Jun 7, 2025 · More digestive fluids in the small intestine break down the food into the nutrients your body can use. The small intestine absorbs nutrients to circulate in your blood. On …

Feb 1, 2024 · Indigestion — also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach — is discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion describes certain symptoms, such as belly pain and a feeling of …

Dec 11, 2024 · High-fiber foods are good for your health. But adding too much fiber too quickly can lead to gas, bloating and cramping. Add fiber to your diet slowly over a few weeks. This …

April 01, 2025. Use of AI-equipped application to help review bile duct brushing cytologic specimens. The tool is designed to assist cytologists in the evaluation of digital whole-slide …

Jan 20, 2021 · Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (paralytic ileus) can cause signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction, but it doesn't involve a physical blockage. In paralytic ileus, muscle or …

The vagus nerve helps manage what happens in the digestive tract. This includes telling the muscles in the stomach to contract and push food into the small intestine. A damaged vagus …

Dec 18, 2024 · Digestive system. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's disease most commonly affects the last part of the small …

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Aug 16, 2024 · Peptic ulcers happen when acid in the organs that food travels through, called the digestive tract, eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can …

Sep 22, 2005 · Digestive disorders that cause too much gas. Too much intestinal gas means burping or flatulence more than 20 times a day. Sometimes it indicates a disorder such as: …