Stomach

There are several types of cancer that occur in the stomach. The most common type of stomach cancer is Adenocarcinoma, which starts from one of the cell types found in the stomach lining.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Stomach Cancer:

• Medline Plus Stomach Cancer Encyclopedia
• Medline Plus Stomach Cancer Health Topics

Gastroparesis is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Gastroparesis is also called delayed gastric emptying.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Gastroparesis:

• Medline Plus Gastroparesis

Helicobacter Pylori is a type of bacteria that causes Peptic Ulcers and can cause stomach cancer.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Helicobacter Pylori Infection:

• Medline Plus Helicobacter Pylori Infections

Ulcer disease, or Peptic Ulcer, occurs in the stomach or intestine. These ulcers are open sores or raw areas in the lining.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Ulcer disease:

• Medline Plus Peptic Ulcer Encyclopedia
• Medline Plus Peptic Ulcer Health Topics

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. Symptoms include bright red blood in vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black or tarry stool, or dark blood mixed with stool.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding:

• Medline Plus Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Medline Plus Vomiting Blood

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is diagnosed when the body produces too much gastrin, a hormone that is produced when a small tumor (called a gastrinoma) develops in the pancreas or small intestine.

Here are some resources to provide more in-depth information on Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:

• Medline Plus Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome