A rare disease in the esophagus caused by increased spasticity or narrowing of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Pneumonia (lung infection) caused by reflux or regurgitation of ingested food that is inhaled into the lungs.
Abnormal growth of cells in the lower portion of the esophagus bordering the stomach.
A disease of the small intestines due to a sensitivity to foods with gluten, resulting in damage to the small intestines.
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis becomes chronic when it lasts for
more then 6 months. Majority of patients will be asymptomatic, or mildly
symptomatic, abnormal blood tests may be the only thing that shows
Hepatitis in some patients.
Abnormal structure or function of the liver, which can lead to a full
loss of liver function. A patient with cirrhosis may have a variety of
symptoms, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), fatigue, weakness, itching,
bruising, loss of appetite, etc.
Inflammatory condition of the colon that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and dehydration.
A growth that protrudes out of the lining of the rectum or colon. Polyps
are usually benign, but over time they may become cancerous.
An opening into the colon from the outside of the body. A colostomy
provides a new path for waste material to leave the body after part of
the colon has been removed.
Infrequent stools, hard stool, and difficulty passing stool are all
characteristics of a classic case of constipation. The causes of this
condition are numerous and varied.
Inflammation of the intestines, it can affected any portion of the
gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. It is also often
referred to as irritable bowel disease.
Inflammation of the pockets found in the colon and large intestine.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever and rectal bleeding.
Small pockets (diverticula) that develop in the walls of the large intestines and colon wall.
Inflammation of the esophagus that can form due to an infection or irritation in the lining of the esophagus.
Fatty liver is a buildup of triglyceride fat in liver cells. A fatty
liver usually causes no damage by itself, but it can lead to
inflammation of the liver or cirrhosis if other problems exist.
Small pebble-like substances that form in the gallbladder and can block
the normal flow of bile resulting in inflammation of the gallbladder
(cholecystitis).
Inflammation in the lining of the stomach. This may be caused by
multiple factors such as bacteria (Helicobacter Pylori) and medications
such as aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Reflux or retrograde flow of gastric acid into the esophagus. In simpler
terms this can be characterized by the feeling of heartburn, though it
should be taken seriously.
Common bacteria that selectively lives in the stomach. Most common cause of gastritis and gastric/duodenal ulcers.
Hemorrhoids are veins in the rectum that can become inflamed, causing pain, itching, and rectal bleeding.
Hepatitis is an Inflammation of the liver. May be caused by infection (viruses), medications, and immune system disorders.
A hernia in which an anatomical part (as the stomach) protrudes through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and alterations of bowel habits.
The inability to digest lactose, a form of sugar found in milk and milk
products. It is a fairly common ailment that is caused in large part by
genetic predispositions.
Inflammatory condition of the colon that causes diarrhea, abdominal
pain, weight loss, and dehydration. This is a rare condition and most
commonly yields watery, non-bloody diarrhea.
Inflammation of the pancreas. It can be characterized by severe upper
abdominal pain that is strong enough to be felt clean through the back.
An erosion or hole in the lining of the stomach, duodenum or any
anatomic location. May be called stomach ulcers, duodenum ulcers
depending on its location.
It is an autoimmune disease of the liver where by inflammation of the small bile ducts in the liver occurs.
PSC is a chronic liver disease caused by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts in the liver.
A circumscribed narrowing that may occur in any part of the intestinal
tract and slow or stop the passage of food or waste materials.
Chronic inflammation of the colon that produces ulcers in its lining.
