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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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Is an ambulance equipped with a stomach pump?

No.

The stomach pump is a very invasive tool and can easily be used incorrectly, so ambulances do not carry them. If the person needs their stomach contents to be removed, there are a couple drugs that can be used such as Activated Charcoal and Syrup of Ipecac.

Can fibromyalgia lead to stomach upset?

In most cases, patients with fibromyalgia are prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs. It is those drugs that cause the stomach upset.

What would cause your stomach to feel like its on fire and fell nauseous?

I have a Hiatal Hernia and that is exactly what I feel. It took 2 months of hoping it would pass before I finally got an endoscopy and got it diagnosed. Part of my stomach has torn through my diaphragm and is up too high into my esophagus. It is not a super serious thing and it is very common but it does cause really bad heartburn as well as burning in my stomach from all of the acid build up. I also feel nauseous often if I eat something I shouldn't, which happens a lot. It could be that but there are about a million other things it could be too.

Animal having six stomach?

Well it's impossible for an animal to have six stomachs , the only animal that has near six is the cow , which has four stomachs

actually , cows have 1 large stomach with can have from 3 up to 10 "compartments"

Does different kinds of food stay in stomach for different amount of time?

Yes. As amazing as the gastric acids are, they take different amounts of time to work on different types of food. The most typical example I know is meat. If the meat ingested is a steak, it will take longer to be digested than ground beef will. And there will still be other foods that will take less time and other that will take more.

What gastric juice contains?

The stomach contains gastric juices for chemical digestion.

Does potassium nake your stomach hurt?

yes. all my life haven't been able to eat more than a half bannana before I bend over in major pain. Had this problem to when I went to places where they had friut punch, within minutes I had to undo my pants my somache hurt so bad, couldn't figure it out until one day a got a fruit drink at a gas station and looked at how high the potassium was, now I don't drink anything without knowing the potassium is high. no more problems, But every couple years I try a bananna to see, if its all in my head, no luck yet, my mother had the same thing.

What is a stomach crease called?

Ruga A fold, crease, or wrinkle, as in the lining of the stomach. Often used in the plural

Your hamster has a ball like sore on his stomach and a huge knot by back hip what could it be?

Your hamster is eathier pregnant or haveing a blood clot that needs to be fixed right away!

Gas in stomach after eating?

..is part of the digestion process.

Your stomach hurt this morning but you are not sick belly just rumbled and there was like pressure in there. what is this?

It's called bloating. Your last meal, (whenever it was) released gases inside your stomache causing you to feel full or pressured.

What is a large circular discoloration on your stomach if there is no difference with the rest of your stomach except the red-toned circle and you have bloating and a fever?

Although it could be anything, you are describing perfectly the symptoms of the bite of a deer tick. In any event, you should be checked out by a doctor and tested for Lyme disease over the next few months.

How much time is required to eat after walking for 30 minutes in the morning with empty stomach?

You can drink a glass of water of real fruit juice then wait for 10 minutes for your body to relax then you can have a light breakfast. This way you won't feel contraction or discomfort in your tummy when you start eating.

What 2 glands does the stomach contain?

The two glands that are in the stomach are the Pyloric Gland and the Gastric Gland.

How does acid in the stomach kill bacteria?

The stomach acid makes the stomach a particularly hostile environment for bacteria. It is an too acidic an environment for most microorganisms to survive. In addition there are proteases that will digest most cells.

Does the digestive juices in the stomach harm the baby?

No. The placenta won't let the virus transfer to the baby. All is well. No! I had a stomach virus at 8 weeks pregnant and the doc told me that the baby would be fine. Just keep yourself as hydrated as possible and I hope you feel better. No. As long as it does not last too long and that you can keep some liquids and food down and not dehydrate yourself. Good luck and God Bless:)

Am having cramps below your stomach 10 days before your periods what is it?

That is probably PMS. PMS is premenstrual syndrome. This can cause irritability and cramps ect.

What if you are spotting blood and your stomach feels bigger?

it is quite likely that if you are spotting blood and your stomach feels bigger then you are pregnant. spotting blood is often a sypmtom of early pregnancy. if your stomach feels bigger, it could be the result of numerous things such as bloating, weight gain or pregnancy. if this is happening to you then i highly suggest you do a pregnancy test.