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    Umbilical Hernia, Adult A hernia is a bulge of tissue that pushes through an opening between muscles. An umbilical hernia happens in the abdomen, near the bellybutton (umbilicus), and may contain tissues from the small intestine, large intestine, or fatty tissue covering the intestines (omentum). Umbilical hernias in adults tend to get worse over time, and require surgical treatment. There are several types of umbilical hernia. You may have: • A hernia located just above or below the…

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    Pill Bug Essay

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    other insects because of their oval-shaped abdomens . The pill bug has seven segments on its back that also help you to tell them apart from other insects . Their abdomen looks like leafs that are overlapping eachother .Their colors range from dark grey to white and they can have patterns. The pill bug has other distinguishing characteristics such as its pair of antennae . They also have a set of six segments that fall behind the seven on their abdomen . These segments are called the pleon…

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    Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells (tumor) in the pancreas that is cancerous (malignant). The pancreas is a gland located in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. The pancreas makes hormones that help the body use and store energy that comes from food. The pancreas also makes pancreatic juices that help digest food. Pancreatic cancer can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The abdominal lymph nodes are the first place that may be affected…

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    Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-like structure attached to the large intestine. Without treatment appendicitis can cause the appendix to tear (rupture). A ruptured appendix can lead to a life-threatening infection. It can also lead to the formation of a painful collection of pus (abscess) in the appendix. CAUSES This condition may be caused by a blockage in the appendix. The blockage can be due to: A ball of stool. Enlarged lymph…

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    The occurrence of inflammatory throughout the digestive tract is the general outcome of Crohn’s disease. The disease mainly aggresses towards the small and large intestine, but it could also impact other parts of the digestive tract as well. The small intestines are divided into three categories which are the ileum, jejunum, and duodenum. Crohn’s disease mainly impacts the ileum section where it swells up when irritated. The leading cause to Crohn’s disease is the process of being genetically…

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    Exploratory Laparotomy

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    laparotomy Overview: A laparotomy is a large incision made in the abdomen. Exploratory laparotomy is used to view and examine structures inside the abdominal cavity. Those include section • Appendix • bladder • gallbladder • Intestine • kidney and ureter • Liver • pancreas • Spleen • Stomach • uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries (in women) Surgery that opens the abdomen is called laparotomy. causes: on the basis of causes section varies: Large and small intestine: a bowel perforation, bowel…

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    Health benefits Deep breathing exercises. The three basic things that are essential for human life are air, water and food. But are you breathing in a proper manner? Never. Are you drinking sufficient amount of water? no. Do you have healthy food? Never. But in this article, I want to first focus on the topic health benefits deep breathing exercises. In the kiosk that rings the world, your mind and your body the easiest things to forget is your breathing. Since the breath is key to…

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    as time progressed, her stomach felt as though it was “going to burst.” After taking some time off work, the patient accounts that the symptoms appeared to had gone away. This feeling was short-lived as small pains began to appear in Mrs. Mills’ abdomen. Furthermore, her nausea returned along with the added symptom of hematuria. It was at that point that Mrs. Mills sought the assistance of a medical professional. Upon reviewing the patient’s medical history, it can be concluded that Mrs. Mills…

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    tear that appears in the muscles near it. In the hiatal hernia's case, the upper side of the stomach gets in the chest through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen, and the hiatus is an orifice in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes in order to reach the stomach. When hiatal hernia appears,…

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    previously healthy who went out for a party two nights ago. Sophia has been complaining of stomach pain snice after. Most people in the party apparently had problems afterwards with regard to their abdomen. She awoke up this morning with the pain worsen in her abdomen. Her pain continued on the right lower abdomen and apparently now has move to the whole stomach. She states she is in significant pain. She had some nausea and one incident of vomiting earlier this morning. She states it was…

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