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Anorexia |
Lack or loss of appetite, resulting in the inability to eat. |
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Antiemetic Medication |
Control nausea and vomiting by blocking nerve impulses to the vomiting center of the brain. |
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Ascites |
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, most commonly as a result of chronic liver disease. |
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Colostomy |
Creation of an opening of a portion of the colon through abdominal wall to its outside surface in order to fiver fecal flow to a colostomy bag. |
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Dyspepsia |
Upper abdominal discomfort, described as burning sensation, bloating or gassiness, nausea, or feeling full too quickly after starting to eat. |
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Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Hematemises |
Vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus. |
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Intussusception |
Strangulation hernias or the presence of foreign bodies such as fruit pits and gallstones. |
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Jaundice |
Yellowing of skin, mucous membranes and eyes When liver is no longer able to remove bilirubin |
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Melana |
Passing of dark colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices |
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Obstipation |
severe constipation, which may be caused by an intestinal obstruction. |
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Peptic ulcer disease (pud) |
Erosion of the protective mucous membrane, caused by infection with H. Pylori bacteria. |
