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Abdominal and Gastric Disorders

Conditions related to the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract.
Treat Nausea
Anti-nausea treatment is not an exact science. Pregnancy, vertigo, motion sickness, digestive infections (such as food poisoning), reactions to medication and alcohol are probably the most common causes of nausea, but there are many others.
Stop Diarrhea
Treating diarrhea at home is mostly about waiting, but a few things will help slow down diarrhea, or at least shorten the pain it can cause.
Bad Pastrami
The first indicator that something was wrong was the bad case of indigestion Melissa felt after lunch. She was playing a board game with the kids and thinking that she must be getting old if pastrami gives her indigestion.
Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, which can lead to meningitis or encephalitis. Listeriosis is a food-borne illness commonly associated with dairy products, raw meats, some raw vegetables, and raw or smoked fish.
Causes of Nausea
Nausea is a miserable feeling. There are several causes of nausea, but most are not life-threatening. Find the cause of your nausea.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day. It usually goes away on its own without any special treatment. However, prolonged diarrhea can be a sign of other problems.
Kidney - Kidney Injury From Trauma
The kidneys are located deep in the abdomen and well protected by back muscles and the rib cage. Despite this, kidney injury can still happen.
First Aid Facts About Food Poisoning
Most food poisoning is not actually poisoning at all. Food poisoning is caused by foodborne bacteria.
Causes of Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain can have many causes, and some can be life-threatening. Learn the many causes of abdominal pain.

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