Science: Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System

• Acute Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas.
• Constipation is the difficulty in defecation.
• Diarrhea is the increase in frequency, volume, and liquidity of stools.
• Gallstones are abnormal, small, crystalline masses, formed in the gall bladder.
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases, also known as acid indigestion or heartburn, happens when the acid in the stomach flows back to the esophagus.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a recurrent abdominal pain characterized by constipation and diarrhea.
• Ulcer is an open sore in the linings of the intestine caused by a break or a wound.
• Acute pancreatitis

  constant pain in the upper abdomen '
• Acute pancreatitis

  fever
• Acute pancreatitis

  nausea and vomiting
• Acute pancreatitis

  swollen abdomen
• Acute pancreatitis

  medical history
• Acute pancreatitis

  physical examination
• Acute pancreatitis

  ultrasound
• Acute pancreatitis

  blood test
• Acute pancreatitis

  antibiotics
• Acute pancreatitis

  intravenous (IV) fluids
• Constipation

  no bowel movement for at least three days
• Constipation

  feeling of incomplete emptying
• Constipation

  too much water absorbed from stool
• Constipation

  peristalsis is slowed down
• Constipation

  medical history
• Constipation

  physical examination
• Constipation

  ultrasound
• Constipation

  blood test
• Constipation

  fiber-rich diet
• Constipation

  drinking plenty of fluids
• Constipation

  laxatives
• Diarrhea

  liquid stool
• Diarrhea

  abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea

  medical history
• Diarrhea

  physical examination
• Diarrhea

  ultrasound
• Diarrhea

  blood test
• Diarrhea

  drinking plenty of fluids with electrolytes
• Diarrhea

  antibiotics
• Gallstones

  steady and severe pain in the abdomen
• Gallstones

  excessive sweating
• Gallstones

  vomiting
• Gallstones

  medical history