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Digestive Disorder Puzzle

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Another term for indigestion.
Barrett's esophagus - a condition in which normal cells that line the esophagus, called squamous cells, turn into abnormal cells, called specialized columnar cells.
An abnormal connection between two organs, or between an organ and the outside of the body.
Medicines that help prevent and control nausea and vomiting
Difficulty swallowing food or liquid.
A protein in grains, such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley. People who are allergic to gluten often experience irritation and inflammation of the digestive tract when eating products that contain gluten.
Infection and inflammation of the abdominal cavity.
Too much bilirubin in the bloodstream
A disorder in which the intestine folds into itself in a telescope fashion, causing obstruction (blockage).
Clostridium __________; bacteria normally found in the large intestine, which can cause a serious intestinal infection and diarrhea in some people who are taking antibiotics.
Movement of food, fluids, and digestive juices from the stomach back up into the esophagus; causes irritation of the esophagus with acid, resulting in discomfort. Abbreviation
A twisting of the stomach or large intestine that leads to blockage of the digestive tract.
Type of colitis - a disease that causes irritation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
Inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:
The cells or membrane covering the outside of organs.
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Esophageal ____________; a narrowing in the esophagus, often caused by irritation from long-term presence of acid in the esophagus with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Irritation and inflammation of the colon (large intestine).
Muscle or nerve damage in the stomach, which causes slow digestion and delayed stomach emptying, often leading to nausea and vomiting.
Blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye.
An operation to remove the gallbladder.
A tube with a camera lens attached that looks inside organs to check for abnormalities. Often used in surgery to avoid making large incisions.
A diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
This gives bile its yellow-green color. Too much of it in the blood causes jaundice.
Loose, greasy bowel movements caused by an inability of the body to absorb fat.
A parasite found in spoiled food or unclean water that can cause diarrhea.
This disease is a chronic illness that causes irritation in the digestive tract. It occurs most commonly in the ileum (lower small intestine) or in the colon (large intestine), but can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract