Gastrointestinal Issues and Conditions

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix, often causing pain in the right lower quadrant.

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Gastric Ulcer

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A sore on the lining of the stomach.

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Duodenal Ulcer

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A sore located in the first part of the small intestine.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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A group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine.

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Diverticulitis of Sigmoid

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Inflammation or infection of small pouches in the sigmoid colon.

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Rebound Pain on McBurney's Point

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Indicates possible appendicitis when pain is felt upon release of pressure.

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Spastic contraction of colon resulting in episodes of constipation & diarrhea.

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Affects 1 in 10 people in the US, increasing in countries adopting a western diet. High rate in persons with anxiety & depression. Rule out other disorders with X-rays, colonoscopy, barium swallow.

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Diagram of the colon

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Illustration of the colon, relevant to disorders related to fecal elimination.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) primary symptom

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Alteration in bowel patterns.

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Goals of IBS management

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Relieving abdominal pain, controlling diarrhea or constipation, and reducing stress.