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anal fistula abnormal tube-like passageway between the anus and the skin near the anus, usually caused by infection and abscess formation
appendicitis inflammation of the appendix caused by blockage that results in infection
celiac disease autoimmune disease causing malabsorption, weight loss, and diarrhea triggered by gluten
hemorrhoids swelling and inflammation of blood vessels surrounding the rectum and anus causing discomfort and bleeding
hepatitis inflammation of the liver usually caused by viral infection
hepatitis A (HAV) acute hepatitis spread through food contaminated with feces
hepatitis B (HBV) chronic, potentially life-threatening hepatitis transmitted through blood or bodily fluids
hepatitis C (HCV) chronic hepatitis transmitted through blood or bodily fluids, often via transfusions or contaminated needles
hernia protrusion of an organ or structure through the muscle that normally contains it
hiatal hernia condition in which the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm opening
inguinal hernia hernia in which intestines protrude through a weakened area of the lower abdominal wall or groin
intestinal obstruction partial or complete blockage of digested food in the intestinal tract
ileus temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis often occurring after abdominal surgery
intestinal adhesions fibrous bands of tissue that abnormally bind intestines together
intussusception folding of one part of the intestine into another, commonly seen in infants and children
strangulating obstruction intestinal blockage that cuts off blood flow and may cause tissue death
volvulus abnormal twisting of the intestine
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) group of symptoms including diarrhea, bloating, cramping, and constipation related to stress
pancreatitis inflammation of the pancreas
peptic ulcer open sore in the stomach or duodenum usually caused by Helicobacter pylori
periodontal disease inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone
peritonitis inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacterial infection
ulcerative colitis autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation and ulcers in the colon and increased cancer risk
anorexia lack of or no appetite
ascites abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
borborygmus movement of gas and/or fluid through the digestive tract producing grumbling noises
constipation difficult elimination of stools
dehydration condition in which fluid loss exceeds fluid intake
diarrhea abnormally frequent elimination of loose or watery stools
dyspepsia painful or difficult digestion
dysphagia painful or difficult swallowing
emesis vomiting
eructation release of gas from the stomach through the mouth
flatus gas expelled through the anus
halitosis bad breath caused by dental, digestive, or respiratory conditions
hematemesis vomiting of blood
hematochezia bright red blood discharged from the anus
jaundice yellow discoloration of skin and tissues due to excess bilirubin
nausea unpleasant stomach sensation with urge to vomit
regurgitation return of swallowed food from the stomach
ulcer open sore or lesion in the mucous lining of a gastric organ
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) A chronic, non-curable condition involving long-term inflammation of the digestive tract, primarily consisting of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Pyrosis (Heartburn or Acid Indigestion) A burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus.
Obesity A complex disease involving excessive body fat, which increases the risk for various health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Dental Caries (Cavities) Permanently damaged areas in teeth caused by bacteria, sugar, and plaque that produce enamel-eroding acid.
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