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Pathological Conditions

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Achalasia   Decreased mobility of the lower 2/3 of esophagus bad constriction of lower esophageal sphincter  
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Anal Fistula   Abnormal passageway in the skin surface near anus, usually connecting with the rectum  
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Aphthous Stomatitis   (Canker sore) small inflammatory, noninfectious, ulcerated lesion on lips tongue or inside cheeks or mouth  
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Appendicitis   Inflammation of the vermiform appendix  
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Celiac Disease   Nutrient malabsorption due to damaged small bowel mucosa(gluten sensitive disease)  
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Cirrhosis   Disease of the liver that's chronic and degenerative, causing injury to hepatocytes  
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Colorectal Cancer   Presence of a malignant neoplasm in the large intestine  
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Constipation   Decrease in frequency of bowel movement and passage of hard dry stools  
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Crohn's Disease   Digestive tract inflammation of a chronic nature causing fever cramping diarrhea weight loss and anorexia.  
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Dental Caries   Tooth decay caused by acid forming microorganisms(tx through flossing and brushing teeth)  
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Diverticular Disease   Characterizes diverticulosis and diverticulitis  
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Diverticulosis   Non-inflamed outpouchings or herniations of the muscular layer of intestines(sigmoid colon)  
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Diverticulitis   Inflammations of the outpouchings  
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Dysentery   Painful intestinal inflammation ingesting water or food containing bacteria, Protozoa, parasites, or chemical irritants(frequent stools containing blood)  
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Esophageal Varices   Swollen, twisted veins located in the distal end of the esophagus  
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Gallstones    
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Hemorrhoid   Unnaturally distended or swollen vein in distal rectum or anus; internal or external  
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Hepatitis   Acute or chronic inflammation of liver due to bacterial infection, drugs, alcohol, toxins, or parasites  
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Hernia   Irregular protrusion of tissue, organ, or a portion of the organ through a break in the cavity muscular wall  
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Herpetic Stomatitis   Inflammatory infectious lesions in or on the oral cavity occurring as primary or secondary viral infection caused by herpes simplex  
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Hirschsprung's disease(congenital mega colon)   Absence of the autonomic ganglia  
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