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Discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus?
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discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus is known as?
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Where is a hiatal hernia found?
Hiatal Hernia is a condition in which part of your stomach protrudes upward through an opening of the diaphragm. The cause is unknown, but it may be due to the weakening of the supporting tissue. Hiatal Hernia rarely shows symptoms; but if pain and discomfort are felt/noted; it maybe because of gastric acid reflux, bile, and/or air. And some of rare symptoms felt maybe chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and/or heartburn (much worse when bending and/or lying). And the goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and prevent complications
What allows a fungus to stand upward?
The stem allows fungus to stand upward.
What is the position for lying on the spine facing upward?
Supine.
When the palm faces upward it is in what position?
The palm is up in the anatomical position. This is also when the forearm is supinated.
Rotation that turns the palm of the hand upward is called?
supination..
Discomfort due to the regurgitation of the stomach acid upward into the esophagus?
Pyrosis
What is discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus?
heartburn
What is upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus called?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
What procedure is involved in an esophagogastrectomy?
The cancerous portion of the esophagus will then be cut and removed along with nearby lymph nodes. Finally, a portion of the stomach will be pulled upward and connected to the remaining portion of the esophagus
Name and describe the function of two valves found in the stomach?
To hold the food within the stomach there are two valves. At the top of the stomach is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which prevents backsplash of stomach contents upward into the esophagus. At the bottom of the stomach is the pyloric which controls the "drain" of the stomach.
What is sliding hietal hernia?
A hiatal hernia is a weakness between the esophagus and stomach. In typical hiatal hernia, part of the top of the stomach sits alongside the esophagus in the chest (where it should not be). The person can have pain where the ribcage meets at the bottom.In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach is pulled upward when the patient swallows, then drops back down the rest of the time. You can picture it like the esophagus is a rope pulling the stomach up during a swallow, then letting go and letting it slide back down.
Where does the food pass through between the mouth and stomach?
It travels down our esophagus, which is basically a long wide tube that has muscles the whole way down it for pushing food towards our stomach. When we vomit, these muscles work in reverse to push stomach contents back upward.
What does food travel through on its way to the stomach?
It travels down our esophagus, which is basically a long wide tube that has muscles the whole way down it for pushing food towards our stomach. When we vomit, these muscles work in reverse to push stomach contents back upward.
Why is the epiglottis imporent?
The epiglottis guards the entrance of the glottis, the opening between the vocal folds and the entrance to the lungs.=It is normally pointed upward, but during swallowing, elevation of the hyoid bone draws the larynx upward; as a result, the epiglottis folds down to a more horizontal position. In this position it prevents food from going into the trachea and instead directs it to the esophagus, which is more posterior, into the stomach.=
Food exits the stomach by passing through the?
It travels down our esophagus, which is basically a long wide tube that has muscles the whole way down it for pushing food towards our stomach. When we vomit, these muscles work in reverse to push stomach contents back upward.
Which type of hernia is the result of an upward protrusion of the stomach through the diaphgram due to an enlarged cardiac sphincter?
Hiatal
Reflux board?
DefinitionA reflux board is a device prescribed for use in children who have gastroesophageal reflux. The board tilts the child upward, to prevent or reduce gastroesophageal reflux while the child is lying in bed.InformationA reflux board is used to lift the child's head and shoulders above his stomach. It uses gravity to reduce episodes of gastroesophageal reflux, in which stomach contents flow out of the stomach, back into the esophagus and mouth, and possibly into the lungs. The board is used less often these days, because it has been replaced by new medical treatments and less invasive surgeries (using scopes).
