Nasogastric tube - a thin,
flexible tube that is passed through the nose or mouth to
remove liquids and air from the stomach when the bowel is
obstructed, or after intestinal surgery.
Nephrolithiasis - kidney stones.
Neural regulation - a control mechanism
in the GI track in which nerves release chemicals that either
strengthen the force of peristaltic and segmental contractions
or relax the muscles in the wall of the small intestine.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) - a class of drugs that reduce inflammation
and pain without steroids (e.g., aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen).
This information
is provided as a general educational service
and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment plan
or to replace the advice of physicians. It is important that patients
seek and rely on the advice of a healthcare professional
about their individual medical conditions.
