Gastrointestinal System

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Aphthous ulcers

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Aslo called canker sores or mouth ulers. They are grat-white pits with a red border in the mouth tissue often associated with stress, certain types of foods, or fever

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Cheilosis

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Disorder of the lips. Crack-like sore appear at the corners of the mouth

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Herpes labialis

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Also called fever blister or cold sore. Caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

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Xerostomia

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Also called dry mouth. Lack of saliva by the salivary glands because of medications or radiation

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Cleft palate

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Failure of the palate to close during the rarly development of the fetus creating an opening that may involve the upper lip, hard palate, and/or soft palate

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Bruxism

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Involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth usually occurring during sleep

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Dental caries

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Also called tooth decay or cavity. Infections disease caused by bacteria that destroys the dentin and enamel of the tooth

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Dental plaque

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Soft depostis in areas of the teeth near the gums and between the teeth.

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Halitosis

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Bad breath and unpleasant odor in the mouth

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Periodontal disease

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Also called periodontitis and refers to an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth eventually involving the gums and bones

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Gingivitis

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Earliest stage of periodontal diease and refers to an inflammation of the gums

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty in swallowing

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Eosinophilic esophagitis

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Chronic immune system disease where eosinophils (one type of white blood cell) buils up in the esophagus

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD

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Upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagyus

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Esophageal stricture

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Scar tissue or other damage of the esophagus causing swallowing difficulties

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Pyrosis

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Also called hearburn. It refers to a burning sensation caused by the esophagus

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Esophageal varices

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Enlarged and swollen vein at the lower end of the esophagus

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Hiatal hernia

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Anatomical abnormality where a portion of the stomach Protrude upward into the chest through an opening in the drophrayam

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stormach lining caused by bacteria

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the mulous membrane lining of the stomach and intestines

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Gastroparesis

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Which the muscles in the stomach stow down and work poorly or not work at all

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Gastrorrhea

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Excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomch

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Peptic ulcers

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Sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

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Anorexia

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Eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and overwhelming fear of and obsession about gaining weight

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Bulimia

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Emotional disorder involves distortion of body image and obsession with losing weight

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Dehydration

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Fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake disrupting the body's normal electrolyte balance

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Cachexia

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Physical wasting due to loss of weight and muscle mass

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Malnutrition

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Lack of proper food or nutrients because of 4 shortage of food or poor eating habits

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Malabsorption

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When the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food as it passes through the digestive track

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Obesity

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Excessive accumulation of fat in the body

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion, or pain or dscomfort in digestion

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Emesis

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Vomiting, or the reflex ejection of the stomch contents outward through the mouth

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Hematemeisis

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Vomiting blood

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Hyperemesis

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Extreme, persistent vomiting causing a risk for dehydration

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Nausea

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Urge to vomit

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Regurgitation

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Return of swallowed food back into the mouth

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Eructation

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Act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

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Aerophagia

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Excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking

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Celiac disease

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Hereditary autoimmune disorder leading to a severe reaction to foods containing gluten, a type of protein found in grains

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Gluten intolerance

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Condition is typically caused by an allergy to wheat

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Food allergy

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Immine system reaction occurs after eating a contain food

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Lactose intolerance

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Inability to digest dairy products because of the absence of the enzyme lactase needed to metabolize the sugar, lactose, found in maik and dairy products

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Diverticulosis

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Chronic presence of an abnormal number of diverticula in the colon

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of infection of one or more diverticulam in the colon

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking something contaminated with a pathogen, typically viral or bacterial

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Ischemic colitis

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Large intestine is partially or completely deprived of blood leading to inflammation and permanent damage in that area

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lleas

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Partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Condition leads to intermittent cramping and abdominal pain

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Condition is caused by inflammation and swelling in the intestines

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Chronic condition causes episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine causing ulcers and irritation

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Intestinal obstructions

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Partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine caused by a physical obstruction

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Inguinal hernia

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Protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin

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Dysentery

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Bacterial infection spread through food or water contaminated with human feces

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E. coIi

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Transmitted through contained foods that hive not been adequately cooked