Stomach diseases refer to various conditions and disorders that affect the stomach, a muscular organ located in the upper abdomen, responsible for the initial stages of digestion.
These diseases can range from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. Some common stomach diseases include:
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcers
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Stomach Cancer
Functional Dyspepsia
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroparesis
Celiac Disease
Functional Vomiting