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Digestive Disorders

Peptic Ulcer

What is Peptic Ulcer? Peptic Ulcer term is used to refer to a group of ulcerative disorders of the upper digestive system which appear to have in common the participation of acid-pepsin in their appearance. A peptic ulcer is produced when…

Duedenal Ulcer

What is Duedenal Ulcer? Duedenal Ulcer is a chronic and recurrent disease. The ulcer is usually deep and sharply demarcated. More than 95% of duodenal ulcers occur in the first portion of the duodenum. These ulcers are round or elliptical,…

Gastric Erosion

What is GAstric Erosion? Gastric Erosion is minor ulceration of the gastric mucosa. Causes of Gastric Erosion Drugs like aspirin and steroid. Clinical Features of Gastric Erosion 1. Blood in the vomit. 2. Black tarry stools.…

Digestive Disorders

Esophagitis - Esophagitis condition consists of damage to the mucous membrane as a result of reflux of stomach contents into the food pipe due to a weak lower esophageal sphincter. Hiatus Hernia - Hiatus Hernia is the herniation of a part…