Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease that affects the intestines, usually the ileum
Crohn's Disease
A common disorder affecting the large intestine
IBS-Irritable Bowl Syndrome
What are the treatments for Pancreatitis?
Antibiotics, IV fluids, hospitalization
Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratosis; also called chemabrasion
Chemical Peel
Formation of white spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue, lips, or cheek caused primarily by irritation
Oral Leukoplakia
Scarring of the liver due to injury or disease
Cirrhosis
Inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria, or parasites
Gastroenteritis
What are the treatments for Hemorrhoids?
Add fiber to diet, drink more fluids, ointment, surgery if severe
Tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current; also called electrodessication
Fulguration
Foul-smelling breath Halitosis may result from poor oral hygiene; dental or oral infections; ingestion of certain foods, such as garlic or alcohol; use of tobacco; or a systemic disease, such as diabetes or liver disease
Halitosis
Esophageal sphincter malfunctions and allows stomach contents to back up into the esophagus
GERD(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Inflammation of the pancreas; digestive enzymes begin digesting the pancreas
Pancreatitis
What are the treatments for Cirrhosis?
Avoidance of alcohol, nutritious diet, antibiotics, hemodialysis (severe cases)
Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agent
Debridement
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, most commonly as a result of chronic liver disease
Ascites
Inflammation/infection of the appendix
Appendicitis
Rumbling or gurgling noises that are audible at a distance and caused by passage of gas through the liquid contents of the intestine
Borborygmus
What are the treatments for GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Avoiding smoking, losing weight, eating smaller meals, avoiding lying down after meals
Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis. This procedure is commonly used to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue
Dermabrasion
Passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices
Melena
Upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm
Hiatal Hernia
Vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus. This can be caused by an esophagus ulcer, esophageal varices, or a gastric ulcer
Hematemesis
What is the treatment for Hiatal Hernia?
Usually surgery; life style changes in mild cases
Use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue
Cryosurgery
Passage of fat in large amounts in the feces due to failure to digest and absorb it
Steatorrhea