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| esophagogastriduodencoscopy |
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| endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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| dilation and expansion of the lower esophagus, due to pressure from food accumlation |
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| physical and psychiatric disorder that involves a combination of an intense fear of weight gain, distorted body image and self-imposed starvation |
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| inflammation of the appendix |
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| accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal |
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| partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine; common causes include volvulus, intussusception, tumors and adhesions (scar tissues) |
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| physical and psychiatric disorder that involves a combination of obsessively eating huge quantities of food with purging behavior |
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| infection with Campylobacter organisms via contaminated food or water, resulting in intestinal illness |
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| disorder in which hte lining of the small intestine is damaged due to dietary factors, resulting in impaired nutrient absorption |
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| inflammation of the gallbladder, usually secondary to the presence of gallstones |
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| condition in which gallstones are present in the gallbladder, liver or biliary ducts |
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| chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and loss of normal structure |
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| disorder inflammtion and edema deep into the layers of the lining of any part of the GI tract |
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| inflammation of one or more diverticula (tiny pouches in the intestinal wall) |
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| condition in which diverticula form in the intestinal wall due to increased pressure |
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| dangerous strain of Escherichia coli that produces toxins that can severely damage the intestinal lining, resulting in bloody diarrhea |
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| varicose veins of the distal end of the esophagus |
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| inflammation of the lower esophagus lining |
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| common term for a number of illnesses caused by eatingfood contaminated with bacterial or toxic organisms; sometimes called dysentary |
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| inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining |
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| inflammation of the stomach and intestines; often referred to as the stomach flu (not the flu) |
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| chronic inflammation of the liver, caused by one of several viruses |
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| chronic condition characterized by alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea |
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| condition marked by yellow staining of body tissues and fluids as a result of excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood |
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| inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract, especially the small intestine |
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| nutritional deficiency due to inadequate intake or absorption of protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients |
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| vesicular eruption in or on the mouth caused by herpesvirus (cold sore) |
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| infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species of candida, but mainly Candida albicans |
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| acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas |
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| inflamed lesion in the gastric of duodenal lining |
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| inflammation of the organs and structures within the peritoneal cavity |
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| inflammatory condition of both small and large bowels that results in severe watery diarrhea (C. Diff) |
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| intestinal infection caused by various types of salmonella organisms |
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| malabsorption and malnutrition disorder created by the loss of a significant portion of functioning bowel |
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| blockage of normal passage of intestinal contents |
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| chronic inflammatory disease of the ining of the colong and rectum marked by up to 20 liquid, bloody stools per day |
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| enema containing a substance that shows up clearly under x-ray and fluoroscopic examination |
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| X-ray examination of the esophagus after the patient has swollowed a liquid that contains barium |
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| Computed tomography (CT) scan |
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| computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture, creating a more detailed and accurate image that traditional x-rays |
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| Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) |
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| Radiographic examination through a fiberoptic endoscope of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum after a radiopaque material has been injected |
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| Fecal occult blood test (hemoccult) |
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| test of fecal specimen for presence of hidden blood |
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| test for gastric contents for pH level and presence of blood |
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| test that detects the presence of antibodies to Heliobacter pylori, the most common cause of gastric ulcers |
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| exploration of abdominal content with a laparoscope |
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| liver function tests (LFT) |
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| test, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotranferase (ALT), that determine the liver's ability to perform its many complex functions |
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| visual examination of the GI tract from rectum to cecuml variations include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and proctoscopy |
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| X-ray of the large intestine after rectal instillation of barium sulfate |
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| examination of a fecal specimen for abnormal bacteria and other microorganisms |
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| test in which ultrahigh-frequency sound waves are used to outline the shapes of various body structures |
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| visual examination of the GI tract, from esophagus to duodenum |
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| X-ray that involves the use of a contrast medium to help visualize abdominal organs, including the stomach and esophagus |
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