Inflammatory diseases of the digestive system
19 entries in the Inflammatory Diseases of the Digestive System compendium.
Acute pancreatitisSudden pancreatic inflammation with varied causes and treatments.AppendicitisInflammation of the appendix, a common surgical emergency.Ascending cholangitisLife-threatening bile duct inflammation, usually from gallstone obstruction.Chemical colitisColitis caused by harsh chemicals introduced into the colon.CholecystitisInflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones.ColitisInflammation of the colon with variable causes and symptoms.Cytomegalovirus esophagitisA form of esophagitis associated with cytomegalovirus, occurring in immunocompromised patients.Duodenal lymphocytosisA condition of increased intra-epithelial lymphocytes in the duodenum, often linked to coeliac disease but…EnterocolitisInflammation of the small intestine and colon.Epiploic appendagitisSelf-limiting colon fat inflammation mimicking surgical abdomen.EsophagitisInflammation of the esophagus, often from acid reflux.GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by H. pylori or NSAIDs.Lymphocytic colitisA subtype of microscopic colitis causing chronic watery diarrhea.Lymphocytic esophagitisA rare esophageal inflammation marked by lymphocyte infiltration.PancreatitisInflammation of the pancreas causing severe abdominal pain.ProctitisInflammation of the anus and rectal lining, often from infection.SialadenitisInflammation of salivary glands, often from infection, stones, or autoimmune disease.Ulcerative colitisChronic inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum.EnteritisInflammation of the small intestine with infectious and autoimmune causes.
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