stomach

Gastric Polyps (Stomach Growths) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Many of the stomach’s functions are dependent on this organ being a hollow cavity. It has to allow for the entry of food and fluid. Hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes are released into the cavity. [Read More ...]

Empty Stomach – Causes of Empty Stomach Feeling

The term “empty stomach” is commonly used to describe the sensation of hunger. This sensation (also known as “hunger pangs”) occurs when the blood glucose level dips and the stomach [Read More ...]

Gastroparesis (Weak/Paralysed Stomach Muscles)

What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis refers to an abnormal condition in which the rate of emptying of stomach contents slows down significantly. This is largely due to a problem with the stomach muscles or the [Read More ...]

Stomach Anatomy – Parts of the Stomach, Location in the Abdomen

Our alimentary canal is essentially a long hollow tube that extends all the way from the mouth to the anus. However, this tube is not homogenous all along its length. Different segments of the alimentary canal [Read More ...]

Weak Stomach – Meaning, Causes and Remedies

The term “weak stomach” is neither a medical term nor does it refer to any specific stomach condition. When people use the term “weak stomach”, they may be referring to any abnormal [Read More ...]

Full Stomach – Causes of Fullness Sensation in the Stomach

It is normal to feel a fullness in the stomach after eating a hearty meal. This occurs due to a distension of the walls of the stomach caused by the food that enters this organ. The feeling of fullness in the [Read More ...]

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