Palliative TTO

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ORAL CANCER: a type of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located In the oral cavity. treatment: surgical excision, radiation therapy, Chemotherapy. ESOPHAGUITIS: inflammation of the esophagus. It may be acute or Chronic. Treatment: it depends on the specific cause of your symptoms: medication, dietary guidelines, avoid alcohol, tobacco... HIATUS HERNIA: is the Protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through the Esophageal hiatus because of tear or weakness in the diaphragm. Treatment: Sometimes no treat. Is required. 3/4 sips of temp. Water and medication. ESOPHAGEAL CANCER: is cancer arising from the esoph. Symptoms often include Difficulty in swallowing and weight loss. Treatment: surgery, chem and rad, Adequate nutrition, appropriate dental care. GASTRITIS: inflammation of the Lining of the stomach. The most common symptom is upper abdominal pain. Treatment: antacids, if antacids not provide enough relief, h2 blockers, proton Pump inhibitors... PEPTIC ULCER: is a break in the lining of the stomach, first Part of the small intestine, or occasionally the lower esophagus. Treatment: Acid reducing medication, surgery, antibiotics for h.Pylori. HEATBURN: is a Burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. Treatment: Antacids, medicines ( h2 receptor antagonists, proton pump inh...) 





INDIGESTION (dispepsia): is a condition of impaired digestion. Symp: heatburn, nauseas, Uuper abd pain... Treatment: acid suppression, alternative medicine. APPENDICITIS: inflammation of the appendix. Treatment: surgery (appendicectomy) And pain medications. PANCREATITIS: inflamm. Of he pancreas. 2 types: acute or Chronic. Treatment: morphine for pain control, hospital ward, intensive care. PANCREATIC CANCER: Arises when cells in the pancreas begin to multiply out of Control and form a mass. Treatment: surgery, chem and rad, palliative care. GALLSTONE(calculos Biliares): is a stone formed within the gallbladder out of bile components. Treatment: surgery, cholecystectomy. DIVERTICULITIS: common digestive disease Which involves the formation of pouches within the bowel wall. Treatment: diet, Antibiotics, surgery. CIRRHOSIS: is a condition in which the liver does not Function properly due to long-term damage, treatment: preventing further live Damage, transplantation, palliative care. LIVER CANCER: cancer that originates In the liver. Treatment: chem and rad, transpl. COLITIS: is a form of Inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon. Treatment: medication, surgery. 

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