Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:- Duodenum - a hollow jointed tube connecting the stomach to the jejunum and is the first part of the small intestine
- Heartburn - a burning sensation that occurs in the chest, near the heart, usually after eating.
- Gastric reflux - a common condition that often occurs after meals.
- Loperamide - a drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. Marketed under the brand names Lopex ®, Imodium ®, and Pepto ® Diarrhea Control.
- HCl - hydrochloric acid, a solution of hydrogen chloride gas dissolved in water. A component of stomach acid or gastric acid.
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