Health and Sickness - Gastrointestinal Diseases and Problems

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

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

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

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

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

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