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GETTING TO KNOW
MR. TUMMY
THE STOMACH'S ROLE:
The stomach, under normal conditions, performs three main functions.
COMMON TUMMY ISSUES
Almost every person has experienced a stomach related issue at one point in their lives. Consuming the wrong food or too much food can cause unpleasant but fairly common stomach problems.
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
Also known as acid reflux, a condition where the stomach acid leaks back into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat.
What causes it?
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Smoking
Fatty, fried or spicy foods
Stomach abnormalities like hiatal hernia
Too much caffeine or carbonated drinks
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
PEPTIC ULCER
GASTROPARESIS
References
https://www.livescience.com/52046-stomach-facts-functions-diseases.html
https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heartburn/Normal-digestion/GORD-the-function-of-the-stomach-20120721
https://biologydictionary.net/stomach/
https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/common-causes-acid-reflux-disease
https://www.verywellhealth.com/stomach-problems-causes-1945283
https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/tips-for-better-digestive-health/
https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/7-everyday-tips-for-a-healthy-stomach-25050/post
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