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 colitisColon inflammation from harsh chemicals introduced via enema or procedure.CholecystitisInflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones.ColitisInflammation of the colon with variable causes and symptoms.Cytomegalovirus esophagitisCMV esophagitis affects immunocompromised patients, often with HIV.Duodenal lymphocytosisA histological marker of duodenal inflammation often linked to coeliac disease.EnteritisInflammation of the small intestine with varied causes and symptoms.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 asymptomatic.Lymphocytic colitisA subtype of microscopic colitis causing chronic watery diarrhea.Lymphocytic esophagitisRare esophageal inflammation of unknown cause, first described in 2006.PancreatitisInflammation of the pancreas with acute and chronic forms.ProctitisInflammation of the anus and rectal lining with multiple causes.SialadenitisInflammation of salivary glands, acute or chronic.Ulcerative colitisChronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum.
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