Viruses are extremely complex little inconveniences or a major health disruptor. This coverage is a discussion in general.
Viral infections are caused by very minuscule sized viruses, that raid a living cell for growth. Smaller than any bacteria, fungus or parasite disease creators your body is going to come across.
Once inside, a virus foray may [...]
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Gastritis is essentially a painful inflammation of your stomach lining. This inflammation may be caused by:
a bacterial infection
drinking too much alcohol
prolonged use aspirin or ibuprofen
In some cases gastritis develops after:
burns
major surgery
traumatic injury
severe infections
Also, certain diseases can cause gastritis, such as:
chronic bile reflux
pernicious anemia
autoimmune disorders
The most common symptoms of gastritis are abdominal upset and [...]
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Gas is a common source that makes your stomach feel bloated and full. Gas pains in your digestive tract usually comes from two sources:
the air that you swallow
the breakdown of food by bacteria in the large intestine
Certain foods may cause you to experience gas, while not having this the same affect on others.
Drinking lots non-fizzy [...]
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If you are experiencing excruciating, severe pain in your abdominal area (stomach), along with it feeling hard (board-like) and tender, have a fever, nausea and vomiting, then stop reading and get to your nearest emergency medical facility. These are symptoms of peritonitis.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the the tissue that lines the wall of the [...]
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Pancreatitis occurs when your pancreas becomes inflamed. Its inflammation may be acute (short term) or chronic (ongoing), and over-consumption of alcohol is a common cause for both. Gallstones being another notable cause, and some pancreatic upset is without identifiable reason or explanation.
In either case, your first sign of pancreatitis is usually pain in the upper [...]
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Endometriosis occurs when the tissue lining the inside of your uterus grows outside its tissue designated area. Basically, endometrium tissue grows out into the area of your pelvic and abdominal cavity, which is beyond the place where it is meant to grow.
A common symptom of endometriosis is pain. This pain is most often felt [...]
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If you are experiencing intense, sharp pain with tenderness around your belly button, or navel, you need to seek medical attention immediately and be evaluated for appendicitis.
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts, it is considered a medical emergency and if treated promptly, you have great odds of recovery without difficulty.
However, if [...]
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Gallstones develop in your gallbladder, which is a small sac located below your liver in the right upper abdominal (stomach) area. Gallstones are formed when liquid that is stored there hardens into a pebble-like chunk.
Your gallbladder stores liquid bile that is used by your digestive system to digest fats. It works by contracting to push [...]
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Crohn’s disease, also known as ileitis or enteritis, is a chronic gastrointestinal system disorder causing inflammation anywhere along your digestive tract.
However, it most often affects the lower part of the small intestine (ileum), which is located on the lower right side of your abdominal (stomach) area.
The symptoms of Crohn’s Disease most often experienced are lower [...]
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Your abdomen stretches from below your chest to your groin, commonly referred to as the stomach. This area of your body contains many very important organs. And your pain or ache may be coming from any one of these.
There are numerous conditions that can cause abdominal pain. In many cases you can simply wait, use [...]
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