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bariatric surgery

surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity, a condition that can cause serious illness

barium enema (BE)

diagnostic procedure in which series of radiographic images is taken of the large intestine after the rectal administration of the contrast agent barium

celiac disease

malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten (a protein in wheat, rye, and barley); it may damage the lining of the small intestine, which is responsible for absorption of food into the bloodstream

cirrhosis

chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue; commonly caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatiti

constipation

nfrequent or difficult evacuation of stool

Crohn disease

chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract, usually affecting the ileum and colon; characterized by cobblestone ulcerations and the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction

diarrhea

frequent discharge of liquid stool

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

endoscopic procedure involving radiographic imaging of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

disorder characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into esophagus

hemorrhoids

swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain

parenteral

pertaining to treatment other than through the digestive system

peptic ulcer

erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection or use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

polyp

tumorlike growth extending outward from mucous membrane

stoma

surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body such as the opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy, ileostomy or a similar operation

ulcerative colitis (UC)

disease characterized by inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers, which can cause bloody diarrhea

upper GI series (UGI series)

diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images is taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after oral administration of the contrast agent barium