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. (Web site)
5. The colon is a flexible tube lined with muscles. (Web site)

COLORECTAL CANCER

1. Colorectal cancer is a cancer found in the colon or rectum. (Web site)
2. Colorectal cancer is a commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women.
3. Colorectal cancer is a disease in which many DNA mutations associated with the process of carcinogenesis have been characterized. (Web site)
4. Colorectal cancer is a disease originating from the epithelial cells lining the gastrointestinal tract. (Web site)
5. Colorectal cancer is a disease resulting from mutations in epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract. (Web site)

COLOSTOMY

1. A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which the upper part of the intestine is sewn to an opening made in the skin of the abdomen. (Web site)
2. A colostomy is a surgically created opening into the colon, through the abdomen. (Web site)
3. A colostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall through which digested food passes. (Web site)
4. A colostomy is an operation that diverts stool through an opening in the abdomen instead of through the rectum. (Web site)
5. A colostomy is the last resort to treat fecal incontinence. (Web site)

CONSTIPATION

1. Constipation is a change in a child?s bowel pattern, which includes harder stools and longer periods between stools. (Web site)
2. Constipation is a common cause of fecal incontinence in young children. (Web site)
3. Constipation is a common childhood condition, estimated to occur in 5 to 10 percent of children. (Web site)
4. Constipation is a common childhood problem. (Web site)
5. Constipation is a common complaint in children, occurring in up to 10 percent of youngsters. (Web site)

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

1. Cystic Fibrosis - a common hereditary disease which affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and early death. (Web site)
2. Cystic fibrosis is a "multi-system" disease, meaning that it affects many body organs. (Web site)
3. Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disease that affects about 30,000 people in the United States. (Web site)
4. Cystic fibrosis is a complicated illness that requires clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. (Web site)
5. Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that affects 30,000 children and adults in the United States. (Web site)

DIARRHEA

1. Diarrhea : A familiar phenomenon with unusually frequent or unusually liquid bowel movements, excessive watery evacuations of fecal material. (Web site)
2. Diarrhea is a common clinical feature of immune-mediated bowel dysfunction. (Web site)
3. Diarrhea is a common condition and is usually not serious. (Web site)
4. Diarrhea is a common presenting symptom but is not universal in patients with celiac sprue. (Web site)
5. Diarrhea is a common problem that everyone suffers from occasionally. (Web site)

DIVERTICULA

1. Diverticula are believed to be caused by overly forceful contractions of the muscular wall of the large intestine. (Web site)
2. Diverticula are common. (Web site)
3. Diverticula are covered only by serosa and tend to develop in areas where vasa recta penetrate the bowel wall. (Web site)
4. Diverticula are most common among the populations of the developed countries of the West (North America, Great Britain, and northern and western Europe). (Web site)
5. Diverticula are out-pouchings of the wall of the colon. (Web site)

DIVERTICULITIS

1. Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease particularly found in the large intestine. (Web site)
2. Diverticulitis is a common digestive disorder particularly found in the large intestine. (Web site)
3. Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. (Web site)
4. Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, the main part of the large intestine. (Web site)
5. Diverticulitis is a complication of diverticulosis. (Web site)

DIVERTICULOSIS

1. Diverticulosis is a common condition affecting both men and women. (Web site)
2. Diverticulosis is a common condition that may require surgery. (Web site)
3. Diverticulosis is a common disease in the western society with an incidence of 33–66%. (Web site)
4. Diverticulosis is a common disorder especially in older people. (Web site)
5. Diverticulosis is a condition in which little sacs-or out-pouchings-called diverticula, develop in the wall of the colon. (Web site)

DYSPEPSIA

1. DYSPEPSIA IS an extremely common problem in the United States. (Web site)
2. Dyspepsia is a chronic relapsing and remitting disorder, often with an insidious onset, and measuring prevalence in this situation is more problematic.
3. Dyspepsia is a chronic, relapsing and remitting symptom.
4. Dyspepsia is a collective term and includes conditions in both categories. (Web site)
5. Dyspepsia is a common clinical problem that may be seen in 25% to 40% of adults. (Web site)

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

1. Esophageal cancer is a devastating disease. (Web site)
2. Esophageal cancer is a difficult tumor for the physician because it is usually not surgically curable at the time of diagnosis. (Web site)
3. Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus. (Web site)
4. Esophageal cancer is a global health problem. (Web site)
5. Esophageal cancer is a highly aggressive neoplasm. (Web site)

ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

1. Esophageal varices are dilated blood vessels within the wall of the esophagus. (Web site)
2. Esophageal varices are dilated blood vessels within the walls of the lower part of the esophagus that are prone to bleeding. (Web site)
3. Esophageal varices are dilated veins in the submucosal layer of the esophagus. (Web site)
4. Esophageal varices are disagnosed with endoscopy. (Web site)
5. Esophageal varices are enlarged or swollen veins on the lining of the esophagus which are prone to bleeding.

ESOPHAGITIS

1. Esophagitis is a condition due to an inflammation of the lining of the lower end of the oesophagus. (Web site)
2. Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach. (Web site)
3. Esophagitis is a major cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in the elderly. (Web site)
4. Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. (Web site)
5. Esophagitis is the most prevalent complication of GERD, affecting 40% of GERD patients, and has therapeutic implications ( 2). (Web site)

ESOPHAGUS

1. Esophagus: A tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. (Web site)
2. Esophagus: The esophagus is that soft tube-like portion of the digestive tract connecting the pharynx with the stomach. (Web site)
3. The esophagus is a hollow muscular tube, closed proximally and distally by muscular sphincters. (Web site)
4. The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. (Web site)
5. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. (Web site)

FAMILIAL ADENOMATOUS POLYPOSIS

1. Familial adenomatous polyposis is a disorder that runs in families and is characterized by the development of hundreds of polyps and eventual colon cancer. (Web site)
2. Familial adenomatous polyposis is a genetic condition caused by a mutation in the APC gene on chromosome 5.
3. Familial adenomatous polyposis is a group of rare disorders that affects males and females in equal numbers. (Web site)
4. Familial adenomatous polyposis is a group of rare inherited disorders of the gastrointestinal system. (Web site)
5. Familial adenomatous polyposis is a hereditary disorder causing numerous colonic polyps and resulting in colon carcinoma by age 40. (Web site)

FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER

1. Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disease carried by one in seven Armenians. (Web site)
2. Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sporadic, paroxysmal attacks of fever and serosal inflammation. (Web site)
3. Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited condition characterized by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest, or joints. (Web site)
4. Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder caused by an abnormal recessive gene (see Inheriting Abnormal Recessive Genes ). (Web site)
5. Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder characterized by recurrent fever and inflammation, often involving the abdomen or the lung. (Web site)

FATTY LIVER

1. Fatty liver is a common abnormality among patients undergoing cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen. (Web site)
2. Fatty liver is a common cause of liver disease in children. (Web site)
3. Fatty liver is a common imaging finding, with a prevalence of 15%–95%, depending on the population. (Web site)
4. Fatty liver is a common silent process that can occur both in drinkers and in non-drinkers. (Web site)
5. Fatty liver is a consequence of negative energy balance, not positive energy balance. (Web site)

FECAL IMPACTION

1. A fecal impaction is a large mass of dry, hard stool that can develop in the rectum due to chronic constipation . (Web site)
2. A fecal impaction is a solid, immobile bulk of stool that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation. (Web site)
3. Fecal impaction is a common cause of incontinence in older adults. (Web site)
4. Fecal impaction is a fairly common complication of long-term constipation in the elderly and bedridden, occurring in about 30% of all nursing home residents. (Web site)
5. Fecal impaction is a serious complication of constipation in which the stool hardens and can no longer be eliminated with normal bowel movements. (Web site)

FECAL INCONTINENCE

1. Fecal incontinence is a common condition — more common in older people and in women. (Web site)
2. Fecal incontinence is a common problem that is underreported, underdiagnosed and poorly managed. (Web site)
3. Fecal incontinence is a difficult condition to face.
4. Fecal incontinence is a disabling disease, often observed in young subjects, that may have devastating psycho-social consequences. (Web site)
5. Fecal incontinence is a distressing condition, recognized for its negative impact on quality of life for women of all ages. (Web site)

FLATULENCE

1. Flatulence is a French noun derived from fl?tus, which as a medical term means 'accumulation of gas in a natural cavity'. (Web site)
2. Flatulence is a common sympton. (Web site)
3. Flatulence is a condition where gas develops, sometimes in excess, both in the small and the large intestine. (Web site)
4. Flatulence is a potential source of humor, either due to the foul smell or the sounds produced. (Web site)
5. Flatulence is also known as farting; it is the act of passing intestinal gas from the anus. (Web site)

FOOD ALLERGY

1. A food allergy is an adverse reaction to a food or food component that involves the body's immune system. (Web site)
2. A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food. (Web site)
3. A food allergy is an immunologic response to a food protein.
4. Food allergy is a common and increasing problem worldwide. (Web site)
5. Food allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction initiated by immunologic mechanisms. (Web site)

GALLBLADDER

1. Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ just below the liver that stores the bile secreted by the liver. (Web site)
2. Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ that stores bile. (Web site)
3. Gallbladder: A small, digestive organ positioned under the liver, which concentrates and stores bile. (Web site)
4. The gallbladder is a dispensable organ.
5. The gallbladder is a four inch sac with a muscular wall that is located under the liver. (Web site)

GALLSTONES

1. Gallstones are a relatively common disorder in most populations. (Web site)
2. Gallstones are among the most common gastrointestinal illness requiring hospitalization, and frequently occur in young, otherwise healthy people.
3. Gallstones are asymptomatic in 40% to 60% of patients with cholelithiasis (6). (Web site)
4. Gallstones are caused by an alteration in the chemical composition of bile, which is a fluid that helps the body break down and absorb fats. (Web site)
5. Gallstones are caused by an alteration in the chemical composition of bile.

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a chronic illness, and there are no known clinical or behavioral treatments that conclusively improve this condition.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic disorder, and the majority of patients relapse after discontinuation of antisecretory therapy. (Web site)
3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common and expensive chronic disorder that can seriously affect patient quality of life. (Web site)
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition encountered in clinical practice. (Web site)
5. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition in children. (Web site)

GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

1. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common clinical problem. (Web site)
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common problem and its most common etiology is peptic ulcer disease. (Web site)
3. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a pathology that has a significant impact on medical care services and expenditure. (Web site)
4. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a symptom that can be caused by a number of different conditions. (Web site)
5. Gastrointestinal bleeding: The presence of blood in the upper gastrointestinal tract results in increased ammonia and nitrogen absorption from the gut. (Web site)

GERD

1. GERD is a common disease, with associated typical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation.
2. GERD is a chronic problem and may need life long treatment to prevent relapses. (Web site)
3. GERD is a chronic progressive disorder, often prompting patients to seek medical advice for further treatment. (Web site)
4. GERD is a common disease that has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. (Web site)
5. GERD is a common problem that requires medical attention when symptoms and tissue damage become troublesome. (Web site)
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