Heartburn and Related Topics
Pregnancy care
Pregnancy care
Pregnancy care
Bernstein test
Bernstein test
Bernstein test
Secretin stimulation test
Secretin stimulation test
Secretin stimulation test
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophageal manometry
Esophageal manometry
Esophageal manometry
Gastric suction
Gastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of the stomach, usually for analysis or removal of irritating elements such as poisons.
Gastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of the stomach, usually for analysis or removal of irritating elements such as poisons.
Upper GI and small bowel series
Upper GI and small bowel series
Upper GI and small bowel series
Esophageal biopsy culture
Esophageal biopsy culture is a laboratory test to identify organisms causing infection from a specimen obtained by a biopsy of the esophagus.
Esophageal biopsy culture is a laboratory test to identify organisms causing infection from a specimen obtained by a biopsy of the esophagus.
Culture - gastric tissue biopsy
This is an examination of a sample of gastric (stomach) tissue for culture to aid in determining the presence of certain microorganisms which may be playing a role in certain diseases.
This is an examination of a sample of gastric (stomach) tissue for culture to aid in determining the presence of certain microorganisms which may be playing a role in certain diseases.
LH response to GnRH
LH response to GnRH is a test of the ability of the pituitary gland to appropriately respond to stimulation by a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH, a hormone produced in the ). This ability is assessed indirectly.
LH response to GnRH is a test of the ability of the pituitary gland to appropriately respond to stimulation by a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH, a hormone produced in the ). This ability is assessed indirectly.
Esophageal pH monitoring
Esophageal pH monitoring is a test that measures how often and for how long enters the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).
Esophageal pH monitoring is a test that measures how often and for how long enters the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).
Gastric culture
A gastric culture tests the stomach (gastric) contents in children to identify the microoganism that causes ().
A gastric culture tests the stomach (gastric) contents in children to identify the microoganism that causes ().
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
Indigestion
Indigestion is a vague feeling of -- possibly including a feeling of fullness, , , and .
Indigestion is a vague feeling of -- possibly including a feeling of fullness, , , and .
Sleeping difficulty
Chronic and persistent difficulty in either (1) falling asleep (initial insomnia), (2) remaining asleep through the night (middle insomnia), or (3) waking up too early (terminal insomnia). All types of insomnia can lead to daytime drowsiness, poor concentration, and the inability to feel refreshed and rested in the morning.
Chronic and persistent difficulty in either (1) falling asleep (initial insomnia), (2) remaining asleep through the night (middle insomnia), or (3) waking up too early (terminal insomnia). All types of insomnia can lead to daytime drowsiness, poor concentration, and the inability to feel refreshed and rested in the morning.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gas - flatulence
Gas - flatulence
Gas - flatulence
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Vomiting blood
Vomiting blood is a regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus (the feeding tube that transmits food and secretions from mouth to stomach), stomach, and small intestine.
Vomiting blood is a regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus (the feeding tube that transmits food and secretions from mouth to stomach), stomach, and small intestine.
Swallowing pain or burning
A strong feeling of burning, squeezing pain while swallowing (felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone) may be a symptom of a serious disorder.
A strong feeling of burning, squeezing pain while swallowing (felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone) may be a symptom of a serious disorder.
Swallowing difficulty
Difficulty when swallowing is the sensation that food is stuck in the throat or upper chest. This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone (sternum).
Difficulty when swallowing is the sensation that food is stuck in the throat or upper chest. This may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone (sternum).
Heartburn
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat.
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat.
Belching
Belching is the act of bringing up air from the stomach with a typical sound.
Belching is the act of bringing up air from the stomach with a typical sound.
Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair
This surgery is used to repair two congenital defects of the airway and the digestive tract: (TEF) and . These defects usually occur together, but they may occur separately.
This surgery is used to repair two congenital defects of the airway and the digestive tract: (TEF) and . These defects usually occur together, but they may occur separately.
Hiatal hernia repair
This procedure corrects a defect in the diaphragm (breathing muscle), which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A occurs when the normal opening in the diphragm is too large. If the defect is not repaired, the stomach or other abdominal contents may bulge (herniate) into the chest, causing (gastroesophageal reflux) and serious damage to the esophagus.
This procedure corrects a defect in the diaphragm (breathing muscle), which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A occurs when the normal opening in the diphragm is too large. If the defect is not repaired, the stomach or other abdominal contents may bulge (herniate) into the chest, causing (gastroesophageal reflux) and serious damage to the esophagus.
Tolmetin
This is poisoning from an overdose of tolmetin.
This is poisoning from an overdose of tolmetin.
Endoscope
An endoscope is a device with a light attached, used to look inside a body cavity or organ. The scope is inserted through a natural opening, such as the mouth during a bronchoscopy, the rectum for a sigmoidoscopy, or the vagina for a cystoscopy. A medical procedure using any type of endoscope is called . Related topics:
An endoscope is a device with a light attached, used to look inside a body cavity or organ. The scope is inserted through a natural opening, such as the mouth during a bronchoscopy, the rectum for a sigmoidoscopy, or the vagina for a cystoscopy. A medical procedure using any type of endoscope is called . Related topics:
Enzyme
Enzyme
Enzyme
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Bananas and upset stomach
Bananas and upset stomach
Bananas and upset stomach
Heartburn prevention
Heartburn prevention
Heartburn prevention
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Reflux board
Reflux board
Reflux board
Bezoar
A bezoar is a ball of swallowed foreign material (usually hair or fiber) that collects in the stomach and fails to pass through the intestines.
A bezoar is a ball of swallowed foreign material (usually hair or fiber) that collects in the stomach and fails to pass through the intestines.
Plummer-Vinson syndrome/esophageal web
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a disorder linked to severe, long-term , which causes due to web-like membranes of tissue growing in the throat.
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a disorder linked to severe, long-term , which causes due to web-like membranes of tissue growing in the throat.
Esophagitis
Esophagitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.
Esophagitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Barretts esophagus
A disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube which carries food from the throat to the stomach) has cellular changes caused by irritation from stomach acid which has leaked into the esophagus. This leakage of acid is commonly known as "heartburn" ().
A disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube which carries food from the throat to the stomach) has cellular changes caused by irritation from stomach acid which has leaked into the esophagus. This leakage of acid is commonly known as "heartburn" ().
Gallbladder disease
Gall bladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or obstruction of the gallbladder.
Gall bladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or obstruction of the gallbladder.
Hiatal hernia
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle used in breathing that separates the chest from the abdomen.
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle used in breathing that separates the chest from the abdomen.
Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
Gastroesophageal reflux is the movement of stomach contents up the esophagus toward the mouth, rather than down through the digestive system ().
Gastroesophageal reflux is the movement of stomach contents up the esophagus toward the mouth, rather than down through the digestive system ().
Colic and Crying
Colic and Crying
Colic and Crying
Esophageal atresia
Esophageal atresia is a disorder of the digestive system in which the esophagus does not develop properly. The disorder is a congenital defect, which means it occurs before birth. There are several types.
Esophageal atresia is a disorder of the digestive system in which the esophagus does not develop properly. The disorder is a congenital defect, which means it occurs before birth. There are several types.
CMV - gastroenteritis/colitis
CMV gastroenteritis or colitis is an inflammation of the stomach or intestine caused by infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV).
CMV gastroenteritis or colitis is an inflammation of the stomach or intestine caused by infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Herpes Esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is an infection causing inflammation and in the esophagus. It is caused by the virus.
Herpes esophagitis is an infection causing inflammation and in the esophagus. It is caused by the virus.
CMV Esophagitis
CMV esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV).
CMV esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Candida Esophagitis
Candidal esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus (the "food pipe" or muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). It is caused by the yeast Candida.
Candidal esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus (the "food pipe" or muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). It is caused by the yeast Candida.
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the skin, blood vessels, skeletal muscles, and internal organs.
Scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the skin, blood vessels, skeletal muscles, and internal organs.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition caused by abnormal production of the hormone gastrin. A small tumor (gastinoma) in the pancreas produces the high levels of gastrin in the blood.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition caused by abnormal production of the hormone gastrin. A small tumor (gastinoma) in the pancreas produces the high levels of gastrin in the blood.
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis
Esophageal spasm
Esophageal spasms involve irregular contractions of the muscles in the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. These do not propel food effectively to the stomach.
Esophageal spasms involve irregular contractions of the muscles in the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. These do not propel food effectively to the stomach.
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Gallstones
Gallstones are formed within the gallbladder, an organ that stores excreted from the liver. Bile is a solution of water, salts, lecithin, cholesterol, and other substances. If the concentration of these components changes, they may precipitate from solution and form gallstones.
Gallstones are formed within the gallbladder, an organ that stores excreted from the liver. Bile is a solution of water, salts, lecithin, cholesterol, and other substances. If the concentration of these components changes, they may precipitate from solution and form gallstones.
Mallory-Weiss tear
A Mallory-Weiss tear occurs in the at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach, causing bleeding.
A Mallory-Weiss tear occurs in the at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach, causing bleeding.
Bleeding esophageal varices
Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach.
Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach.
Achalasia
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). The esophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach, and the valve from the esophagus to the stomach does not relax as much as it needs to during swallowing. This relaxation is needed to allow food to enter the stomach.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). The esophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach, and the valve from the esophagus to the stomach does not relax as much as it needs to during swallowing. This relaxation is needed to allow food to enter the stomach.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This partially digested material is usually acidic and can irritate the esophagus, often causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This partially digested material is usually acidic and can irritate the esophagus, often causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Gastritis - acute
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Gastritis - chronic
Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach that occurs gradually and persisits for a prolonged time.
Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach that occurs gradually and persisits for a prolonged time.
Esophageal perforation
Esophageal perforation
Esophageal perforation
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
Stress gastritis
Stress gastritis
Stress gastritis
Gastric cancer
Gastric cancers are of the stomach.
Gastric cancers are of the stomach.
Gastric ulcer
A gastric is a break in the normal tissue lining the stomach. See also , which is a break in the normal tissue lining the duodenum (the first part of the small bowel).
A gastric is a break in the normal tissue lining the stomach. See also , which is a break in the normal tissue lining the duodenum (the first part of the small bowel).
Esophageal stricture - benign
A narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) which causes .
A narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) which causes .
Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcer