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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 common, often “silent,” liver disease that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. The major characteristic of nash is fat in the liver, along with inflammation and damage.
Industry:Medical
Medicines that aid or stimulate digestion. Examples are digestive enzymes for people with lactase deficiency or damage to the pancreas. (Brand names: lactaid, ultrase. )
Industry:Medical
Refers to a group of functional disorders of the biliary system and gallbladder.
Industry:Medical
The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left.
Industry:Medical
A virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea within 1 to 3 days of exposure and is most active during the winter months. It infects primarily infants, young children, and older adults.
Industry:Medical
The organs in the body that break down and absorb food. Organs that make up the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Organs that help with digestion but are not part of the digestive tract are the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
Industry:Medical
The opening from the stomach into the top of the small intestine (duodenum).
Industry:Medical
Constant pain or discomfort in the upper gastrointestinal (gi) tract. Symptoms include burning, nausea, and bloating, but not ulcers. It is a functional disorder.
Industry:Medical
The organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Industry:Medical
A natural chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. The digestive system makes a large number of different hormones.
Industry:Medical
