Digestive Tract disorders

Anorexia

Loss of appetite that can accompany other conditions such as a gastrointestinal (GI) upset.

Ascites

Collection or accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Bulimia

Eating disorder that is characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by purging of the food with laxatives and vomiting

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

Formation or presence of stones, or calculi, in the gallbladder or common bile duct

Constipation

Difficult or infrequent defecation; generally two or fewer bowel movements a week at least 25 percent of the time.

Diarrhea

Passing of frequent, watery bowel movements; usually accompanies gastrointestinal (GI) disorders

Dyspepsia

Indigestion

Emesis

Vomiting

Esophageal Stricture

Narrowing of the esophagus that makes the flow of foods and fluids difficult.

Fissure

Crack-like split in the rectum or anal canal or roof of mouth

Fistula

Abnormal tubelike passage from one body cavity to another, or between an organ and the exterior of the body.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach, which can result in pain, tenderness, nausea, and vomiting.

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

Halitosis

Bad or offensive breath, which is often a sign of disease.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Ileitis

Inflammation of the ileum of the small intestine.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract resulting in episodic abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and clinical symptoms outside of the abdomen including joint aches and eye symptoms. Diseases include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Intussusception

Result of the intestine slipping or telescoping into another section of intestine just below it; more common in children.

Malabsorption Syndrome

Inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract; may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders, such as infections and pancreatic deficiency.

Peptic Ulcer

Ulcer occurring in the lower portion of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum thought to be caused by the acid of gastric juices; some now successfully treated with antibiotics.

Pilonidal Cyst

Cyst in the sacrococcygeal region caused by tissue being trapped below the skin.

Polyphagia

Eating excessively

Polyps

Small tumors that contain a pedicle, or foot-like attachment, in the mucous membranes of the large intestine (colon).

Reflux Esophagitis

Acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus, causing inflammation and pain.

Regurgitation

Return of fluids and solids from the stomach into the mouth; similar to emesis but without the force.

Volvulus

Condition in which the bowel twists on itself and causes an obstruction; painful and requires immediate surgery.