Inflammatory Diseases of the Digestive System
19 entries in the Inflammatory Diseases of the Digestive System compendium.
Acute pancreatitisSudden pancreatic inflammation with high mortality in severe cases.AppendicitisInflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal.Ascending cholangitisInflammation of the bile duct, often due to gallstone obstruction.Chemical colitisColitis caused by harsh chemicals introduced into the colon.CholecystitisInflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.ColitisInflammation of the colon, acute or chronic.Cytomegalovirus esophagitisA viral esophagitis in immunocompromised patients, often linked to HIV.Duodenal lymphocytosisIncreased intra-epithelial lymphocytes in duodenal mucosa, often linked to coeliac disease.EnteritisInflammation of the small intestine with infectious and autoimmune causes.EnterocolitisInflammation of the small intestine and colon, often from infection.Epiploic appendagitisA self-limiting inflammation of colonic fat sacs mimicking acute abdomen.EsophagitisInflammation of the esophagus, often from acid reflux.GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by H. pylori or NSAIDs.Lymphocytic colitisChronic watery diarrhea with normal colonoscopy and lymphocytic infiltration.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.
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