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Splenic Flexure Syndrome (SPLEN-ik FLEK-shur sin-drohm)
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Definition: A condition that occurs when air or gas collects in the upper parts of the colon. Causes pain in the upper left abdomen. The pain often moves to the left chest and may be confused with heart problems.

Common Misspellings: Spleenic Flexure Syndrome

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Gas in the Digestive Tract
A small paragraph about SFS, along with other causes of gas.

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