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Stomach

The stomach is a part of the digestive system where food is broken down by acid. It is then transferred to the intestines.

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What is wrong with your stomach if its causing more gas?

It's usually not your stomach that's causing the gas, but your diet. High fiber diets can cause severe gas. If you have an upset stomach from gas, you might consider an over-the-counter gas remedy, such as Gas-X.

In more severe cases, it could be an ulcer, in which case, the gas is accompanied by abdominal pain. A doctor's visit should be in your near future.

Also, in other cases, gas can be a precursor to a bowel movement. This is also accompanied by slight to severe abdominal discomfort.

What happens if there is too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

Gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach, may occur if there is too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Eventually a gastric ulcer may develop.

What is health effects can result from abnormal values of pH in stomach?

Gastric acid which is produced in the stomach gets neutralised by the food we eat and by the bile and the pancreatic juices. High levels of acidity can give rise to reflux oesophagitis, gastritis, gastric erosion, gastric and duodenal ulcers and this can lead to perforation and bleeding if the ulcers are not treated.

Low acidity for prolonged periods can be a cause for stomach cancer.

The stomach connects to what part of the small intestines?

the duodenum (the first 25cm of the small intestine)

Reasons for getting Gullet or Stomach Lesions?

Lesions in the oesophagus (gullet) and stomach can be caused by elevated acid production in the stomach. See your doctor for PPI therapy (proton pump inhibitor) this will reduce the production of stomach acid and can help the lessions heal in as little as 6 weeks. Also, excess alcohol can cause these kind of lesions, again see your doctor for help and advise in reducing your alcohol intake. Another cause can be prolonged use of anti inflammatory medicine/painkillers, once again see your doctor or talk to your pharmacist for further advise.

When you run you feel your muscles in your stomach burning what does that mean?

The burning sensation is typically caused by lack of oxygen. Over time your fitness level will improve and this will be less likely to occur. Stretching the muscles will improve the circulation.

What is a stomach ulcer?

A Stomach Ulcer is like, have you had one of those cold sores that you get on your gums or on the inside of your lip? Well it's sort of like that. You usually get them when you eat a lot of hot (spicy) foods. If it gets really bad it could possibly burst. So if you have them, it's best to get them treated right away.

Why would a stomach empty out its contents?

because it has many toxics in it or bad waste so it needs to get rid of it!

Location of the stomach to the diaphragm?

The epigastric (above stomach) region contains the majority of the stomach, part of the liver, part of the pancreas, part of the duodenum, part of the spleen, and the adrenal glands

Is a semi fluid mass partly digested food expeld by stomach into the?

It is called chyme, and it passes from your stomach to your small intestine.

What is slight bulge at the top of the stomach muscles mean?

Nothing, it's Just the was you are made. It may show up more if you breathe in deeply

What causes canine stomach ache?

If the dog has a stomach ache, it may be due to one of the following problems:

Food intolerance, as the dog's system rejects certain ingredients and may not react well when these ingredients are introduced

Ingestion of foreign objects, which can hurt the stomach lining or cause an intestinal occlusion

Intestinal worms, which may cause stomach or intestinal distress

Liver problems, when the liver is swollen

Inflammation of the pancreas

Kidney problems

Stomach ulcers, which can be painful

Stomach tumors

Constipation

The ingestion of contaminated water, causing bacterial infections

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Is something wrong with your digestive system if your stomach is reasonably flat but the second you eat it turns into a pot belly and what can you do about this?

You may have a lactose intolerance problem. If your body does not produce lactase your digestive system will not adequately process milk and can give you quit a bit of gas. Also bloating and a pot belly are symptoms of Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance). If you look into Celiac disease and find you have a lot of symptoms you should get tested by your doctor. Then if you are Celiac you must completely avoid gluten. You can also be gluten intolerant and not have CD, which could be causing the pot belly. A gluten free diet should get rid of it.

Can your appendix rupture if you are hit in the stomach?

Not necessarily. An appendix ruptures from built of bacteria or a hard stool. Not physical force. Although if your appendix is inflamed (beginning of appendicitis), it may have a higher chance of rupturing.

Why does my stomach hurt after eating almonds?

Intolerance to almonds. Your body lacks the enzymes needed to properly digest them.

Is thunder Jesus's stomach growling?

No, thunder is when voltage from earths atmosphere strikes down at Earth's, its photosphere gives it the appearance of a bolt