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Path Digestive

Pathologies of the Digestive System

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Cirrhosis a progressive liver disease with destroyed cells replaced by scar tissue giving it a yellow-orange color and cobblestone appearance; Massage is contraindicated in later stages
Colorectal Cancer malignancy of the colon and/or rectum and ranks as one of the most lethal types of cancer, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer deaths; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) Masses of solid material or stones (calculi) that form in the gallbladder; If the symptoms are severe, massage is contraindicated. If the pain is less severe or absent, massage is indicated while avoiding the abdominal area
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD; Periodic regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus; recommend that he or she avoid eating a heavy meal at least 2 and up to 3 hours before the scheduled appointment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome a common disorder characterized by abnormal muscular contractions of the colon; stress related, so massage is indicated
Liver Cancer the presence of malignant tumors in the liver; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery
Pancreatic Cancer malignancy of the pancreas and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States; Most modifications are due to side effects from cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery
Peptic Ulcers PUD; ulcerations of the GI mucosa exposed to acidic gastric juice. position for comfort, relaxation massage
Celiac disease Intolerance of gluten protein in wheat, barley, rye, other grains/flours that trigger immune response in small intestine; Adapt massage to symptoms or complications
Esophageal cancer Cancer of the esophagus, uncommon in United States, but common in Asia and parts of Africa. Poor prognosis, since most cases diagnosed when advanced; early stage may be asymptomatic
Gastroenteritis (food poisoning/stomach flu) Inflammation of GI tract caused by viral infection
Acute Pancreatitis a sudden onset of symptoms related to a blockage of the pancreatic ducts, so that corrosive secretions are trapped within the gland
Stomach cancer Cancer of the stomach, most often of the epithelial cells of the stomach lining (adenocarcinoma), uncommon in United States. and declining; believed to be linked with H. pylori infection
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth an imbalance in the smallintestine microbiome leads to an overabundance ofbacteria, and the consequences can involve severe prob-lems with the absorption of nutrients
Diverticular disease the mucosal and submucosal layers of the GI tract bulge through the outer muscular layer toform a sac or diverticulum
Hepatitis A used to be called infectious hepatitis. It usually spreads through oral-fecal contamination, but it can be spread less efficiently through contact with intimate fluids
Hepatitis B spread through contact with intimate fluids: blood, semen, breast milk,or vaginal secretions. It causes long-term infections with subtle symptoms and liver inflammation causes liver damage
Hepatitis C unique in that it damages the liver so slowly that symptoms may not develop until decades after exposure; high risk for cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer.
Candidiasis about 20 yeast-like fungi that inhabit the digestive tract, and can over replicate and lead to a variety of problems
Chronic pancreatitis Long-term wear and tear leads to permanent, irreversible damage to the delicate epithelial tissue of the gland
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