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Port catheter (PAC)
A port catheter is a catheter (thin tube) with a reservoir that is implanted in a vein under the collarbone. This catheter is placed when you need to be poked often during your treatment over an extended period of time.
condition
Reflux
Reflux is a condition in which (acidic) stomach contents repeatedly flows back up into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort. This is often caused by a malfunctioning sphincter between the stomach and esophagus. Reflux can cause the esophagus to become inflamed.
condition
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, or haemorrhoids, are a condition of the anus. Hemorrhoids are a tangle of blood vessels covered with mucous membrane within the ring of the sphincter of the anus. They form the valve of the anus. This means they are important for holding up bowel movements.
condition
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which your body has trouble regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood properly. This is because your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin, or because your body does not respond well to insulin. As a result, sugars accumulate in the blood.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Groin and thigh fracture
An groin fracture (inguinal hernia) is a protrusion of the peritoneum through the inguinal canal, sometimes into the scrotum. A thigh fracture (femoral hernia) is located slightly lower, in the femoral canal, and is more common in women. Thigh fractures are always operated on because of the increased risk of entrapment.