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Small intestine sections
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Large intestine
Colon
Pepsin
Enzyme breaking down protein, secreted by the stomach
Barium swallow
Upper GI series using contrast medium to visualize esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine
Ulcer
Eroded tissue area with a crater-like appearance; Peptic ulcers in stomach and duodenum
Dysentery
GI disorders with acute inflammation caused by microorganism invasion in the colon lining
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Common intestinal disorder without inflammation or lesions
Inguinal hernia
Small intestine and peritoneum pouching into the groin area
Symptoms of Inguinal hernia
a bulge in the groin or scrotum and groin pain that increases with bending or lifting and is relieved by lying down (sudden pain, nausea, and vomiting, chances are the hernia has become strangulated- needs immediate surgery)
Hemorrhoids
Varicose veins in the rectum causing itching, bleeding, and pain
Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
itching, bleeding with bowel movements, and rectal pain
Achalasia
Esophageal disorder causing swallowing pain; peristaltic movement of the lower portion of the esophagus does not function properly making it difficult for food/liquid to get to the stomach
Aging-related upper digestive system problem
Tooth loss
Ulcer disease incidence in aging population
Increased due to decreased stomach circulation
Gluten-induced enteropathy
Celiac disease, immune reaction that sensitizes individuals to gluten proteins treated with diet
Internal hemorrhoids inspection
might need visual inspection with an anoscope (lighted tube for anus) or proctoscope (lighted tube for rectum)
Sphincter muscles
Control cardiac and pyloric openings