What is a bloated belly? A bloated belly is a visible enlargement of the abdomen and usually associated with gas or fluid. However, any mass in the abdomen may also result in a visible and palpable swelling which may feel soft, spongy, firm or hard and could be mistaken for fluid or gas. Sometimes the term bloating is also >> Read More ...
There is a wide range of stomach problems that present with different signs and symptoms. Some of these problems may be isolated to the stomach or include surrounding parts of the gut, like the esophagus proximally (before the stomach) and small intestine distally (after the stomach). At times, the entire gastrointestinal >> Read More ...
Bloating – stomach distension due to gas built in the stomach or bowel – may be caused by certain foods, intestinal disorders, bacterial overgrowth or food poisoning with bacteria or parasites. What Causes Bloating Shortly After Eating? Bloating in the upper abdomen appearing within minutes after starting a >> Read More ...
KristalTT Asked : Over the past few weeks, I have been feeling a pain on the front of my chest just at the bottom of the left side of my rib cage. It almost feels like a hard ball or knot which is like protruding into the top of my abdomen area. I can feel partly feel this ball at the top of my abdomen and if I dig my >> Read More ...
Duodenum of the Small Intestine The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that leads from the outlet of the stomach. It is about 12 inches (30 centimeters) long and curves into a C-shape. The end of the duodenum is then continuous with the second part of the small intestine known as the jejunum. Lying in such >> Read More ...
The gut contains solids, liquids and gases which constantly enter and exit through the mouth and rectum. Most of the gas in the gut is air from the environment around us. It enters during swallowing food or beverages but also enters the gut while talking, chewing and breathing. Ths gas is eventually passed out as a belch >> Read More ...
Stress has wide ranging effects on the body and the stomach can also be affected. From a loss of appetite to indigestion, there are many stomach symptoms that are associated with stress. It is also not uncommon to hear about a stress ulcer or gastritis caused by stress. However, it is important to differentiate between >> Read More ...
