Words Related to Health and Sickness - Gastrointestinal Diseases and Problems

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

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

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

a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea

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

abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract

inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain

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

the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder

a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon

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

infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin

inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea

inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis

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