Stomach ulcer
A stomach ulcer is a break in the tissue lining the stomach. Most are caused by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, not stress or poor diet as once thought. Treatment options include antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications. A ... [... more]
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HortNews - Truffles On Trees Show NZ Export Potential
Investors will need a strong stomach to take advantage of New Zealand's next big export industry: mushrooms on trees. AUCKLAND 22/11/2002 - Investors will need a strong stomach to take advantage of New Zealand's next big export industry: ... [... more]
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Digestive system - quiz
Learn about digestion and test your knowledge of the digestive system with our quick health quiz. How important are the liver, the stomach and saliva to digestion? The answers are here. It might help if you learn more about where your food is ... [... more]
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Gastritis - Better Health Channel.
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. Common causes include infection, anti-inflammatory drugs and alcohol. Treatment options include avoiding exposure to known irritants and taking medication to reduce the amount of gastric ... [... more]
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Food safety - quiz
Do you know how to avoid food poisoning? Our health quiz tests your knowledge on food safety and offers tips on safe food preparation, cooking and storage. If you and your family seem to be suffering from frequent stomach upsets, now you know why ... [... more]
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Cancer and food
Some cancers are influenced by our daily diet. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fibre. However, there is no evidence that specific ... [... more]
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Heartburn is a form of indigestion
Heartburn occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation. Most healthy people experience heartburn from time to time. Overweight people can suffer from constant heartburn, which often leads to ... [... more]
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Tuberculosis treatment
Treatment of tuberculosis (TB) takes six to nine months and sometimes longer. The tablets you take may cause some side effects such as itchiness or an upset stomach. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis could become resistant to treatment if you ... [... 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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Stomach cancer - some possible causes
Stomach cancer is more common in developing nations, while becoming less so in Western countries. This type of cancer is thought to be triggered by diet and Helicobacter pylori infection, possibly working in combination. Stomach cancer is more ... [... more]
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Stomach cancer
The stomach is part of the digestive system, which helps to break down food. Although 500 Victorians are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year, it is becoming less common in Australia and other Western countries. Diet is thought to play some ... [... more]
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Lose your jelly belly now!
Most people have issues with their jelly belly, here's some diet and fitness advice for how to have a flatter stomach. Most people have issues with their jelly belly. No matter how hard they try to get rid of it, that fat pouch around their lower ... [... more]
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