STOMACH AND DUODENAL DISEASES

Diseases of the stomach and pancreas occupy a leading position in the structure of digestive organ pathology and are characterized by high prevalence among the adult population. The anatomical and functional interrelationship of these organs often determines the combined course of pathological processes. The work examines the main diseases of the stomach (chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease) and pancreas (acute and chronic pancreatitis), their pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and modern diagnostic methods. Special attention was paid to the role of acid-enzyme imbalance, inflammatory changes, and disorders of exocrine function in the formation of cross-symptoms. The need for a comprehensive approach to examining patients with dyspeptic and pain syndromes to timely identify combined pathology and prevent complications was emphasized.