A case is presented with multiple sites of ectopic pancreatic tissue in the gastro-intestinal tract. The sites were found in the stomach and duodenum, one site of ectopic pancreatic tissue presented with necrotizing pancreatitis. Ectopic pancreatic tissue can be defined as all pancreatic tissue, ...
2. Vitamin B12: Physiology and Causes of Deficiency Cobalamin from biological sources is provided in the coenzyme form (5′-adenosylcobalamin) as a protein-vitamin complex, through non-specific protein-vitamin binding. At the low pH of the stomach, proteolytic digestion by pepsin occurs, which is...
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing the formation of benignpolypscalled hamartomas in the intestines and stomach. It also causes the appearance of flat, discolored spots called macules, most commonly found on the lips, the i...
Always be sure to keep your form correct while you're lifting weights, playing sports, or doing any other type of activity. Don't overdo exercising. Eat a balanced diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, and grains, and drink enough of water. Because of this, regular bowel movements wil...
Increased pain and redness where your doctor cut into your belly Fever Pus in the wound Appendicitis Complications If left untreated, an inflamed appendix will burst, spilling bacteria and debris into the abdominal cavity, the central part of your body that holds your liver, stomach, and intestine...
tract during childhood, which can cause intestinal obstruction due to either blockage by the polyps themselves or by causing one part of the intestine to fold in on another part, a condition called intussuception. This obstruction can cause severe pain, vomiting, and bleeding, and if not ...