Digestive diseases
Digestive Diseases
Digestive diseases, also known as Gastrointestinal diseases, refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈdʒɛstɪv diːˈziːzɪz/.
Etymology
The term "digestive" comes from the Latin "digestivus", meaning 'that which serves to separate or dissolve.' The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise", meaning 'lack of ease; inconvenience; discomfort; trouble; disorder.'
Types of Digestive Diseases
There are many types of digestive diseases, including:
- Peptic ulcer disease: Sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach.
- Gallstones: Hardened deposits in the gallbladder that can cause abdominal pain.
- Celiac disease: An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
- Crohn's disease: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.
- Ulcerative colitis: A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
- Diverticulitis: An inflammation or infection of one or more small pouches in the digestive tract.
- Hemorrhoids: Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.
- Anal fissures: Small tears in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection.
Related Terms
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Gastroenterologist: A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
- Endoscopy: A procedure used to visually examine your digestive tract.
- Colonoscopy: An exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum.
- Biopsy: A procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digestive diseases
- Wikipedia's article - Digestive diseases
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