Adhesions - Better Health Channel.
An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that joins two internal body surfaces. Adhesions can cause pain by pulling on nerves. Adhesions may be caused by surgery, infection, trauma or radiation. Abdominal adhesions, pelvic adhesions and heart ... [... more]
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Splenomegaly explained
Splenomegaly means enlargement of the spleen. This abdominal organ removes old and abnormal blood cells and contributes immune system components, including antibodies. Causes of splenomegaly include leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, thalassaemia and ... [... more]
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Birth defects - the abdomen
Birth defects of the abdomen include diaphragmatic hernia (organs protrude into the chest cavity), exomphalos (organs protrude through the navel) and gastroschisis (organs protrude through the abdominal wall). The organs of the digestive system - ... [... more]
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Hernias explained
A hernia is the protrusion of organs, such as intestines, through a weakened section of the abdominal wall. The most common site is the groin. The only effective treatment is surgical repair. A strangulated hernia can cause nausea, vomiting and ... [... more]
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Abdominal muscles
The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. Common conditions of these muscles include strains and hernia. The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis ... all about
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Typical symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting. The main complication of gastroenteritis is dehydration (loss of ... [... more]
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Peritonitis - Better Health Channel.
Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis may be caused by the rupture of infected organs such as the appendix or bowel. Symptoms include strong abdominal (stomach) pain. Peritonitis is life ... [... more]
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Colonoscopy - Better Health Channel.
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the large bowel. This procedure can be used to look for cancer of the colon or colon polyps, and to help diagnose symptoms such as unexplained diarrhoea or abdominal pain. The colon is the last ... [... more]
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Rectal prolapse - surgical repair
A rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus. Surgery to correct rectal prolapse includes open abdominal surgery (laparotomy), keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) and anal surgery. A rectal prolapse ... [... more]
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Laparoscopy - Better Health Channel.
Laparoscopy or keyhole surgery is a medical procedure used to examine the interior of the abdominal or pelvic cavities to diagnose or treat (or both) a number of different diseases and conditions, including female infertility, diseases of the ... [... more]
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Crohn's and colitis - complications
Since IBD targets the digestive tract, common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and weight loss. A person with IBD has to pay close attention to diet, since malnutrition is a real possibility. Other complications of the digestive ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and exercise - quiz
Exercise during pregnancy is important but take care. Try our quick health quiz and find out which exercises are recommended. Learn why exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor and the abdominal muscles should also be included in your exercise ... [... more]
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