Stomach conditions
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Peritonitis
Peritonitis – Definition Peritonitis is an inflammation or infection of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is a thin tissue lining that…
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Pancreatitis
(Chronic Pancreatitis; Acute Pancreatitis) Pancreatitis – Definition Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is…
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer – Definition Pancreatic cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long,…
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance – Definition Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant quantities of lactose. Lactose is a sugar found…
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Irritable bowel syndrome
(Functional Colitis; IBS; Intestinal Neurosis; Irritable Colon; Laxative Colitis; Mucous Colitis; Nervous Indigestion; Spastic Colon) Irritable bowel syndrome – Definition…
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