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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Constipation
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which a person usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The bowel movements may be painful.
Malnutrition
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition caused by not eating enough food or not eating a balanced diet.
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Medical; Gastroenterology
A chronic liver disease that slowly destroys the bile ducts in the liver, preventing the release of bile. Long-term irritation of the liver may cause scarring and cirrhosis in later stages of the ...
Short bowel syndrome
Medical; Gastroenterology
Problems related to absorbing nutrients after removal of part of the small intestine. Symptoms include diarrhea, weakness, and weight loss.
Esophageal perforation
Medical; Gastroenterology
A hole in the esophagus, which may be caused by a disease or medical procedure.
Fistula
Medical; Gastroenterology
An abnormal passage between two organs, or between an organ and the outside of the body, caused when damaged tissues come into contact and join together while healing.
Chronic atrophic gastritis
Medical; Gastroenterology
End stage of chronic inflammation of the stomach, usually caused by h. Pylori, resulting in reduced acid production.
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