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Gastrointestinal Diseases

Medical Definition:	Diseases in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM.
Guide Notes:	GEN: prefer specifics; inflamm dis = GASTROENTERITIS
Also Called:	Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastrointestinal Diseases Categories.

	Esophageal Diseases - Pathological processes in the ESOPHAGUS.
	Gastroenteritis - INFLAMMATION of any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. Causes of gastroenteritis are many including genetic, infection, HYPERSENSITIVITY, drug effects, and CANCER.
	Hernia - Protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.
	Intestinal Diseases - Pathological processes in any segment of the INTESTINE from DUODENUM to RECTUM.
	Stomach Diseases
	Visceral Prolapse - The prolapse or downward displacement of the VISCERA.

Gastrointestinal Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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