Irritable Bowel and Related Topics
Rectal biopsy
Rectal biopsy
Rectal biopsy
Small bowel biopsy
Small bowel biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a portion of the lining of the small intestine is removed for examination.
Small bowel biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a portion of the lining of the small intestine is removed for examination.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Stomach acid test
The stomach acid test is a test that assesses the quantity and acidity of stomach contents.
The stomach acid test is a test that assesses the quantity and acidity of stomach contents.
Enteroclysis
Enteroclysis
Enteroclysis
Abdominal film
Abdominal films are images of the abdomen. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation (like light). They are of higher energy, however, and can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray.
Abdominal films are images of the abdomen. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation (like light). They are of higher energy, however, and can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray.
Abdominal CT scan
An abdominal scan involves images of the abdomen from many angles. The X-ray beams are detected by the scanner and analyzed by a computer. The computer reconstructs the data into a picture of the body area being scanned. These images can be viewed on a monitor or reproduced as photographs.
An abdominal scan involves images of the abdomen from many angles. The X-ray beams are detected by the scanner and analyzed by a computer. The computer reconstructs the data into a picture of the body area being scanned. These images can be viewed on a monitor or reproduced as photographs.
Gastrin
This is a test that measures the amount of gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is the major hormone that regulates acid secretion in the stomach.
This is a test that measures the amount of gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is the major hormone that regulates acid secretion in the stomach.
Fecal fat
A test that measures the amount of in the stool and the percentage of dietary fat that is unabsorbed.
A test that measures the amount of in the stool and the percentage of dietary fat that is unabsorbed.
Abdominal sounds
Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Stools - foul smelling
Foul-smelling stool is usually associated with diet, but may be an indication of a medical condition.
Foul-smelling stool is usually associated with diet, but may be an indication of a medical condition.
Tenesmus
Tenesmus is the constant feeling of the need to empty the bowel, accompanied by pain, cramping, and involuntary straining efforts.
Tenesmus is the constant feeling of the need to empty the bowel, accompanied by pain, cramping, and involuntary straining efforts.
Stools - floating
Stools that float are generally associated with some degree of of nutrients or excessive flatus ().
Stools that float are generally associated with some degree of of nutrients or excessive flatus ().
Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals
Satiety is the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. Early satiety is feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual.
Satiety is the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. Early satiety is feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements after more than 3 days. Infants who are still exclusively breastfed may go 7 days without a stool.
Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements after more than 3 days. Infants who are still exclusively breastfed may go 7 days without a stool.
Gas - flatulence
Gas - flatulence
Gas - flatulence
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.
Abdomen - swollen
A swollen abdomen is marked by increased .
A swollen abdomen is marked by increased .
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain
Fistula
Fistula
Fistula
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
Pain medications
Pain medications
Pain medications
Acupuncture and pain
Acupuncture and pain
Acupuncture and pain
Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome
Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome is a rare, inherited disease characterized by the inability to fully absorb dietary fats through the gut. It results in fatty stools, diarrhea, in infancy, and problems with nerves.
Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome is a rare, inherited disease characterized by the inability to fully absorb dietary fats through the gut. It results in fatty stools, diarrhea, in infancy, and problems with nerves.
Adhesion
Adhesions are fibrous bands of scarlike tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body.
Adhesions are fibrous bands of scarlike tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body.
Abscess
An abcess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body, caused by an infection.
An abcess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body, caused by an infection.
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a consistent grouping of findings of unknown (cause) and characterized by a large tongue (), large organs () and large body size (), or (hernia of the navel), and in the newborn (neonatal ).
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a consistent grouping of findings of unknown (cause) and characterized by a large tongue (), large organs () and large body size (), or (hernia of the navel), and in the newborn (neonatal ).
Blind loop syndrome
Blind loop syndrome
Blind loop syndrome
Annular pancreas
An annular pancreas is a ring or collar of pancreatic tissue that abnormally encircles the (the part of the small intestine that connects to stomach).
An annular pancreas is a ring or collar of pancreatic tissue that abnormally encircles the (the part of the small intestine that connects to stomach).
Hirschsprungs disease
Hirschsprung's disease is an obstruction of the large intestine caused by inadequate motility (muscular movement of the bowel) that occurs as a congenital (present at birth) condition.
Hirschsprung's disease is an obstruction of the large intestine caused by inadequate motility (muscular movement of the bowel) that occurs as a congenital (present at birth) condition.
Duodenal atresia
Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the (the first part of the small bowel) has not developed properly. It is not open and cannot allow the passage of stomach contents.
Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the (the first part of the small bowel) has not developed properly. It is not open and cannot allow the passage of stomach contents.
Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula
An abnormal passage that leaks the contents of the stomach or the intestine (small or large bowel) to other organs, usually other parts of the intestine (entero-enteral) or the skin (enterocutaneous).
An abnormal passage that leaks the contents of the stomach or the intestine (small or large bowel) to other organs, usually other parts of the intestine (entero-enteral) or the skin (enterocutaneous).
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure is an enlargement of the splenic flexure beyond what is normal.
Distention of the colon's splenic flexure is an enlargement of the splenic flexure beyond what is normal.
Colitis
Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine (colon).
Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine (colon).
Umbilical hernia
Umbilical hernia
Umbilical hernia
Volvulus - childhood
A volvulus, which in this case occurs during childhood, is a twisting of the bowel with obstruction of the flow of material through the bowel, variable loss of blood supply and possible tissue death.
A volvulus, which in this case occurs during childhood, is a twisting of the bowel with obstruction of the flow of material through the bowel, variable loss of blood supply and possible tissue death.
Erythema nodosum
Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory disorder that is characterized by tender, red under the skin.
Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory disorder that is characterized by tender, red under the skin.
CMV - gastroenteritis/colitis
CMV gastroenteritis or colitis is an inflammation of the stomach or intestine caused by infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV).
CMV gastroenteritis or colitis is an inflammation of the stomach or intestine caused by infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Peritonitis - spontaneous
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the organs. Spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity), which is usually related to liver or kidney failure.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the organs. Spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity), which is usually related to liver or kidney failure.
Cryptosporidium enteritis
Cryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the parasite cryptosporidium The main symptom is diarrhea.
Cryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the parasite cryptosporidium The main symptom is diarrhea.
Carcinoid syndrome
This group of symptoms is typically associated with (see also ).
This group of symptoms is typically associated with (see also ).
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition caused by abnormal production of the hormone gastrin. A small tumor (gastinoma) in the pancreas produces the high levels of gastrin in the blood.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition caused by abnormal production of the hormone gastrin. A small tumor (gastinoma) in the pancreas produces the high levels of gastrin in the blood.
E. coli enteritis
E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by bacteria.
E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by bacteria.
Shigella enteritis
Shigella enteritis is an infection of the lining of the small intestine caused by 1 of 4 different strains of the shigella bacteria,
Shigella enteritis is an infection of the lining of the small intestine caused by 1 of 4 different strains of the shigella bacteria,
Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the pancreas. The pancreas is an elongated, tapered gland, located behind the stomach, that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and .
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the pancreas. The pancreas is an elongated, tapered gland, located behind the stomach, that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and .
Tropical sprue
Tropical sprue is a syndrome of unknown cause that is prevalent in the tropics and subtropics.
Tropical sprue is a syndrome of unknown cause that is prevalent in the tropics and subtropics.
Colorectal polyps
A colorectal polyp is a growth that projects (usually on a stalk) from the lining of the colon or rectum.
A colorectal polyp is a growth that projects (usually on a stalk) from the lining of the colon or rectum.
Colon cancer
Other types of colon cancer are rare, and include , carcinoid tumors, , and sarcomas. Use of the term "colon cancer" for the rest of this article refers to colon "carcinoma" and not the other, rare types of colon cancer.
Other types of colon cancer are rare, and include , carcinoid tumors, , and sarcomas. Use of the term "colon cancer" for the rest of this article refers to colon "carcinoma" and not the other, rare types of colon cancer.
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction involves a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
Intestinal obstruction involves a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition characterized by symptoms of without physical evidence of such a blockage.
Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition characterized by symptoms of without physical evidence of such a blockage.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a , episodic, inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by bloody .
Ulcerative colitis is a , episodic, inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by bloody .
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly occurs in the ileum (the area where the small and large intestine meet).
Crohn's disease is a autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly occurs in the ileum (the area where the small and large intestine meet).
Toxic megacolon
Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of other intestinal conditions. It is characterized by a very inflated colon, abdominal distention, and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock.
Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of other intestinal conditions. It is characterized by a very inflated colon, abdominal distention, and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock.
Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Irritable bowel syndrome includes a group of gastrointestinal symptoms for which a cause is not known. The symptoms are often worsened by emotional .
Irritable bowel syndrome includes a group of gastrointestinal symptoms for which a cause is not known. The symptoms are often worsened by emotional .
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Short bowel syndrome
Short bowel syndrome is condition of nutritional related to the surgical removal or disease of a large portion of the small intestine.
Short bowel syndrome is condition of nutritional related to the surgical removal or disease of a large portion of the small intestine.
Celiac disease - sprue
Celiac disease - sprue
Celiac disease - sprue
Campylobacter enteritis
Campylobacter enteritis is an infection in the small intestine caused by a type of bacteria.
Campylobacter enteritis is an infection in the small intestine caused by a type of bacteria.
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcer