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- Pancreas
The pancreas helps to digest food, particularly protein.
- Digestive system explained
The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.
- Stomach ulcer
Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.
- Barium tests
Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration.
- Gastritis
Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.
- Endoscopy
An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.
- Short bowel syndrome
A person with short bowel syndrome is likely to be deficient in a range of important nutrients.