The increase is particularly worrisome because the disease is often more virulent in women under 55. “These tumors are more advanced at diagnosis, and they’re more aggressive.”
Human digestive system - Esophagus, Stomach, Intestines: The esophagus, which passes food from the pharynx to the stomach, is about 25 cm (10 inches) in length; the width varies from 1.5 to 2 cm (about 1 inch). The esophagus lies behind the trachea and h
Neoplasms of the Esophagus and Stomach Anil K.Rustgi, inGoldman's Cecil Medicine (Twenty Fourth Edition), 2012 Other Malignant Tumors of the Stomach Leiomyosarcoma, which constitutes approximately 1% of all gastric cancers, usually occurs as an intramural mass with central ulceration. Symptoms may ...
The pharynx (throat) is the transition area from the mouth to the esophagus. From the pharynx there are two paths that the food bolus can take, including: The wrong path, which is down the windpipe (trachea) into the lungs The correct path into the esophagus and then the stomach The act...
The stomach doctor (well respected with a great modern endoscope) took loads of photos down as far as my duodenum, and said that while I had no sign of ulcers or cancer, I had the beginnings of GERD (the sphincter? between my stomach and esophagus was not quite closing as fully as it...
Other digestive discomforts can also result from inadequate stomach acid production. Acid reflux and GERD, or heartburn, seem to be related to overproduction of acid but are actually caused by acid escaping from the stomach into the soft, sensitive tissues of the esophagus. This uncomfortable condi...
Another cause of bad breath from the stomach is gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition is caused by acid coming back up the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. As per TheTimes of India,one of the symptoms of GERD is bad breath. It can also c...
It contracts to be sure that stomach acid and food stay static in your stomach and do not keep coming back up into your esophagus.Did you know there are some foods which can help neutralize acid and relieve symptoms? Have you considered adding these food types to your daily diet? Also, ...
To figure out what’s causing the pain, doctors first try to pinpoint its location. Think of your abdominal space as divided into four quadrants — right upper, left upper, right lower and left lower. Knowing where the pain is coming from can help narrow down the possible causes, Lee say...
My mother had surgery a year ago and she developed a bloated stomach. The doctor said she had what they call ascites, which means build up of fluid. The doctor said it would drain away on its own over time. She was really swollen and inflamed after the surgery, so I guess it is no...