Body System: Gastrointestinal System

What Is Acute Nausea? Sudden Feeling Sick, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 8th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute nausea is a sudden, short-term feeling that you may vomit, even if vomiting does not actually happen. It is a sensation rather than a disease by itself, and it usually happens because the body is reacting to irritation, infection, motion, medicines, […]

What Is Acute Diarrhoea? Sudden Loose Stools, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute diarrhoea is a sudden, short-term change in bowel habit where stools become loose, watery, or more frequent than usual. It can happen for many reasons, including infection, food irritation, medicines, stress, travel, or sudden changes in diet and routine. The word […]

What Is Functional Constipation? Bowel Habits, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 10th of May 2026 What Is It? Functional constipation is a common type of constipation where bowel movements are difficult, infrequent, incomplete, or uncomfortable, without a clear underlying disease causing the problem. It may involve hard stools, straining, a feeling of incomplete emptying, or passing stools less often than […]

What Is GORD? Acid Reflux, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 12th of May 2026 What Is It? GORD stands for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. It is a condition where stomach contents, including acid, repeatedly flow back up into the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. GORD is the British spelling used for […]

What Is Functional Dyspepsia? Chronic Indigestion, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? Functional dyspepsia is a long-term or recurring form of indigestion that causes discomfort in the upper abdomen without a clear structural disease found on appropriate medical assessment. It may feel like upper stomach pain, burning, bloating, early fullness, or feeling uncomfortably full […]

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