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Digestive symptoms can be confusing and overwhelming. You may not know when to ask for help or where to turn. Today, we’re talking you through the differences between vomiting and regurgitation, and what symptoms to look out for with digestive conditions.
Achalasia is a condition that affects the nerves and muscles of the oesophagus (food pipe). Achalasia hinders the passage of food and liquid that travels down the oesophagus and enters the stomach. Symptoms can include:
Rumination syndrome is the chronic (long-term) repetitive, effortless regurgitation of recently swallowed food back into the mouth. For rumination syndrome to be diagnosed, all the following must be fulfilled for the last three months, with symptom onset at least six months prior to diagnosis:
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the stomach – meaning stomach (gastro) paralysis (paresis). It is a chronic (long lasting) disorder where the stomach does not empty the contents in a normal way. Symptoms can include:
Barrett’s oesophagus is where the normal cells lining the oesophagus (food pipe) are replaced with abnormal cells. This is caused by acid reflux damaging the oesophagus over time. Symptoms can include:
Eosinophilic diseases are often found in those with a family history of allergic diseases such as rhinitis, asthma and/or eczema. Symptoms can vary from one person to another and depend on age. Symptoms can include:
It is important you seek proper medical advice to get the correct diagnosis. Symptoms can vary from one person to another and depend on age.
If you experience any of the below symptoms, please contact your doctor.
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