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the stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the alimentary canal which functions as the primary organ of the digestive tract. It is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing). The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. It secretes protein-digesting enzymes and strong acids to aid in food digestion, (sent to it via oesophageal peristalsis) through smooth muscular contortions (called segmentation) before sending partially-digested food (chyme) to the small intestines.

The stomach lies between the esophagus and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It is on the left upper part of the abdominal cavity. The top of the stomach lies against the diaphragm.

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Dr.Kevin Pho, MD

With the stomach pain,there are a variety of potential causes. This can include the various causes of dyspepsia (GERD, inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, ulcers), a mass, or gall bladder disease.Irritable bowel syndrome can cause discomfort along with increased bloating and gas.

If these tests are negative, then an ultrasound can be done to evaluate the gall bladder. If the tests are still not revealing, then treatment for irritable bowel syndrome should be optimized.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/abdominal-pain-upset-stomach/show/234310

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In the stomach, food undergoes chemical and mechanical digestion. Here, peristaltic contractions (mechanical digestion) churn the bolus, which mixes with strong digestive juices that the stomach lining cells secrete (chemical digestion). The stomach walls contain three layers of smooth muscle arranged in longitudinal, circular, and oblique (diagonal) rows. These muscles allow the stomach to squeeze and churn the food during mechanical digestion.

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