Stomach Paralysis/Gastroparesis (gastric stasis) is derived from Greek words gastro/gaster or stomach, and paresis or partial paralysis. It is a clinical condition resulting from delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction and is associated with upper gastrointestinal symptoms.[rx][rx][rx] The term gastroparesis literally means “stomach paralysis.” Gastroparesis could be defined as a condition of … [Read more…]

Gastric Stasis/Gastroparesis (gastric stasis) is derived from Greek words gastro/gaster or stomach, and paresis or partial paralysis. It is a clinical condition resulting from delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction and is associated with upper gastrointestinal symptoms.[rx][rx][rx] The term gastroparesis literally means “stomach paralysis.” Gastroparesis could be defined as a condition of … [Read more…]

Gastroparesis (gastric stasis) is derived from Greek words gastro/gaster or stomach, and paresis or partial paralysis. It is a clinical condition resulting from delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction and is associated with upper gastrointestinal symptoms.[rx][rx][rx] The term gastroparesis literally means “stomach paralysis.” Gastroparesis could be defined as a condition of collective … [Read more…]

What Is Acute Abdomen?/Acute Abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The patient will usually present with sudden onset of abdominal pain with associated nausea or vomiting. Most patients with acute abdomen appear ill. Acute abdomen is occasionally … [Read more…]

Acute Abdomen is a condition that demands urgent attention and treatment. The acute abdomen may be caused by an infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion, or obstruction. The patient will usually present with sudden onset of abdominal pain with associated nausea or vomiting. Most patients with acute abdomen appear ill. Acute abdomen is occasionally used synonymously with … [Read more…]

What Is Hypochlorhydria?/Hypochlorhydria refers to conditions in which the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is respectively absent or reduced. It is usually secondary to an underlying medical condition.[rx][rx] Gastric acid is the fluid secreted by the stomach. It is composed of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride. Hydrochloric acid plays an integral … [Read more…]

Hypochlorhydria refers to conditions in which the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is respectively absent or reduced. It is usually secondary to an underlying medical condition.[rx][rx] Gastric acid is the fluid secreted by the stomach. It is composed of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride. Hydrochloric acid plays an integral part in … [Read more…]

Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria refers to conditions in which the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is respectively absent or reduced. It is usually secondary to an underlying medical condition.[rx][rx] Gastric acid is the fluid secreted by the stomach. It is composed of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride. Hydrochloric acid plays an integral … [Read more…]

Stomach Flu/The word “gastroenteritis” originates from the Greek word gaston, meaning “stomach,” and enteron, meaning “small intestine.” So the word “gastroenteritis” means “inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.” Medically, gastroenteritis is defined as diarrheal disease, in other words, an increase in bowel movement frequency with or without vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. An increase in bowel … [Read more…]

Infectious Diarrhea and Gastro/The word “gastroenteritis” originates from the Greek word gaston, meaning “stomach,” and enteron, meaning “small intestine.” So the word “gastroenteritis” means “inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.” Medically, gastroenteritis is defined as diarrheal disease, in other words, an increase in bowel movement frequency with or without vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. An increase … [Read more…]

The word “gastroenteritis” originates from the Greek word gaston, meaning “stomach,” and enteron, meaning “small intestine.” So the word “gastroenteritis” means “inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.” Medically, gastroenteritis is defined as diarrheal disease, in other words, an increase in bowel movement frequency with or without vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. An increase in bowel movement … [Read more…]

Malabsorption Disorders can arise from any defect in the digestion/absorption process. These defects can result from an inherent disease of the mucosa, conditions that lead to acquired damage of the mucosa, congenital defects in the intestinal membrane transport systems, impaired absorption of specific nutrients, impaired GI motility (decreased peristalsis and stasis), disrupted bacterial flora, infection, or … [Read more…]