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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A digestive disorder where stomach acid irritates the esophageal lining.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A group of intestinal symptoms that typically occur together.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract.
Celiac Disease
An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
Gastritis
Inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach.
Peptic Ulcers
Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine.
Gastroenteritis
An intestinal infection causing diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possibly vomiting.
Diverticulitis
Inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
Hemorrhoids
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.
Chronic Constipation
Infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.
Lactose Intolerance
Inability to fully digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.
Anal Fissure
A small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) lining the anus.
Esophageal Cancer
A disease where malignant cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.
Gallstones
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder.
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from the colon on the lower right side of the abdomen.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.
Colon Cancer
Cancer of the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end.
Gastroparesis
A condition that affects the stomach muscles and prevents proper stomach emptying.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
A rare disorder that causes tumors in the pancreas and duodenum and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
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