Physical symptoms
Dyspepsia - also known as indigestion Borborygmi - rumbling stomach Nausea - sensation of needing to vomit Emesis - vomiting Diarrhea - loose bowel movements Constipation - difficulty evacuating the bowels Abnormalities Achlorhydria - decreased production of stomach acid Steatorrhea - caused by pancreatic problems which can lead to smelly, fatty stools. Jaundice - liver problems which cause yellowing of the eyes and skin. Hematemesis - bleeding in the digestive tract which causes blood in the vomit. Melena - bleeding in the upper GI tract causing dark coloured stools Hematochezia - bleeding in the lower GI tract causing bright red stools Hemorrhoids - is dilations of veins around the rectum which bleed, causing you to release bright red blood during bowel movements. Digestive disorders Gastroparesis - delayed stomach emptying. Bowel obstruction - blockage of the bowel Intussusception - when part of the intestine collapses into an adjoining part. Volvulus- twisting of a loop of bowel on itself Intestinal Polyps- growths that develop that can become cancerous sometimes. Lactose intolerance - Is the inability to digest lactose protein in milk or dairy products. Common diseases Appendicitis - infection or inflammation of the appendix Celiac disease - condition caused by immune reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine Cholelithiasis - gallstone disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease - condition where the stomach contents leak into the esophagus Hepatitis - inflammation or infection of the liver Hernia - protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakened area of tissue. Inflammatory bowel disease -autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract Crohns disease - form of inflammatory bowel disease in which inflammation can occur anywhere in the GI tract. Ulcerative colitis - form of IBD where inflammation and ulcers occur primarily in the colon Irritable bowel syndrome - condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating, alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation Peptic ulcer disease - erosion of the mucosa in areas of the stomach or duodenum
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Cardiac diseases are diseases that affect the heart, and sometimes the lungs.
Dyspnea - difficulty breathing Tachypnea - fast breathing Hemoptysis- coughing up bloody sputum (saliva, pus, mucus) Angina pectoris - chest pain that happens when the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen Ischemia - when tissue has insufficient oxygen and can cause Angina. If goes on for too long, it can cause dead tissue. Valvular insufficiency - is back flow of blood caused by failure of a heart valve to properly close. Prolapse - is the collapse of a tissue or valve, causing incomplete closure and back flow of blood. Stenosis - narrow restricting blood flow through an opening. Aneurysm - is weakening in the wall of a blood vessel, cause dilation which can result in rupture of the vessel. Congestive Heart Failure - inability for the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body’s metabolic requirements. It can be caused by a cardiomyopathy which is a disease or disorder of the heart muscle. Congenital heart defects are defects which are present at birth. Usually heart failure is due to one of the following -
Some Common diseases of the heart and lungs are : Acute respiratory distress syndrome - sudden failure of lung function Asthma - chronic lung disease caused by inflammation and constriction of the airways, with wheezing and excess production of mucus. Bronchitis - chronic infection or inflammation of the bronchi, producing mucus as well. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - a progressive lung condition where air flow to the lungs is limited due to chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Emphysema - a form of COPD where the alveoli are destroyed which results in large air spaces in the lungs. Dilated cardiomyopathy - heart disease caused by dilation of the heart muscle Restrictive cardiomyopathy - heart disease caused by stiffness of the heart. CAD (coronary artery disease) - damage to the heart muscle due to insufficient blood supply in the coronary artery. Myocardial infarction - heart attack Pericarditis - inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart Pneumonia - infection or inflammation of the lungs. Pulmonary Fibrosis - scarring of the lung due to autoimmune disorders, infections, etc. Tuberculosis - infectious disease that usually attacks the lungs |
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