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Irritation/inflammation of stomach lining
caused by "chronic hunger"
Gastritis
Erosion of mucus membranes
caused by Combination of increased pH and muscle contraction of the stomach
Peptic Ulcers
Mucosa barrier damaged by decrease in blood supply caused by vasoconstriction due to stress
Stress Ulcers
Excessive gastric acid secretion caused by; perhaps a tumor of the duodenum causing gastric overproduction
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Premature emptying of stomach contents caused by a loosening of the pyloric sphincter
Dumping Syndrome
Pyloric sphincter closed permanently caused by a developmental defect
Pyloric Stenosis
Decrease in amount of villi to absorb nutrients caused by autoimmune, due to reaction with gluten protein
Celiac Disease
Inflammation of whole bowel wall of ileum and colon caused by autoimmune, smoking
Crohn's Disease
Inflammation of mucosal lining large intestine and rectum cause is idiopathic
Ulcerative colitis
Formation of pouches on outside of colon caused by increased intaluminal colonic pressure
Diverticulitis
Malignancy of epithelial cells lining colon or rectum caused by age, polyps, smoking, alcohol etc.
Colorectal Cancer
Loss of appetite caused by depression of hunger center
Anorexia
Unpleasant feeling with many causes
Nausea
Expulsion of chyme caused by excitation of ____ center in medulla
Vomitting
Difficulty swallowing caused by age, structural damage, diseases such as MS
Dysphagia
Impairment of lower esophageal sphincter to relax cause is idiopathic
Achalasia
Extra bubbles that form around esophageal walls caused by achalasia, and esophagus muscle disorders
Esophageal diverticulum
Part of stomach is moved up past the diaphragm caused by loose diaphragm around esophageal sphincter
Hiatal Hernia
Acidic contents allowed back up esophagus caused by lower esophageal sphincter opening
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Forms on the tissue lining of esophagus caused by age, tobacco and alcohol use
Cancer of the esophagus
Fibrosis replacement of hepatic tissue with progressive loss of live function, caused by alcholism, hapatitis B + C, fatty liver disease.
Cirrhosis
________ is the most common complication of cirrhosis
Ascites
High blood pressure in the portal vein and its tributaries.
Portal Hypertension
_________ carcinoma arises from the liver cells.
Hepatocellular
A primary cancer of the bile duct cells.
Cholangiocarcinoma
Gallbladder disorder associated with cholesterol, calcium salts, or mixed build up.
Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
Inflammation caused by irritation due to concentrated bile.
Acute and chronic cholecystitis
Stones in the common bile duct.
Choledocholithiasis
Inflammation of the common bile duct.
Cholangitis
Causes of pancreatitis: I get smashed
Idiopathic
Gallstones
Ethanol
Trauma
Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune
Snake bites
Hypercalcemia/ lipidemia
Endoscopic Retrograde Pancrea..
Drugs
70 percent of chronic pancreatitis occurs with
alcoholics
Silent killer
Pancreatic Cancer