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Pathologies of the Digestive System (Anus, Rectum, & Stool (Rectocele,…
Pathologies of the Digestive System
Teeth & Gums
Malocclusion
Misalignment between top & bottom jaws
Bruxism
Unconscious grinding of teeth
Dental Plaque
Sticky bacteria that clings to teeth
Dental Calculus
Calcified dental plaque
Periodontal Disease
Inflammation of soft tissue & bone that supports the teeth
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums
ANUG
Periodontal disease caused by abnormal bacteria growth in the mouth
Gingivectomy
Removal of dead gum tissue
Edentulous
Loss of adult teeth
Crown
A prosthetic tooth placed over a damaged tooth
Upper GI
Acid Reflux
Upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus
Pyrosis
Heart burn
GERD
Severe form of acid reflux
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Gastroenteritis
The stomach flu
Anus, Rectum, & Stool
Rectocele
Rectum bulging into the vaginal canal
Proctopexy
Surgery to repair a prolapsed rectum
Hemorrhoids
Swollen veins in the anus
Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids
Anal Fissure
A small tear in the mucous lining of the anus
Bowel Incontinence
Inability to control the passage of feces
Constipation
Infrequent of difficult bowel movements that last longer than a week
Diarrhea
Loose, watery, too-frequent stools
Hematochezia
Red blood within the stool
Melana
Black, foul-smelling stools
Steatorrhea
Excess fat within the stool
Lower GI
Celiac Disease
An immune response to the ingestion of gluten
Gluten Intolerance
Digestive stress after ingesting gluten
Lactose Intolerance
Lack of enzyme lactase
E. Coli
Infectious disease that effects the small intestine
Crohn's Disease
Inflammation of the intestines
Accessory Digestive Organs
Jaundice
Failure of the liver to break down bilirubin
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis A
Transmitted by food and water that has been contaminated with fecal matter
Hepatitis B & C
Bloodborne diseases
Cirrhosis
Extensive scarring of the liver
Ascites
Accumulation of abnormal amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity
NAFLD
Built-up fat that in the liver that is unrelated to alcohol
Hepatomegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the liver
Hepatectomy
Removal of the whole, or part of the liver
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder