Digestive system

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

infected fluid collection in a tissue cavity

Question 2

bowel obstruction

Answer 2

scarred, thickened and narrowed bowel may
block flow of contents through lumen

Question 3

Fissures

Answer 3

tears in the anus lining that cause pain and bleeding (especially during bowel movements)

Question 4

Fistula

Answer 4

abnormal tunnels that form between 2 structures of the body which are caused by inflammation

Question 5

Perforated bowel

Answer 5

chronic inflammation can weaken the intestinal wall
and cause a hole to develop

Question 6

Stricture

Answer 6

narrowing of the intestine caused by chronic inflammation

Question 7

Ulcers

Answer 7

chronic inflammation leads to open sores anywhere in the GI tract from mouth to anus