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What system is chyme in?
lower back
Does heartburn hurt in your back?
when i get heartburn in tends to hurt my left side of my back i always mistake it for a heart attack but it only happens if i lay down or bend over so i know its only heartburn
What is caused by the overflow of HCl back into the esophagus?
Heartburn
Why do people get heartburn?
Heartburn can be a heart attack and so could back pain. Especially in females, heart attacks manifest themselves as lower back pain, with the additional symptom of heartburn I would certainly suspect cardiac involvement. Heart attacks can be small and non-debilitating in some individuals. A doctor can tell you for sure.
Is examination of the back an organ system or body examination?
The back is a body area, not an organ system.
What is the usual cause of heartburn?
Common causes of heartburn are peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid indigestion. Acid indigestion or heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest located just behind the breast bone or in the upper stomach area. Heart burn is often triggered by certain fatty foods, alcoholic beverages, citrus fruits, or spicy foods.
Why does clindamycin cause heartburn?
Clindamycin can cause heartburn primarily due to its potential to irritate the gastrointestinal tract. As an antibiotic, it disrupts the normal gut flora, which can lead to gastrointestinal side effects, including acid reflux or heartburn. Additionally, clindamycin can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, further contributing to the sensation of heartburn.
What is the medical term meaning back of the body?
Dorsal or posterior mean back of the body.
Which side do you lay on to get rid of heartburn?
To alleviate heartburn, it's generally recommended to lie on your left side. This position helps to keep the stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus, as the anatomy of the stomach and the esophageal sphincter can prevent reflux more effectively when lying on the left. Additionally, avoiding lying flat on your back or right side can help reduce the likelihood of heartburn symptoms.
The process by which food within the small intestine is mixed with digestive juices by backward and forward movement across the internal wall of the organ is called?
Segmental movement is the special type of mixing movement that pushes chyme back and forth in the small intestine. This motion lets it mix more completely with intestinal juices. In contrast, peristalsis, which is less common in the small intestine than segmental movement, is a one way movement of the chyme towards the large intestine.
What is the organ at the back of the mouth that allows passage of food and air?
Organ at back of the mouth where food and air may pass.
Which type of movement in the GI system is primarily responsible for moving chyme back and forth?
Peristalsis is the primary movement responsible for moving chyme back and forth in the GI system. This wave-like muscle contraction helps push food along the digestive tract and mixes it with digestive enzymes for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
