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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A group of symptoms that occur when a tumor called a gastrinoma forms. The tumor, which can be cancerous, releases large amounts of the hormone called gastrin. The gastrin causes too much acid in the duodenum, resulting in ulcers, bleeding, and perforation.
Industry:Medical
A condition that occurs when there is a connection between the esophagus and the trachea, or windpipe, causing food and saliva to enter the lungs. It is most often caused by cancer.
Industry:Medical
The process the body uses to break down food into simple substances for energy, growth, and cell repair.
Industry:Medical
Problems related to absorbing nutrients after removal of part of the small intestine. Symptoms include diarrhea, weakness, and weight loss.
Industry:Medical
Medicines that stop the stomach’s acid pump. Examples include omeprazole, lansoprazole, and esomeprazole. (Brand names: prilosec, prevacid, nexium. )
Industry:Medical
A chalky liquid used to coat the inside of organs so they will show up on an x ray.
Industry:Medical
The part of the intestine that includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. The large intestine is 5 feet long.
Industry:Medical
A condition that can occur after an operation to remove the stomach (gastrectomy). It causes food to empty too quickly.
Industry:Medical
