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What is the term for the inability or difficulty in swallowing?
What is the term for the inability or difficulty in swallowing?
What is the medical term for vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus?
What is the medical term for vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus?
What is the term for the progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract?
What is the term for the progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract?
What is the medical term for the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?
What is the medical term for the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon?
What is the term for the inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon?
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What is the term for the radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administration of barium sulfate?
What is the term for the radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administration of barium sulfate?
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What is a hernia?
What is a hernia?
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What is the treatment of hernia?
What is the treatment of hernia?
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What is peptic ulcer disease?
What is peptic ulcer disease?
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What is ulcerative colitis?
What is ulcerative colitis?
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What is intestinal obstruction?
What is intestinal obstruction?
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What is hemorrhoidectomy?
What is hemorrhoidectomy?
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Study Notes
Hernia
- A protrusion of any organ, tissue, or structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is naturally contained
- Treatment consists of surgical repair (hernioplasty) with suture of the abdominal wall (herniorrhaphy)
Ulcer
- A circumscribed open sore on the skin or mucous membranes within the body
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD): a circumscribed open sore on the mucous membranes develops in the parts of the GI tract exposed to hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Ulcerative Colitis
- A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum
- Commonly begins in the rectum or sigmoid colon and extends upward into the entire colon
Intestinal Obstruction
- A partial or complete blockage in the small or large intestine that prevents forward flow of digestive products
Hemorrhoids
- Enlarged veins in the mucous membrane of the anal canal, often bleeding, hurting, or itching
- May occur inside (internal) or outside (external) the rectal area
- Can be treated with hemorrhoidectomy: surgical removal of the hemorrhoidal condition
Diverticulosis
- A condition in which small, blister-like pockets (diverticula) develop in the inner lining of the large intestine and may balloon through the intestinal wall
Ascites
- Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Cirrhosis
- Scarring and dysfunction of the liver caused by chronic liver disease
Colic
- A spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ, especially in the colon, accompanied by pain
Dysentery
- Inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon
Dyspepsia
- Epigastric discomfort felt after eating; also called indigestion
Dysphagia
- Inability or difficulty in swallowing; also called aphagia
Flatus
- Gas in the GI tract; expelling of air from a body orifice, especially the anus
Hematemesis
- Vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- A symptom complex marked by abdominal pain and altered bowel function
Melena
- Passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices
Peristalsis
- A progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract
Endoscopy
- Visual examination of a cavity or canal using a flexible fiber optic instrument called an endoscope
Barium Enema
- Radiographic examination of the rectum and colon following enema administration of barium sulfate (contrast medium) into the rectum; also called lower GI series
Barium Swallow
- Radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administration of barium sulfate (contrast medium); also called esophagogram and upper GI series
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This quiz covers the medical terminology related to hernia and peptic ulcer disease, including their definitions and treatment options. Test your knowledge of these important medical concepts.
