Glossary for Stomach pain

Medical terms related to Stomach pain or mentioned in this section include:

• Abdominal pain: Pain in the abdominal area or stomach.
• Abdominal symptoms: Symptoms affecting the abdomen or digestive tract
• Adam and Eve poisoning: The Adam and Eve plant is a herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. The plant contains a poisonous chemical called calcium oxalate crystals which can cause a variety of symptoms if ingested. Eye exposure can also cause symptoms due to the abrasive nature of the toxic chemical. Ingestion of the plant generally causes severe mouth pain. Skin exposure usually only causes minor, short-lived skin irritation.
• Amebiasis: Intestinal inflammation caused by Entamoeba histolytica and often marked by symptoms such as frequent, loose bowel movements that contain blood and mucus. Also called intestinal amebic dysentery.
• Ascaridida Infections: Infection with parasitic nematodes from the Ascaridida family. Specific infections include ascariasis, toxoscariasis and anisakiasis. Symptoms may vary depending on the specific nematode involved and the location of the infection.
• Atamasco lily poisoning: The atamasco lily is a bulbous plant with long thin leaves and single white or pink flowers. The plant originated in the US. All parts of the plant contain a toxic chemical called lycorine as well as alkaloids. The bulb is the most toxic part of the plant. Eating the bulb can result in death.
• Behcet's Disease: Recurring inflammation of small blood vessels affecting various areas.
• Biliary Colic: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of colic due to the passage of gallstones along the biliary tract
• Caroli Disease: A rare disorder where the bile ducts inside the liver become enlarged resulting in infection, irritation and gallstone formation.
• Chemical burn: A chemical burn is a burn caused by a chemical. Symptoms vary depending on the chemical, the part of the body affected and the duration of the exposure to the chemical. Rapid first aid following exposure can limit the damage caused by the chemical. Chemical burns can occur when certain chemicals are accidentally swallowed, spilt on the skin, splashed in the eyes or even breathed in the case of chemical gases.
• Chemical burn - ingestion: Burns to the mouth and gastrointestinal system caused by swallowing a chemical. Symptoms vary depending on the type, quantity and strength of the chemical involved as well as the duration of the exposure to the chemical and promptness of treatment measures. Immediate medical attention should be sought if chemical burns to the gastrointestinal system are suspected.
• Chemical poisoning: Morbid condition caused by chemical.
• Chemical poisoning - 1,1-Dichloroethene: 1,1-Dichloroethene is a chemical used in packaging, food wraps, carpet backing, adhesives and steel pipe coating. The main effects of an overdose of this chemical central nervous depression and central nervous system depression. However, some people can suffer an adverse reaction to the chemical. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - 1-Propanol: 1-Propanol is a chemical used in various antiseptics, polishes, cleaners, cosmetics and lacquer. The main effects of an overdose of this chemical is depression of the central nervous system. However, some people can suffer an adverse reaction to the chemical.
• Chemical poisoning - Baking Powder: Baking powder is generally considered non toxic and is used in cooking. However, excessive doses can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Chemical poisoning - Baking soda: Baking soda is generally considered non toxic and is used in cooking. However, excessive doses can cause various symptoms.
• Chemical poisoning - Chalk: Swallowing chalk can cause a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms in some people if sufficient quantities are eaten. Eye irritation can also result from eye exposure. The chalk dust can also cause respiratory symptoms in some people. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - Endothall: Endothall is a chemical used mainly as a pesticide and rodenticide but it is rarely used today. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - Perming lotion: Perming lotion is a product used to create permanent hair curls. It contains chemicals such as thioglycolate which can cause poisoning symptoms if exposure occurs. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Cholangitis: bile duct inflammation (cholangitis)
• Cholecystitis: inflammation of the gall bladder.
• Common symptoms: The most common symptoms
• Cryptosporiosis: Contagious parasitic digestive infection
• Diarrhea: Loose, soft, or watery stool.
• Digestive symptoms: Any symptoms affecting the digestive tract.
• Diverticulitis: diverticulitis is inflammation of an abnormal pouch(diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine
• Ebola: Dangerous virus mostly found in Africa.
• Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus
• Functioning pancreatic endocrine tumor: Tumors that develop in the pancreas and cause excessive secretion of one or more pancreatic hormones such as insulin, somatostatin, glucagons, gastrin, ACTH (corticosteroids) and vasoactive intestinal peptidase.
• Gastritis: gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach
• Gastroenteritis: An infection of the bowel
• Heartburn: Chest or digestive pain from reflux of stomach acid
• Hepatitis: Any inflammation of the liver
• Indigestion: Imprecise term for various digestive complaints
• Inflammatory bowel disease: Any type of digestive condition caused by bowel inflammation.
• Intermittent stomach pain: The occurrence of stomach pain that occurs on an intermittent basis
• Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: A digestive disorder where the intestines are unable to contract normally and push food through the digestive system. This results in symptoms similar to an obstruction and hence the name pseudo-obstruction. The walls of the affected gastrointestinal tract becomes thin and the muscles that control its motion start to degenerate.
• Irritable bowel syndrome: A chronic non inflammatory disease with a psychophysiologic basis
• Nerve symptoms: Symptoms affecting the nerves
• Normokalemic periodic paralysis: A rare disorder characterized by periods of muscle weakness that is not associated with abnormal potassium levels.
• Oak poisoning: The oak is a large tree which has distinctive leaves and bears acorns. The acorns and young leaves contain chemicals (gallotannins, quercitrin and quercitin) which can cause symptoms if eaten. The plant is considered to have a low level of toxicity. The nuts are edible if the tannins have been leached out.
• Pain: Any type of pain sensation symptoms.
• Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas
• Pancreatitis: Any inflammation that occurs in the pancreas
• Peptic Ulcer: Ulcer on the lining of the stomach or duodenum
• Porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria: An inherited disorder that affects the nervous system and sometimes the skin. It occurs when a metabolic disorder results in excessive production of coproporphyrins which accumulate in body tissues and is excreted in large amounts.
• Sensations: Changes to sensations or the senses
• Small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome: The small bowel is a part of the digestive system. A healthy small bowel contains some bacteria but in bacterial overgrowth syndrome, there are an excessive number of bacteria. Abnormal small bowel muscle function is often associated with conditions such as intestinal motility problems due to neurological diseases and muscular diseases, diabetes mellitus, small intestine obstruction and diverticulitis. It may also be caused by certain medications and abdominal surgeries.
• Stachybotrys chartarum: A toxic black slimy mold that can be found in damp indoor environments. Exposure can occur through the skin, ingestion or inhalation. It can causes conditions such as "sick building syndrome".
• Stomach ache: Aching or other stomach discomfort
• Stomach cramps: Cramping or other stomach discomfort
• Stomach pain in pregnancy: Stomach pain in pregnancy is pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
• Stomach problems: Any problems that occur with ones stomach
• Stomache:
• Tansy poisoning: Tansy is a herbaceous plant which bears clusters of small yellow flowers. It can be found growing in the wild as well as in gardens. The leaves and flowers contain a chemical called thujone which can cause symptoms if large quantities are eaten. Small quantities are considered safely edible.
• Thimbleweed poisoning: Thimbleweed is a herbaceous plant which has a variety of flower colors depending on the species. It is most often used as an ornamental garden plant. The plant contains a chemical called protoanemonin which can cause various symptoms if eaten in large quantities. Skin irritation can also occur upon skin exposure.
• Vomiting: Vomiting or retching symptoms.
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: A rare disorder where excessive levels of the hormone gastrin are released into the stomach which increases stomach acidity which results in peptic ulcer development. A hormone secreting pancreatic or duodenal tumor is usually the cause.

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