Encyclopedia - Stomach: Encyclopedia - Stomach
In anatomy, the stomach (in ancient Greek στόμαχος) is an organ in the alimentary canal used to digest food. Generally, the stoma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach - Histology Of The Human Stomach
Like the other parts of the gastrointestinal system, the stomach walls are made of a number of layers. Starting inside the (the lumen) go...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach - Anatomy Of The Human Stomach
The stomach lies between the esophagus and the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). It is on the left side of the abdominal ...   » Read the article

Article - Benefits Of Yoga: Kriya For The Stomach
Kriya is a physical action. In Yog it is referred to as an action which is directed towards a complete being, towards attaining a bala...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga And Health: Yoga For Acidity And Other Stomach Problems.
The ultimate goal of yoga, "is not just a better body, but also a better state of being. Today we give you two exercises to impro...   » Read the article

Article - Manipura Chakra: Manipura Chakra And Kundalini
Manipura Chakra is the third Chakra from the Muladhara. Manipura Chakra is located within the Sushumna Nadi, in the Nabhi Sthana (region...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga Diet: Mitahara
There is a general misapprehension that a large quantity of food is necessary for health and strength. Much depends upon the power of as...   » Read the article

Article - Meditation Techniques: Osho Nadabrahma Meditation
Osho Nadabrahma Meditation is a sitting method, in which humming and hand movements create an inner balance, a harmony between mind an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardia: Encyclopedia - Cardia
The cardia is the anatomical term for the junction orifice of the stomach and the esophagus. At the cardia, the mucosa of the esophagus t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigestion: Encyclopedia - Indigestion
Indigestion is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly. Symptoms of indiges...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rumen: Encyclopedia - Rumen
The rumen, also called the forestomach or paunch, is the second compartment of a ruminant animal's stomach and serves as the primary site...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antacid: Encyclopedia - Antacid
An antacid is any substance, generally a base, that counteracts stomach acidity. It is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, sour stomach,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chyme: Encyclopedia - Chyme
Chyme is the liquid substance found in the stomach before passing the pyloric valve and entering the duodenum. It consists of partially d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing Ulcer: Encyclopedia - Cushing Ulcer
A Cushing ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure. it is also called as von Rokitansky-Cushing syndrome. Apar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antispasmodic: Encyclopedia - Antispasmodic
An antispasmodic is a drug that suppresses smooth muscle contraction, especially in tubular organs. The effect is to prevent spasms of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tripe: Encyclopedia - Tripe
Tripe is a type of edible offal made from the stomach of various domestic animals. Beef tripe is typically made from the first three of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intestine: Encyclopedia - Intestine
The intestine is the portion of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and mammals, consists of two s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloat: Encyclopedia - Bloat
Bloat, also known as torsion, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Borborygmus: Encyclopedia - Borborygmus
Borborygmus (plural borborygmi) is the rumbling sound produced by the movement of gas through the intestines. The "rumble" or "growl" som...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acid Indigestion: Encyclopedia - Acid Indigestion
Acid indigestion is a type of indigestion involving an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Frequent occurrence of acid indigestio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cud: Encyclopedia - Cud
Cud, or Bolus, is a combination of semi-digested food and bile, which is produced by the first two chambers, the rumen and the reticulum,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adjustable Gastric Band: Encyclopedia - Adjustable Gastric Band
Adjustable gastric banding is a form of weight loss surgery (bariatrics) designed for obesity patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flu: Encyclopedia - Flu
Flu. Respiratory disease properly named influenza. Some specific varities of influenza with a vaccination available are: A-New Caledoni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Plexus: Encyclopedia - Solar Plexus
The solar plexus, also known as the celiac plexus, plexus cœliacus or plexus solaris, is an autonomous cluster of nerve cells (see Plexu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brooch: Encyclopedia - Brooch
Brooches (or broaches) are decorative items designed to be attached to garments. They are usually made of metal, often silver or gold but...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antrum: Encyclopedia - Antrum
In Biology, "Antrum" is a general term for a cavity or chamber which may have specific meaning in reference to certain organs or sites in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adenocarcinoma: Encyclopedia - Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma is a form of carcinoma that originates in glandular tissue. To be classified as adenocarcinoma, the cells don't necessaril...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroenteritis: Encyclopedia - Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, is an illness of fever, diarrhoea and/or vomiting caused by an infectious...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach Cancer - Symptoms
Stomach cancer can be hard to find early. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages and, in many cases, the cancer has spread befor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach Cancer - Staging
If cancer cells are found in the tissue sample, the next step is to stage, or find out the extent of the disease. Various tests determine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach Cancer - Diagnosis
To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor asks about the patient's medical history, does a physical exam, and may order laboratory studie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stomach: Health And Healing Dictionary On Stomach
Stomach: Part of the digestive system. The outer surface of the stomach is smooth; the inner surface is folded into numerous complex r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastric Acid - Physiology
Gastric acid is produced by parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells) in the stomach. Its secretion is a complex and energetically exp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - History
In 1875, German scientists found spiral bacteria in the lining of the human stomach; the bacteria could not be grown in culture and the r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peptic Ulcer: Encyclopedia Ii - Peptic Ulcer - Pathophysiology
Classical causes of ulcers (tobacco smoking, blood groups, spices and a large array of strange things) are of relatively minor importance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastric Acid - Role In Disease
In hypochlorhydria and achlorhydria, the parietal cells are unable to produce the required amount of gastric acid in the stomach, potenti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stomach: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Stomach
Stomach {BCW 12:367, 370, 699}   (See also: Stomach , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Structure Of The Bacterium
H. pylori is a spiral-shaped gram-negative bacterium, about 3 micrometres long with a diameter of about 0.5 micrometre. It has 4-6 flagel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peptic Ulcer: Encyclopedia Ii - Peptic Ulcer - Signs And Symptoms
Symptoms of a peptic ulcer can be: Abdominal pain; Hematemesis (vomiting blood); Melena (tarry feces due to oxidised iron from hemoglobi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peptic Ulcer: Encyclopedia Ii - Peptic Ulcer - Diagnosis
In patients in whom peptic ulcer is suspected, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD, a form of endoscopy) is indicated. By direct visual ident...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peptic Ulcer: Encyclopedia Ii - Peptic Ulcer - Epidemiology
In Western countries the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infections roughly matches age (i.e., 20% at age 20, 30% at age 30, 80% at age...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peptic Ulcer: Encyclopedia Ii - Peptic Ulcer - Treatment
Younger patients with ulcer-like symptoms are often treated with antacids or H2 antagonists before EGD is undertaken. Bismuth compounds m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Digestive Enzyme: Encyclopedia Ii - Digestive Enzyme - Oral Cavity
In the oral cavity, salivary glands secrete pytalin. It is a type of α-amylase, which digests starch into small segments of multiple sug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Infection And Diagnosis
Infection may be symptomatic or asymptomatic (without visible ill effects). It is estimated that up to 70% of infection is asymptomatic. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Treatment
In patients who are asymptomatic, treatment is not usually recommended. In gastric ulcer patients where H. pylori is detected, normal pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Gastric Cancer Connection
Gastric cancer (rare) and gastric MALT lymphoma (lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) have been associated with H. pylori, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Genome Studies Of Different Strains
Several strains are known, and the genomes of two have been completely sequenced[11]. The genome consists of 26695 strain has about 1.7 m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Icd-10 Chapter K: Diseases Of The Digestive System: Encyclopedia Ii - Icd-10 Chapter K: Diseases Of The Digestive System - K00-k93 - Diseases Of The Digestive System
ICD-10 Chapter K: Diseases of the digestive system - K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity salivary glands and jaws. (K00) Disorders of toot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Gastric Cancer Connection
Gastric cancer and gastric MALT lymphoma (lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) have been associated with H. pylori, and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helicobacter Pylori: Encyclopedia Ii - Helicobacter Pylori - Genome Studies Of Different Strains
Several strains are known, and the genomes of two have been completely sequenced[11]. The genome of the strain "26695" consists of about ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary I On Dhauti
Dhauti - The exercise for cleaning the stomach.   (See also: Dhauti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary -  jathara: Sanskrit Dictionary On  jathara
 Jathara: the stomach   (See also:  Jathara , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Jathara: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Jathara
jathara: jathara - the stomach   (See also: jathara , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Takeru Kobayashi: Encyclopedia Ii - Takeru Kobayashi - Training And Techniques
Kobayashi's technique relies on avoiding chewing (if possible) and using a series of stomach-expanding seltzer, or soda water, binges. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glycopyrrolate: Encyclopedia Ii - Glycopyrrolate - Medical Uses
Glycopyrrolate decreases acid secretion in the stomach by blocking certain substances' activities in the body. Hence it is usually used f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uddiyana Bandha: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Uddiyana Bandha
Uddiyana bandha: ‘flying upward’ or stomach lock   (See also: Uddiyana bandha , Hinduism, Yoga, Sanskrit Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Plavini Pranayama: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Plavini Pranayama
Plavini pranayama: gulping breath in which air is swallowed into the stomach and retained   (See also: Plavini pranayama , Hin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Udara-poshana: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Udara-poshana (udhara-poshana)
udara-poshana: udara-poshana (udhara-poshana). Feeding of the stomach.   (See also: udara-poshana , Hinduism, Hinduism Dict...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kunjal Kriya: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Kunjal Kriya
Kunjal kriya: a shatkarma (cleansing) technique that involves the cleansing of the stomach by drinking in water and then expelling it...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Plavini Pranayama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Plavini Pranayama
Plavini pranayama: breathing technique which involves gulping air and swallowing it into the stomach and retaining it   (See a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vatsara Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Vatsara Dhauti
Vatsara dhauti: a cleansing technique in which the air swallowed into the stomach is belched out.   (See also: Vatsara dhauti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Dhauti
Dhauti: second of the shatkarmas; cleansing technique of the eyes, ears, tongue, forehead, oesophagus, stomach, rectum and anus &nb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pepsin: Encyclopedia Ii - Pepsin - Precursor
Pepsin is expressed as a pro-form zymogen, pepsinogen, whose primary structure has an additional 44 amino acids. In the stomach, chief ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dexamethasone: Encyclopedia Ii - Dexamethasone - Side Effects
If dexamethasone is given orally or by injection (parenteral) over a period of more than a few days, side-effects common to systemic gluc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pulmonary Aspiration: Encyclopedia Ii - Pulmonary Aspiration - Risk Factors
Gastroesophageal reflux, a full stomach, pregnancy, and obesity all increase the risk of aspiration in the semiconscious. Normally fastin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zollinger-ellison Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Zollinger-ellison Syndrome - Causes
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by tumors usually found in the head of the pancreas and the upper small bowel. These tumors produce ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pyloric Stenosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Pyloric Stenosis - Diagnosis
The diagnosis of pyloric stenosis is made when an infant has a history of progressive forceful vomiting. The pyloric valve (opening at th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cranberry Fruit: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Cranberry Fruit
cranberry fruit: used for the relief of ladder and urinary tract infections, blood disorders, stomach ailments, liver problems, vomiti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhauti: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Dhauti
Dhauti: second of the shatkarmas; cleansing technique of the eyes, ears, tongue, forehead, oesophagus, stomach, rectum and anus. &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kabandha: Sai Baba Dictionary On Kabandha
Kabandha: Kabandha: He was a monster, with no head; his arms were inordinately long; he had his mouth in the center of his stomach....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vaman Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Vaman Dhauti
Vaman dhauti: yogic technique to cleanse the stomach by voluntary vomiting. There are two types: kunjal kriya (regurgitating of water...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastra Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Vastra Dhauti
Vastra dhauti: yogic detoxification technique in which a specially prepared cloth is swallowed and removed after ten minutes, in orde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroparesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroparesis - Complications Of Gastroparesis
If food lingers too long in the stomach, it can cause problems like bacterial overgrowth from the fermentation of food. Also, the food ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroparesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroparesis - Diagnosis
The diagnosis of gastroparesis is confirmed through one or more of the following tests. Barium x-ray . After fasting for 12 hours, you w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia Ii - Burping - Infant Burping
Babies are particularly subject to accumulation of gas in the stomach whilst feeding, and this can cause considerable agitation to the ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Digestion: Encyclopedia Ii - Digestion - Human Digestion
See: Gastrointestinal tract In humans, digestion begins in the mouth where food is chewed with the teeth. The process stimulates exocrine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diaphragmatic Breathing: Encyclopedia Ii - Diaphragmatic Breathing - Exercises
A common diaphragmatic breathing exercise is as follows: 1. Sit or lie comfortably, with loose garments 2. Put one hand on your chest and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cimetidine: Encyclopedia Ii - Cimetidine - History And Development
Cimetidine was the prototypical histamine H2-receptor antagonist from which the later members of the class were developed. Cimetidine was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Weepinbell: Encyclopedia Ii - Weepinbell - Information
Weepinbell immobilises its enemies by using Poisonpowder and Acid. It will swallow anything that moves and digest it within its stomach, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pyloric Stenosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Pyloric Stenosis - Treatment
Infantile pyloric stenosis is not a surgical emergency, but if not fixed via surgery, the infant will die of malnutrition and dehydration...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Pathophysiology
Having GERD indicates incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Increased acidity or production of gastric acid can contribute to t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tiryakarota: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Tiryakarota
Tiryakarota (Sanskrit). From tiryak "crooked ", and srotas (digestive) "canal". The name of the "creation&quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ginger Rhizome: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ginger Rhizome
ginger rhizome: primary uses of ginger are prophylaxis of the nausea and vomiting of motion sickness, dyspepsia, stomachic. It is also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Part's Rulers: Parapsychology Dictionary On Body Part's Rulers
Body Part's Rulers: Aries-Head; Taurus-Face; Gemini-Neck; Cancer-Chest; Leo-Stomach; Virgo-Waist; Libra-Sexual Organ; Scorpio-Belly; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyanocobalamin: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyanocobalamin - Deficiency
B12 is mostly absorbed in the terminal ileum. The production of intrinsic factor in the stomach is vital to absorption of this vitamin. M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Stomach: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Stomach
  Stomach: 1. The solar plexus chakra, which rules your power center, is located in the abdomen. Therefore, a dream of pain in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cholecystokinin: Encyclopedia Ii - Cholecystokinin - Function
CCK mediates a number of physiological processes, including digestion and satiety. Cholecystokinin - Digestion. CCK is secreted by the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abdomen: Encyclopedia Ii - Abdomen - Vertebrates
The abdomen contains several organs: part of the digestive system (stomach, liver, and intestines), the entire urinary system (kidneys, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gambeson: Encyclopedia Ii - Gambeson - Etymology
The term gambeson is a loan from Old French gambeson, gambaison, originally wambais, formed after the Middle High German term wambeis "do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Medieval Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Medieval Warfare - Supplies And Logistics
As Napoleon famously said, an army marches on its stomach, a weakness that has applied to all military campaigns in history. Following th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Stomach: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Stomach
Stomach : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Stomach   Stomach  Nourishment - emotional and physical     Source:...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpreation Stomach, Belly: Dream Interpretations Dictionary - Stomach, Belly
  Dream Interpretation Stomach, belly Seeing yourself with a round, fat stomach is a sign that your economic situation will imp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Domperidone: Encyclopedia Ii - Domperidone - Uses
Domperidone - Gastrointestinal problems. Domperidone is used, together with metoclopramide, cyclizine, and 5HT3 receptor antagonists (s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sucrose: Encyclopedia Ii - Sucrose - In The Human Digestive System
Sucrose is broken down in the stomach by acidic hydrolysis into its component sugars, fructose and glucose, which are then absorbed into ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nissen Fundoplication: Encyclopedia Ii - Nissen Fundoplication - The Procedure
In fundoplication, the fundus (upper part) of the stomach is wrapped around (-plication) the inferior part of the esophagus, preventing t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Constipation Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Constipation
Constipation Dream Symbols: Emotional suppression; holding on to ideas and attitudes.   (Source: Myths - Dreams - Symbols)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vomiting Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Vomiting
Vomiting Dream Symbols: A need to reject or discard an aspect of your life that is revolting. Those emotions or concepts that you need...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abdomen Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Abdomen
Abdomen Dream Symbols: Associate the feelings of pain in the abdomen with tension in your life. Can you 'stomach" some person or ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Belly Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Belly
Belly Dream Symbols: The belly symbolically holds repressed emotions and unexpressed feelings. Your dream may also be telling you to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach - Control Of Secretion And Motility
The movement and the flow of chemicals into the stomach are controlled by both the autonomic nervous system and by various digestive syst...   » Read the article