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35 Cards in this Set
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Anorexia |
Lack of appetite |
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Ascites |
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen |
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Borborygmus |
Rumbling produced by gas or fluid |
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Constipation |
Difficulty in passing stools |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty swallowing |
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Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Flatus |
Gas expelled through anus |
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Jaundice |
A condition caused by high serum bilirubin |
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Melena |
Black, tarry stools; feces containing dried blood |
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Syrup of Ipecac |
Produce vomiting |
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Periodontal Disease |
Inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone |
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Esophageal cancer |
Malignant tumor of the esophagus |
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Esophageal varices |
Swollen varicose veins at the lower end of esophagus |
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Gastric cancer |
Malignant tumor of the stomach |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Solids and fluids return to the mouth from stomach |
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Hernia |
Protrusion of an organ through the muscle normally containing it |
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Peptic/duodenum ulcer |
Open sore in lining of stomach or duodenum |
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Anal fistula |
Abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus |
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Colonic polyps |
Benign growths protrude from mucous membrane of the colon |
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Colorectal cancer |
Adenocarcinoma of the colon, rectum, or both |
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Crohn's Disease |
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract |
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Diverticulosis |
Abnormal outpouchings of the abdominal wall |
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Dysentery |
Painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection |
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Hemorrhoids |
Swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region |
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Ileus |
Loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines |
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Intussusception |
Telescoping of the intestines |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress or tension |
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Ulcerative Colitis |
Chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers |
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Peristalsis |
Normal wave-like contractions of the intestinal tract |
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Volvulus |
Twisting of the intestine on itself |
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Cirrhosis |
Chronic degenerative disease of the liver |
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Pancreatic cancer |
Malignant tumor of the pancreas |
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Pancreatitis |
Inflammation of the pancreas |
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Viral hepatitis |
Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus |
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Hepatitis A, B, and C |
A- benign disorder spread by contaminated food or water; least threatening, likely to recover B- spread through blood transfusion, sexual contact, or use of contaminated needles; most common C- spread through blood transfusion or drug users who share needles; common in prison |
