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Disorders of Upper GI Tract

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Protrusion of the stomach upwards through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm
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An abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus and trachea
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It usually occurs in type who have long term history of NSAID and aspirin use, along w H. Pylori bacterial infections
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Lower esophageal sphincter
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The chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system mistakenly destroys the special type of cell.
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Viral infection particularly by this and are more common causes of tonsillitis
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A diffusely infiltrating cancer w thickening and contraction of the stomach but minimal mucosal change
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Swallowing of acid, alkaline, excessive hot fluid, and tobacco
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Streptococci may produce this
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Associated w severe trauma and extensive body burns
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Superficial mucosal erosion in the stomach occurring w/I hrs of many forms of acute stress
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Transient mucosal process that causes sudden and severe inflammation
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Thin, few mucosal glands are present, those present are mainly mucus- secreting, mucosal areas undergo metaplasia to an intestinal type
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Very common and may affect 10% of the population
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Most important disease affecting the esophagus and has a very high mortality rate
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Streptococcal sore throat may be followed by
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Associated w an intracranial hemorrhage or trauma or surgical injury to CNS
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Failure to relax the cardiac sphincter.
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Causes burning substernal px and dysphagia
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Conditions that irritates the stomach lining and produces inflammation
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Esophageal carcinoma is the __ most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide