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Anal Fissure
Symptoms: Pain during bowel movements, blood on the toilet paper, a visible crack in the skin around the anus. Causes: Passing large or hard stools, chronic diarrhea, childbirth. Treatment: Topical anesthetics, stool softeners, surgery.
Hepatitis
Symptoms: Fatigue, sudden nausea, and vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice. Causes: Infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic), autoimmune conditions, alcohol abuse. Treatment: Antiviral medications, steroids for autoimmune hepatitis, avoiding alcohol.
Esophagitis
Symptoms: Difficult swallowing, pain when swallowing, chest pain. Causes: Acid reflux, infections, medications that damage the esophagus. Treatment: Treat underlying cause, acid reducers, avoid offending medications.
Celiac Disease
Symptoms: Diarrhea, bloating, gas, weight loss, anemia. Causes: Immune reaction to eating gluten. Treatment: Strict gluten-free diet.
Pancreatitis
Symptoms: Upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back, swollen and tender abdomen, nausea and vomiting. Causes: Gallstones, alcohol abuse, genetic factors. Treatment: Hospitalization, IV fluids, gallbladder surgery.
Gastroenteritis
Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, fever. Causes: Infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic), contaminated food or water. Treatment: Hydration, rest, antidiarrheal and antiemetic medications.
Colorectal Cancer
Symptoms: Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, persistent abdominal discomfort. Causes: Genetic factors, lifestyle factors, aging. Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy.
Diverticular Disease
Symptoms: Pain in the lower abdomen, fever, nausea, a change in bowel habit. Causes: Formation of small pouches in the colon. Treatment: High-fiber diet, antibiotics, surgery in severe cases.
Hiatal Hernia
Symptoms: Heartburn, belching, difficulty swallowing, chest or abdominal pain. Causes: Increased pressure in the abdominal cavity, muscle weakness at the diaphragm. Treatment: Medications for acid reflux, lifestyle changes, surgery in severe cases.
Peptic Ulcers
Symptoms: Stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea. Causes: H. pylori bacteria, long-term use of NSAIDs. Treatment: Antibiotics, acid reducers, proton pump inhibitors.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation. Causes: Muscle contractions in the intestine, nervous system issues, inflammation. Treatment: Diet changes, stress management, medications.
Gallstones
Symptoms: Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen, back pain between shoulder blades, nausea. Causes: Imbalance in the substances that form bile. Treatment: Surgery (cholecystectomy), medications to dissolve gallstones.
Crohn's Disease
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss. Causes: Immune system malfunction. Treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs, immune system suppressors, surgery.
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Symptoms: Usually asymptomatic, fatigue, abdominal pain. Causes: Obesity, insulin resistance, high cholesterol. Treatment: Weight loss, management of cholesterol and diabetes, liver transplant in severe cases.
Ulcerative Colitis
Symptoms: Diarrhea with blood or pus, abdominal pain and cramping, rectal pain. Causes: Immune system malfunction. Treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs, immune system suppressors, surgery.
Hemorrhoids
Symptoms: Painless bleeding during bowel movements, itching or irritation in the anal region, pain or discomfort. Causes: Straining during bowel movements, sitting for long periods of time on the toilet, chronic constipation or diarrhea. Treatment: High-fiber diet, over-the-counter medications, minimally invasive procedures.
Bowel Obstruction
Symptoms: Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, inability to pass gas. Causes: Tumors, strictures, hernias, impacted feces. Treatment: Intravenous fluids, nasogastric tube, surgery.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Symptoms: Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain. Causes: Weak lower esophageal sphincter, obesity, hiatal hernia. Treatment: Lifestyle changes, medications like PPIs, surgery.
Lactose Intolerance
Symptoms: Diarrhea, bloating, gas after consuming dairy. Causes: Lactase deficiency. Treatment: Avoidance of lactose, lactose-free products, lactase enzyme supplements.
Gastritis
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating. Causes: Helicobacter pylori infection, regular use of NSAIDs, alcohol. Treatment: Antibiotics, acid-blocking medications, avoiding irritants.
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