Conditions of the GI Tract

Question 1

What are the conditions of the GI Tract?

Answer 1

Tonsilitis, Esophagitis, (GERD) Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcers, Hiatus Hernia, Malabsorption disorder, Chron’s, Ulceractive Colitis, Diverticulitis, Jaundice, Hepatic Failure.

Question 2

What is Tonsillitis?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the Tonsils, typically has a rapid onset.
Symptoms:
Sore throat, fever, Enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing and large Lymph nodes around the neck.

Question 3

What is Esophagitis?

Answer 3

Inflammation of the Esophagus.
Symptoms:
Can be Asymptomatic or can cause Epitgastric and or substernal burring pain, especially when laying down or straining.
Can make swallowing difficult.

Question 4

What would be the cause for Esophagitis?

Answer 4

Most common cause is reverse flow of acid from stomach back into the lower Esophagus. (GERD)

Question 5

What is (GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?

Answer 5

AKA Acid reflux, Stomach contents rise up into the esophagus.
Symptoms:
Taste of acid in back of mouth, Heartburn, bad breath, chest pain, wearing away of teeth and breathing problems.

Question 6

What is Gastritis?

Answer 6

Inflammation of the lining of the Stomach.

May occur in short episode or may be for a long duration.