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Achlorhydria |
Abnormal condition characterized by absence of hydrochloric acid |
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Anorexia |
Lack or loss of appetite |
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Aphagia |
Loss of ability to swallow |
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Ascites |
Abnormal accumulation of liquid within peritoneal cavity |
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Borborygmus |
Audible abdominal sound produced by hyperactive intestinal peristalsis Rumbling gurgling and tinkling noises |
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Constipation |
Difficulty in passing stools |
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Diarrhea |
Frequent passage of stools watery |
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Dyspepsia |
Vague feeling of Epigastric discomfort after eating Feeling of fullness heartburn bloating and nausea |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty in swallowing |
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Emaciation |
Excessive leanness caused by disease or lack of nutrition |
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Emesis |
Material expelled from stomach while vomiting |
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Eructation |
Act of bringing up air from stomach with a characteristic sound Belching Burping |
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Flatus flatulence |
Air or gas in intestine passed through anus |
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Gastroesophageal reflux |
Back flow of contents of stomach |
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Icterus |
Yellow discoloration of skin Greater than normal amounts of bilubrin Jaundice |
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Melena |
Abnormal black tarry stool |
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Nausea |
Unpleasant sensation often leading to urge to vomit |
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Pruritus ani |
Common chronic condition of itching of skin around anus |
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Steatorrhea |
Greater than normal amounts of fat in feces Foul smelling fecal matter that floats |
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Vomit |
To expel content of stomach |
