Group 5 - Inguinal Hernia to Peristalsis

Inguinal Hernia

the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin

Jaundice

yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood

Leukoplakia

Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.

Melena

Dark tarry stool with or without visible blood caused by damage to the upper GI tract lining, swollen blood vessels, or bleeding disorders

Morbid obesity

Class III Obesity; a chronic disease in which a person has a body mass index of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher.

Nasogastric intubation

a type of medical catheter inserted through your nose to your stomach to deliver substances such as food or medications or to draw substances out.

Obesity

a disorder of having too much body fat, which leads to an increased risk of health issues.

Palatoplasty

the surgical procedure used to reconstruct the palate in a person with a cleft palate.

Peptic ulcers

a sore (ulcer) that occurs when acid within the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine

Peristalsis

the waves in contraction seen in tubelike organs; propels substances along the tract