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acute peritonitis
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inflammation of peritoneum (lining of abdomen). usually caused by ruptured appendix
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fistula
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abnormal channel from internal organ to surface
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diverticulosis
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development of diverticula (pouch in lining of colon)
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diverticulitis
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inflammation occuring secondary to diverticulosis
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ileus
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obstruction of intestine. paralytic ileus: lack of peristaltic movement
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volvulus
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twisting of the intestine
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intussusception
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inward telescoping of the intestine
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inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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chronic inflammation of intestinal lining. causes bleeding and diarrhea
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colitis
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inflammation of the colon
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crohn's disease
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inflammation of the colon or ileum.
idiopathic origin (unknown cause). also called "regional enteritis". Mike McCready |
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the vermiform appendix. usually caused by bacterial infection
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polyp
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benign growth in intestines. polyps can be sessible (flat) or pedumculated (having a stalk)
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