Glossary
Enteritis: inflammation of the small intestine.Heartburn: Pain due to regurgitation (reflux) of juices from the stomach into the oesophagus; pyrosis.
Ulcers: An open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane.
Peptic ulcer: Ulceration in the inner lining of the stomach or intestine.
Sepsis: Infection of the blood.