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Reviewed by DR. D. DATTA.Ex. Emergency Medical Officer. Tendon is a fibrous band of connective tissue that connects muscles with a bone.In the posterior aspect of the upper part of leg there are two calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), at the lower part of the leg they unite to form a band of fibrous tissue […]
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Reviewed by DR. D. DATTA.Ex. Emergency Medical Officer. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the inner lining of the lower end of the esophagus changes and looks like the lining of the small intestine. (Stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus changes to simple columnar epithelium with interspersed goblet cells.)The prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus in people is
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Reviewed by DR. D. DATTA.Ex. Emergency Medical Officer. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition that may affect 20% of the population. It may occur in any age group, but incidence increases with age.In gastroesophageal reflux disease stomach acid and other contents repeatedly come back into the esophagus from the stomach. As a result, the
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Reviewed by DR. D. DATTA.Ex. Emergency Medical Officer. Fundoplication is the most common surgical procedure done to prevent acid reflux from the stomach to the esophagus in gastroesophageal reflux disease (esophagus is a tube through which food or liquid goes to the stomach from the mouth).[Read more about gastroesophageal reflux disease].In this procedure the upper
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Reviewed by DR. D. DATTA. Ex. Emergency Medical Officer.Discover everything about Achalasia Cardia — its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle tips. Learn how to manage this rare esophageal disorder effectively. Achalasia cardia also called esophageal achalasia or cardio spasm is a rare but serious condition. It occurs (incidence) in 1 in 1,00,000 people
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