Saúde e Doença - Doenças e problemas gastrointestinais

a fungal infection that affects the mouth and throat, caused by overgrowth of the Candida fungus, resulting in white patches or sores on the mucous membranes

a chronic condition where stomach acid consistently backs up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and other related discomforts

a disorder that affects swallowing due to improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

a tear in the esophageal wall, resulting in severe chest pain and other complications

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

the formation of open sores in the stomach or duodenum due to stomach acid erosion, causing abdominal pain and other symptoms

immune system attack on the stomach lining, causing inflammation, impaired acid production, and related symptoms

a severe medical condition in which one's appendix becomes inflamed and painful

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

a severe intestinal infection causing diarrhea and abdominal cramps, caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica

a chronic inflammatory bowel condition causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms with potential complications throughout the body

a chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding

a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place

a medical condition characterized by the abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, causing bowel obstruction

a blockage in the normal flow of the intestines, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting

a condition where the digestive system fails to properly absorb nutrients from food

the inflammation of the pancreas, often causing abdominal pain and digestive complications

a severe bacterial infection in the bile ducts, causing fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain, requiring urgent medical attention

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

the blockage of material in the digestive tract, disrupting normal flow

a medical condition in which one's skin or the whites in one's eyes turn yellow, caused by a liver disease or blockage of the bile duct

a common bowel disorder that is characterized by diarrhea or constipation and is often tied to stress or worry

an infection in one's intestines that causes severe diarrhea containing blood or mucus

a severe or recurring pain localized in the upper abdomen and characterized by nausea, bloating, or vomiting

a medical condition in which one has difficulty emptying one's bowels

a parasitic condition in which hookworms attach to the lining of the small intestine, causing abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue

a medical condition marked by inflammation of the small intestine, often causing symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and occasionally fever

the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting due to infections

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

sudden, severe abdominal pain caused by temporary blockage of the bile ducts, often due to gallstones