The document describes the stomach and its functions. The stomach is a baglike organ in the upper left abdomen where food stays for 3-4 hours. During this time, digestion takes place through mixing, mashing and turning food into a soupy substance that is then released to the small intestine. Not all food can be digested, and undigested waste passes to the large intestine. Common diseases of the stomach include gastritis, which causes inflammation of the stomach lining, and ulcers, which are open sores that develop on the stomach or small intestine lining. Lifestyle changes like eating slowly, not overeating, eating regularly, and drinking water can help support stomach health.

2. DESCRIPTION:
-Baglike organ made of muscles, found in the upper
left of the abdomen.
-Food stays for three to four hours
FUNCTIONS:
-Digestion takes place (process of mixing,
mashing, and turning the food into soupy
substance which then released to the small
intestine).
-Not all food eaten can be digested, undigested
food goes to the large intestine as waste product.

3. – tube that connects the stomach to
the esophagus where the food passes from the
mouth
– upper part of the stomach where the
food is deposited
– central part which produces
acids that aids to digestion the food and kill
germs in the food.
– where the stomach mixes with
gastric juice (chemicals that digest the food
received by the stomach until it is in liquid
form)
– where the food passes from
stomach to the small intestine.

4. DISEASES OF THE STOMACH & DUODENUM
- is when the stomach lining becomes inflamed or
swollen.
and
- refers to a sudden onset of inflammation of the
stomach lining, called the gastric mucosa.
Chronic Gastritis
is a common problem wherein
patients suffer from indigestion and other symptoms suggestive of
an ulcer, but no abnormality is found on investigation. For this
reason, we refer to NUD as a disorder.

5. - is a disease in which the stomach cannot empty
itself of food in a normal fashion. Symptoms include
. Treatments
include medications and possibly surgery.
are open sores that develop on the inside
lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small
intestine.
. Peptic ulcers include: Gastric ulcers that occur
on the inside of the stomach.

6. 1.Do not rush your food. Take the time to eat slowly.
2.Do not overeat.
3.Eat regularly and try not to skip meals.
4.Avoid eating a big meal just before you go to bed.
5.Make sure you have plenty of water to drink.