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Stomach Diseases

	Achlorhydria - A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion.
	Diverticulosis, Stomach - A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of GASTRIC DIVERTICULA in the STOMACH.
	Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia - A capillary ectasia of the gastric antrum mucosa characterized by thickened, red vascular folds radiating longitudinally from the pylorus to the antrum and resembling, upon endoscopic examination, the stripes on the skin of a ripened watermelon. Histological characteristics include dilated mucosal capillaries, focal thrombosis, and fibromuscular hypertrophy of the lamina propria. It is a cause of chronic upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
	Gastric Outlet Obstruction - The hindering of output from the stomach to the small intestine. The source varies: peptic ulcer, foreign bodies, aging, neoplasms, etc.
	Gastroparesis - Paralysis of the muscular coat of the stomach. It is most often seen as a complication of DIABETES MELLITUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)
	Postgastrectomy Syndromes - Sequelae of gastrectomy from the second week after operation on. Include recurrent or anastomotic ulcer, postprandial syndromes (DUMPING SYNDROME and late postprandial hypoglycemia), disordered bowel action, and nutritional deficiencies.
	Stomach Dilatation - Distention of the stomach with retained secretions, food, and/or gas due to obstruction, ileus, or denervation. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Stomach Rupture
	Stomach Volvulus - Twisting of the stomach that may result in obstruction and impairment of the blood supply to the organ. It can occur in paraesophageal hernia and occasionally in eventration of the diaphragm. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Stomach Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms