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RSSHeartburn
Heartburn or pyrosis is a
painful or burning sensation
in the esophagus, just below
the breastbone caused by
regurgitation of gastric
acid. The pain often rises
in the chest and may radiate
to the neck or throat.
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Esophagus
The esophagus (also spelled
oesophagus/œsophagus),
or gullet is an organ in
vertebrates which consists
of a muscular tube through
which food passes from the
mouth area to the stomach.
The esophagus is continuous
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Peptic ulcer
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer
of one of those areas of the
gastrointestinal tract that
are usually acidic. A more
general term, peptic ulcer
disease (PUD), is also in
use. Most ulcers are
associated with Helicobacter
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Stomach cancer
Stomach cancer (also called
gastric cancer) can develop
in any part of the stomach
and may spread throughout
the stomach and to other
organs; particularly the
esophagus and the small
intestine. It may also
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