HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealth77nonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : HerniaHernia - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationHernia - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationHerniadigestiveHealthCentralDiseasesHerniahttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1206.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1206_pf.htmlChannel Page179625Hernia1206.htmlHerniaADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation2006-11-04 00:54:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:46:38.0Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenationExtra-corporeal membrane oxygenationECMO21725 421725 5ECMO stands for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ECMO is used in infants who are extremely ill due to breathing or heart problems. The ECMO machine circulates blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream. This provides adequate oxygen to the baby while allowing time for the lungs and heart to "rest" or heal.Meconium aspiration syndromePneumoniaHypertensionLump in the abdomenLump in the abdomen2006-11-04 00:36:14.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:38:21.0Lump in the abdomenLump in the abdomenLump in the abdomenInfant abdominal hernia (gastroschisis)9028 49028 5An abdominal hernia (gastroschisis) occurs when there is an area where the muscles are weak, and this allows the internal organs to bulge through the abdominal wall.Groin lumpIntrauterine growth restrictionGastroschisisCoughAbdominal massUmbilical herniaUndescended testiclePoint tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness2006-11-04 00:36:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:12:58.0Point tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness - abdomenPoint tenderness - abdomenAnatomical landmarks, front view1070 41070 5There are three body views (front, back and side) that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area. Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names. For example, the back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa. However, areas like the "flank" may not have both names, so the location may be unclear.Appendix1128 41128 5The appendix is near the junction of the small bowel and the colon. On occasion, it may become infected. Although most people are familiar with appendicitis, it is a relatively rare disease. It is treated by surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy). Recovery time for uncomplicated appendicitis is usually just three days.AppendicitisPeritonitisPeritonitis - spontaneousHepatitisPelvic inflammatory disease (PID)PolyhydramniosPolyhydramnios2006-11-04 00:36:02.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:27:12.0PolyhydramniosPolyhydramniosPolyhydramniosPolyhydramnios17123 417123 5Polyhydramnios may occur when a fetus cannot swallow a normal amount of amniotic fluid due to a gastrointestinal, neurological, or other problem.Rh incompatibilityAmniotic fluidAchondroplasiaAnencephalyBeckwith-Wiedemann syndromeDiaphragmatic herniaDuodenal atresiaEsophageal atresiaGastroschisisGestational diabetesHydrops fetalisTesticle lumpTesticle lump2006-11-04 00:34:07.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:36:56.0Testicle lumpTesticle lumpTesticle lumpMale reproductive anatomy1113 41113 5The male reproductive structures include the penis, the scrotum, the seminal vesicles and the prostate.Testicular cancerTesticle painTesticular self-examinationEpididymitisMumpsOrchitisTesticular torsionVaricoceleHydroceleGroin lumpScrotal swellingScrotal swelling2006-11-04 00:34:06.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:55:22.0Scrotal swellingScrotal swellingScrotal swellingMale reproductive anatomy1113 41113 5The male reproductive structures include the penis, the scrotum, the seminal vesicles and the prostate.Groin lumpTesticular torsionScrotumEpididymitisHerniaHydroceleOrchitisVaricoceleTesticle painTesticle pain2006-11-04 00:34:05.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:47:55.0Testicle painTesticle painTesticle painMale reproductive anatomy1113 41113 5The male reproductive structures include the penis, the scrotum, the seminal vesicles and the prostate.TestesScrotumAbdominal painTesticular torsionTesticular cancerTesticle lumpEpididymitisChlamydiaOrchitisMumpsVaricoceleScrotal massesHydroceleHerniaAbdominal soundsAbdominal sounds2006-11-04 00:33:36.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:48:04.0Abdominal soundsAbdominal soundsAbdominal soundsAuscultationHyperactivityNecrosisBlood clotsMesenteric artery ischemiaGroin lumpTumorAdhesionIntestinal obstructionHypokalemiaAnesthesiaCrohn's diseaseFood allergyGastrointestinal bleedingEnteritisUlcerative colitisAbdominal painAbdominal pain2006-11-04 00:33:19.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:14:49.0Abdominal painAbdominal painAbdominal painDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Anatomical landmarks, front view1070 41070 5There are three body views (front, back and side) that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area. Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names. For example, the back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa. However, areas like the "flank" may not have both names, so the location may be unclear.Appendicitis19580 419580 5The appendix is a small finger-shaped tube that branches off the first part of the large intestine. The appendix can become inflamed or infected causing pain in the lower right part of the abdomen.Kidney function19615 419615 5Blood from the aorta reaches the kidneys so it can be filtered and cleaned. Among other functions, the kidneys remove toxins, metabolic waste, and excess ions from the blood which leaves the body in the form of urine.Abdominal quadrants19578 419578 5Since the abdominal area contains many different organs it is divided in smaller areas. One division method, uses one median sagittal plane and one transverse plane that passes through the umbilicus at right angles. This method divides the abdomen into four quadrants. Medical personnel can easily refer to these quadrants when describing pain or injury regarding a victim.Abdominal organs19574 419574 5The process of digesting food is accomplished by many organs in the body. Food is pushed by the esophagus into the stomach. The stomach mixes the food and begins the breakdown of proteins. The stomach propels the food then into the small intestine. The small intestine further digests food and begins the absorption of nutrients. Secretions from the pancreas in the small intestine help neutralize the acid in the intestine to provide a proper environment for the enzymes to function. Bile from the gallbladder and liver emulsify fat and enhance the absorption of fatty acids. The large intestine temporarily stores and concentrates the remainder until it is passed out as waste from the body.AppendicitisIntestinal obstructionAcute cholecystitisGallstonesConstipationAortic dissectionDiverticulitisFood allergyFood poisoningGastroesophageal reflux in infantsHeartburnIndigestionGroin lumpCrohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisIntussusception (children)Irritable bowel syndromeKidney stonesLactose intoleranceGiardiasisSickle cell anemiaUlcersUrinary tract infection - adultsViral gastroenteritisPeritonitisColic and cryingPainful menstrual periodsEndometriosisUterine fibroidsOvarian cystsOvarian cancerPelvic inflammatory disease (PID)PneumoniaColon cancerSomatization disorderStrep throatGroin painGroin pain2006-11-04 00:33:09.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:11:06.0Groin painGroin painGroin painSwollen lymph nodesEpididymitisGroin lumpKidney stonesLeydig cell tumorOrchitisTesticular torsionBack pain - lowBack pain - low2006-11-04 00:33:06.0ADAM2009-11-05 06:17:57.0Back pain - lowBack pain - lowBack pain - lowLumbar vertebrae9538 49538 5There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back.OsteoporosisHerniated diskSpinal stenosisStrainsScoliosisKyphosisFibromyalgiaUrinary tract infection - adultsKidney stonesEndometriosisOvarian cancerOvarian cystsTesticular torsionGroin lumpGroin lump2006-11-04 00:32:58.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:54.0Groin lumpGroin lumpGroin lumpSwollen lymph nodes in the groin9000 49000 5Lymph nodes play an important part in the body's defense against infection. Swelling might occur even if the infection is trivial or not apparent. Swelling of lymph nodes generally results from localized or systemic infection, abscess formation, or malignancy. Common areas where the lymph nodes can be felt include the groin area, armpit, the neck, under the jaw and chin, behind the ears, and below the occiput (prominence on the back of the head). As a rule, when swelling appears suddenly and is painful, it is usually caused by injury or an infection. Enlargement that comes on gradually and painlessly may result from malignancy or tumor.Lymphatic system1104 41104 5The lymphatic system filters fluid from around cells. It is an important part of the immune system. When people refer to swollen glands in the neck, they are usually referring to swollen lymph nodes. Common areas where lymph nodes can be easily felt, especially if they are enlarged, are: the groin, armpits (axilla), above the clavicle (supraclavicular), in the neck (cervical), and the back of the head just above hairline (occipital).Femoral herniaMalignancyAllergic reactionsCystHerniaSwollen lymph nodesHydrocele repairHydrocele repair2006-11-04 00:31:14.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:28.0Hydrocele repairHydrocele repairHydrocele repairHydrocele repairHydrocele repair - seriesHydrocele repair - series2007-03-27 13:09:31.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:28.0ScrotumHydroceleAnesthesiaHerniaHernia repairHernia repair2006-11-04 00:30:00.0ADAM2007-10-20 15:47:41.0Hernia repairHernia repairHernia repairHernia repairInguinal hernia repair - seriesInguinal hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:27.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:47.0Hiatal hernia - X-ray1702 41702 5This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).Diaphragmatic hernia repair - seriesDiaphragmatic hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:21.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:28.0Femoral hernia18025 418025 5A femoral hernia is a protrusion of a loop of the intestine through a weakened abdominal wall, located in the lower abdomen near the thigh.Umbilical hernia repair - seriesUmbilical hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:58.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:24:32.0Inguinal hernia17075 417075 5Inguinal hernia is the result of an organ, usually bowel, protruding through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can restrict blood supply to the bowel herniated through the defect, creating a medical emergency.Hiatal hernia repair - seriesHiatal hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:34.0Groin lumpHerniaFemoral herniaHiatal herniaUmbilical herniaDiaphragmatic hernia repair - congenitalDiaphragmatic hernia repair - congenital2006-11-04 00:29:56.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:15:20.0Diaphragmatic hernia repair - congenitalDiaphragmatic hernia repair - congenitalDiaphragmatic hernia repair - congenitalDiaphragmatic hernia repair - congenitalDiaphragmatic hernia repair - seriesDiaphragmatic hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:21.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:28.0Chest x-rayRespiratoryPregnancy ultrasoundDiaphragmatic herniaAnesthesiaUmbilical hernia repairUmbilical hernia repair2006-11-04 00:29:55.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:24:32.0Umbilical hernia repairUmbilical hernia repairUmbilical hernia repairUmbilical hernia repairUmbilical hernia repair - seriesUmbilical hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:58.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:24:32.0Groin lumpUmbilical herniaIntestinal obstruction repairIntestinal obstruction repair2006-11-04 00:29:46.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:24.0Intestinal obstruction repairIntestinal obstruction repairIntestinal obstruction repairIntestinal obstruction repairIntestinal obstruction repair - series2007-03-27 13:09:04.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:24.0Intestinal obstruction (Pediatric) - series2007-03-27 13:09:32.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:39:24.0Before and after small intestine anastomosis8924 48924 5In all cases of intestinal obstruction, the intestine involved is carefully examined. If any parts of the intestine look unhealthy from lack of blood flow during the period of obstruction, they are removed and the healthy ends are reconnected. A patient's recovery depends on the cause of the intestinal obstruction and the length of time prior to relief of the obstruction. The outcome is usually good if the obstruction is treated before damage (ischemia) or death (necrosis) of the bowel occurs.Intussusception - X-ray1172 41172 5This abdominal x-ray shows an intestinal condition in which a loop of bowel has slipped into another section of bowel (intussusception), causing swelling, reduced blood flow, obstruction, and tissue damage. Intussusception requires emergency treatment (barium enema or surgery) to prevent intestinal tissue death (necrosis), intestinal perforation, peritonitis, and death.PeritonitisColostomyIntestinal obstructionLarge bowel resectionAbdomen - swollenAdhesionCystIntussusception (children)Anti-reflux surgeryHiatal hernia repair2006-11-04 00:29:44.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:35.0Anti-reflux surgeryAnti-reflux surgeryHiatal hernia repairAnti-reflux surgeryHiatal hernia - X-ray1702 41702 5This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).Hiatal hernia repair - seriesHiatal hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:34.0EsophagitisEsophageal stricture - benignChronicPneumoniaAspirationGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal herniaHeartburnAnesthesiaLaparoscopyCBCElectrolytesEsophageal pH monitoringUterine prolapseUterine prolapse2006-11-04 00:15:57.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:30:55.0Uterine prolapseUterine prolapseUterine prolapseUterine prolapseUterus19263 419263 5The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth.Female reproductive anatomy1112 41112 5External structures of the female reproductive anatomy include the labium minora and majora, the vagina and the clitoris. Internal structures include the uterus, ovaries and cervix.Chronic bronchitisAsthmaScrotal massesScrotal masses2006-11-03 23:29:17.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:09:22.0Scrotal massesScrotal massesScrotal massesScrotal massesMale reproductive system9658 49658 5The male reproductive system, viewed from a sagittal section.Scrotal mass9873 49873 5A scrotal mass is a lump or bulge that can be felt in the scrotum.Hydrocele19667 419667 5A hydrocele is a collection of fluid inside the area of the scrotum, surrounding the testicle. Hydroceles are common in newborn infants and normally resolve after a few months after birth. The main symptom is a painless, swollen testicle, on one or both sides, which feels like a water-filled balloon. Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, or they get so large that they threaten the blood supply of the testicle.Spermatocele19692 419692 5A spermatocele is a cyst-like mass that forms within the epididymis. It is usually filled with fluid and dead sperm cells. A spermatocele can be left untreated unless it is growing too large or causing the individual discomfort.OrchitisSertoli-Leydig cell tumorTesticular cancerVaricoceleHydroceleEpididymitisHerniaHiatal herniaHiatal hernia2006-11-03 23:26:47.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:59:32.0Hiatal herniaHiatal herniaHiatal herniaHiatal herniaHiatal hernia - X-ray1702 41702 5This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).Hiatal hernia repair - seriesHiatal hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:28.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:34.0Hiatal hernia17070 417070 5A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest through the sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. This may result from a weakening of the surrounding tissues and may be aggravated by obesity and/or smoking.OverweightGastroesophageal reflux diseaseFemoral herniaFemoral hernia2006-11-03 23:26:45.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:59:29.0Femoral herniaFemoral herniaFemoral herniaFemoral herniaFemoral hernia18025 418025 5A femoral hernia is a protrusion of a loop of the intestine through a weakened abdominal wall, located in the lower abdomen near the thigh.Inguinal hernia17075 417075 5Inguinal hernia is the result of an organ, usually bowel, protruding through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can restrict blood supply to the bowel herniated through the defect, creating a medical emergency.Diaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic hernia2006-11-03 23:26:44.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:59:25.0Diaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic hernia repair - seriesDiaphragmatic hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:21.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:18:28.0Infant diaphragmatic hernia9036 49036 5An abnormal opening in the diaphragm that allows part of the abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity, occurring before birth.RespiratoryOmphaloceleOmphalocele2006-11-03 23:24:24.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:49:23.0OmphaloceleOmphaloceleOmphaloceleOmphalocele repair - seriesOmphalocele repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:32.0ADAM2010-05-07 17:51:42.0Infant omphalocele9030 49030 5An omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect at the base of the umbilical cord (umbilicus); the infant is born with sac protruding through the defect which contains small intestine, liver, and large intestine.Umbilical herniaGastroschisisGastroschisis2006-11-03 23:24:22.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:49:15.0GastroschisisGastroschisisGastroschisisGastroschisis repair - seriesGastroschisis repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:26.0ADAM2010-05-07 17:51:42.0Infant abdominal hernia (gastroschisis)9028 49028 5An abdominal hernia (gastroschisis) occurs when there is an area where the muscles are weak, and this allows the internal organs to bulge through the abdominal wall.OmphaloceleUmbilical herniaUmbilical hernia2006-11-03 23:24:17.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:48:58.0Umbilical herniaUmbilical herniaUmbilical herniaUmbilical herniaUmbilical hernia9006 49006 5An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the peritoneum and fluid, omentum, or a portion of abdominal organ(s) through the umbilical ring. The umbilical ring is the fibrous and muscle tissue around the navel (belly-button). Small hernias usually close spontaneously without treatment by age 1 or 2. Umbilical hernias are usually painless and are common in infants.MucopolysaccharidesBeckwith-Wiedemann syndromeDown syndromeColic and cryingColic and Crying2006-11-03 23:24:07.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:48:05.0Colic and cryingColic and cryingColic and cryingColic and cryingHerniaHernia2006-11-03 23:23:51.0ADAM2009-11-05 10:47:09.0HerniaHerniaHerniaHerniaInguinal hernia repair - seriesInguinal hernia repair - series2007-03-27 13:08:27.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:47.0Inguinal hernia17075 417075 5Inguinal hernia is the result of an organ, usually bowel, protruding through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can restrict blood supply to the bowel herniated through the defect, creating a medical emergency.Femoral herniaLump in the abdomenHydroceleHydrocele2006-11-03 23:16:48.0ADAM2009-11-05 09:59:34.0HydroceleHydroceleHydroceleHydroceleHydrocele19667 419667 5A hydrocele is a collection of fluid inside the area of the scrotum, surrounding the testicle. Hydroceles are common in newborn infants and normally resolve after a few months after birth. The main symptom is a painless, swollen testicle, on one or both sides, which feels like a water-filled balloon. Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, or they get so large that they threaten the blood supply of the testicle.Male reproductive anatomy1113 41113 5The male reproductive structures include the penis, the scrotum, the seminal vesicles and the prostate.TransilluminationScrotumHerniaIntestinal obstructionIntestinal obstruction2006-11-03 23:13:53.0ADAM2009-11-05 09:24:03.0Intestinal obstructionIntestinal obstructionIntestinal obstructionIntestinal obstructionDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Ileus - X-ray of distended bowel and stomach1169 41169 5This abdominal x-ray shows a stomach filled with fluid and a swollen (distended) small bowel, caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium) that is visible on x-rays was swallowed by the patient (upper GI series).Ileus - X-ray of bowel distension1170 41170 5This abdominal x-ray shows thickening of the bowel wall and swelling (distention) caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium), which is visible on X-ray, was swallowed by the patient (the procedure is known as an upper GI series).Intussusception - X-ray1172 41172 5This abdominal x-ray shows an intestinal condition in which a loop of bowel has slipped into another section of bowel (intussusception), causing swelling, reduced blood flow, obstruction, and tissue damage. Intussusception requires emergency treatment (barium enema or surgery) to prevent intestinal tissue death (necrosis), intestinal perforation, peritonitis, and death.Volvulus - X-ray1208 41208 5A GI series in a patient with a twisted bowel (volvulus).Small bowel obstruction - X-ray3069 43069 5X-rays of the abdomen are important in diagnosing the presence of small bowel obstruction. When obstruction occurs, both fluid and gas collect in the intestine. They produce a characteristic pattern called "air-fluid levels". The air rises above the fluid and there is a flat surface at the "air-fluid" interface.Small bowel resection - seriesSmall bowel resection - series2007-03-27 13:08:34.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:33:57.0Jaundice - yellow skinComprehensive metabolic panelAbdomen - swollenAbdominal soundsMalignancyCrohn's diseaseMesenteric artery ischemiaPeritonitisAdhesionGallstonesHerniaIntussusception (children)TumorTraumatic injury of the bladder and urethraFind out why external force can cause traumatic injury to the bladder and urethra.Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra2006-11-03 21:36:25.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:47:38.0Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethraTraumatic injury of the bladder and urethraTraumatic injury of the bladder and urethraTraumatic injury of the bladder and urethraFemale urinary tract1122 41122 5The female and male urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.Bladder catheterization, male1066 41066 5Catheterization is accomplished by inserting a catheter (a hollow tube, often with and inflatable balloon tip) into the urinary bladder. This procedure is performed for urinary obstruction, following surgical procedures to the urethra, in unconscious patients (due to surgical anesthesia, coma, etc.), or for any other problem in which the bladder needs to be kept empty (decompressed) and urinary flow assured. Catheterization in males is slightly more difficult and uncomfortable than in females because of the longer urethra.Bladder catheterization, female1065 41065 5A catheter (a hollow tube, often with an inflatable balloon tip) may be inserted into the urinary bladder when there is a urinary obstruction, following surgical procedures to the urethra, in unconscious patients (due to surgical anesthesia, coma, etc.), or for any other problem in which the bladder needs to be kept empty (decompressed) and urinary flow assured.Male urinary tract1123 41123 5The male and female urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.Hernia repairUrinary tract infection - adultsHysterectomyPeritonitisIntestinal ischemia and infarctionLearn more about this condition that cuts off the blood supply to your intestines.Intestinal ischemia and infarction2006-11-03 21:21:54.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:44:46.0Intestinal ischemia and infarctionIntestinal ischemia and infarctionIntestinal ischemia and infarctionIntestinal ischemia and infarctionDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Blood supply of the large intestine8831 48831 5The blood supply to the large intestine originates in the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.AdhesionBlood clotsAtherosclerosisHeartburnIf you suffer from frequent heartburn, it could be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 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Digestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Hiatal hernia - X-ray1702 41702 5This x-ray shows the upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).Heartburn200087 4HeartburnGastroesophageal reflux disease19609 4See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.19609 5A band of muscle fibers, the lower esophageal sphincter, closes off the esophagus from the stomach. If the sphincter does not close properly, food and liquid can move backward into the esophagus and cause heartburn and other symptoms known as gastroesophageal disease (GERD). To alleviate symptoms dietary changes and medications are prescribed. For a patient who has persistent symptoms despite medical treatment, an anti-reflux operation may be an option.Hiatal hernia17070 417070 5A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest through the sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. This may result from a weakening of the surrounding tissues and may be aggravated by obesity and/or smoking.Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal herniaGastroesophageal reflux diseaseRead about GERD in our health encyclopedia.Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD2006-11-03 21:16:59.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:43:41.0Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseDigestive system1090 4Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.1090 5The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.Heartburn200087 4HeartburnGastroesophageal reflux disease19609 4See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.19609 5A band of muscle fibers, the lower esophageal sphincter, closes off the esophagus from the stomach. If the sphincter does not close properly, food and liquid can move backward into the esophagus and cause heartburn and other symptoms known as gastroesophageal disease (GERD). To alleviate symptoms dietary changes and medications are prescribed. For a patient who has persistent symptoms despite medical treatment, an anti-reflux operation may be an option.Gastroesophageal reflux - series2007-03-27 13:09:35.0ADAM2010-10-08 18:11:23.0Upper gastrointestinal system9305 4View this image to learn about the esophagus and stomach. 9305 5The upper gastrointestinal organs include the mouth, esophagus and stomach.SclerodermaParkinson’s diseaseNews (more_index_1_1_1)FYI (more_index_1_1_3)Health Tip: Hernias in ChildrenSigns to watch for2007-07-20 00:00:00.0HealthDay2008-05-05 21:44:02.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

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