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Complications Overview Articles

Gallbladder Cancer
Cancer of the gallbladder is cancer of the pear-shaped organ that lies on the undersurface of the liver.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Specific Complications Articles

Malabsorption
Malabsorption is difficulty in the digestion or absorption of nutrients from food substances.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2006
Malabsorption Syndrome
Malabsorption syndrome is an alteration in the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients adequately into the bloodstream. Causes and symptoms Protein, fats, and carbohydrates (macronutrients) normally are absorbed in the small intestine; the small bowel also absorbs about 80% of the eight to ten liters of fluid ingested daily.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Malabsorption Syndrome
Malabsorption syndrome is an alteration in the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients adequately into the bloodstream. Causes and symptoms Protein, fats , and carbohydrates (macronutrients) normally are absorbed in the small intestine ; the small bowel also absorbs about 80% of the 8.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Metastasis
Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread via the bloodstream or the lymph system .
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2006
Metastasis
The ability to invade and metastasize are the defining characteristics of a cancer. Invasion refers to the ability of cancer cells to penetrate through the membranes that separate them from healthy tissues and blood vessels.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are recognized as two separate and distinct conditions. Nausea is the subjective, unpleasant feeling or urge to vomit, which may or may not result in vomiting.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is the sensation of being about to vomit. Vomiting, or emesis, is the expelling from the stomach of undigested food through the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is the sensation of being about to vomit. Vomiting, or emesis, is the expelling of undigested food through the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Oncology: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting
Oncology: Controlling Nausea and VomitingCall the Doctor If:Nausea or vomiting lasts for24hours or moreYou have trouble keeping fluids downNausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Side effects result when ...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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