Also called: Also called: Gastric disorders
The stomach is an organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. It is where digestion of protein begins. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine.
You have probably had a problem with your stomach at one time or another. Indigestion and heartburn are common problems. You can relieve some stomach problems with over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding fatty foods or eating more slowly. Other problems like peptic ulcers or GERD require medical attention.
You should see a doctor if you have any of the following:
- Blood when you have a bowel movement
- Severe abdominal pain
- Heartburn not relieved by antacids
- Unintended weight loss
- Ongoing vomiting or diarrhea
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Abdominal Pain(DSHI Systems) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.freemd.com/abdominal-pain/visit-virtual-doctor.htm
- Abdominal Pain, Long-Term(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/528.printerview.html
- Abdominal Pain, Short-Term(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/527.printerview.html
- SmartPill Wireless Capsule(International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders) - http://aboutgimotility.org/site/
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Upper Endoscopy
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/upperendoscopy/
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Upper GI Endoscopy
(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uppergiendoscopy/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/uppergiendoscopyspanish/htm/index.htm -
Upper GI Series(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/uppergi/
- Dieulafoy's Lesion: How Is It Treated?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dieulafoys-lesion/AN00705/METHOD=print
- Dumping Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dumping-syndrome/DS00715/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
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Gas in the Digestive Tract(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gas/
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Gastritis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gastritis/
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Gastroparesis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gastroparesis/
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Gastroparesis(American College of Gastroenterology) - http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/gastroparesis.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/gastroparesis_sp.asp
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Menetrier's Disease(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/menetrier/
- Motility Disorders of the Stomach(International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders) - http://www.aboutgimotility.org/site/about-gi-motility/disorders-of-the-stomach/
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Rapid Gastric Emptying(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/rapidgastricemptying/
- Stomach Noise: What Makes My Stomach Growl?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/stomach-noise/NU00189/METHOD=print
- Stomach Polyps(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/stomach-polyps/DS00758/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Bezoars and Foreign Bodies(Merck & Co., Inc.) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch123/ch123c.html
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Dangers of Aspirin and NSAIDS(American College of Gastroenterology) - http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/women/asprin.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/cgp/pdf/Spnsaids.pdf
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Upper GI Endoscopy(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uppergiendoscopy/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/uppergiendoscopyspanish/htm/index.htm
- Atlas of the Body: The Digestive System(American Medical Association) - http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ7C4T46JC&sub_cat=511
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Your Digestive System and How It Works(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/
Also available in Spanish http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/yrdd/index.htm
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Stomach Diseases(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Stomach+Diseases%22
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Immune response to Helicobacter pylori and its association with the... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18754320&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Correlation and immunolocalization of substance P nerve fibers and activated... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18727057&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Clinical aspects of Helicobacter pylori infection. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18714738&tool=MedlinePlus
- Stomach Disorders -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=stomach+diseases[majr]+NOT+(stomach+neoplasms[majr]+OR+peptic+ulcer[majr])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- GI Disorders: Glossary of Terms(International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders) - http://www.iffgd.org/site/learning-center/glossary
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Find a Doctor(American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) - http://www.asge.org/Apps/FindADoctor/search.aspx
- GI Physician Locator(American College of Gastroenterology) - http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/phylocator.asp
- American College of Gastroenterology - http://www.acg.gi.org/
- American Gastroenterological Association - http://www.gastro.org/
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National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
- Butterflies in the Stomach(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/come_from/butterflies_stomach.html
- Pyloric Stenosis(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/digestive/pyloric_stenosis.html
- Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)(Children's Hospital Boston) - http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1641/mainpageS1641P0.html
- Talking about GI Disorders(International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders) - http://www.aboutkidsgi.org/site/about-gi-health-in-kids/talking-about-gi-disorders
- What's Puke?(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/puke.html
- Why Do I Burp?(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/yucky/burp.html
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Your Digestive System(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive_system.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/cuerpo/digest_esp.html
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Digestive System(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/digestive_system.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/cuerpo/digestive_system_esp.html
- Common Medical and Gastrointestinal Problems in Women(American College of Gastroenterology) - http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/patientinfo/cgpwomen.asp
- Abdominal Pain - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/abdominalpain.html
- Gastroenteritis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gastroenteritis.html
- Indigestion - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/indigestion.html
- Nausea and Vomiting - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nauseaandvomiting.html
- Peptic Ulcer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pepticulcer.html
- Stomach Cancer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stomachcancer.html
- Digestive System - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivesystem.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Stomach Disorders is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Stomach Disorders - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/stomachdisorders.html