Symptoms and signs: Digestive system and abdomen
28 entries in the Symptoms and Signs: Digestive System and Abdomen compendium.
Abdominal auraA somatosensory aura linked to epilepsy and migraine.Abdominal distensionAbdominal distension is a symptom, not a disease.Abdominal guardingInvoluntary abdominal muscle spasm indicating internal inflammation.AerophagiaA condition of excessive air swallowing with obscure gut entry mechanism.AphagiaAphagia is the inability or refusal to swallow, a severe swallowing disorder.AscitesAbnormal fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity, often from cirrhosis.Bad breathA symptom of unpleasant breath odour, often from oral sources.BelchingAudible release of gas from the upper gastrointestinal tract.BloatingCommon gastrointestinal symptom involving gas buildup and abdominal discomfort.Cancer and nauseaNausea affects half of all cancer patients, often from treatment.Castell's signPercussion sign for detecting splenic enlargement.DefecationBiological process of eliminating feces from the digestive tract.DiarrheaA common condition causing dehydration and childhood mortality worldwide.DysphagiaDifficulty in swallowing, a symptom or condition.EncopresisRepeated stool passage in inappropriate places by a child.Esophageal dysphagiaEsophageal dysphagia arises from mechanical or motility issues in the esophagus.Fecal incontinenceA stigmatized condition causing involuntary loss of bowel contents.HeartburnA burning chest sensation often linked to acid reflux.Hemolytic jaundiceA jaundice type from excessive red blood cell destruction.HepatomegalyNon-specific sign of liver enlargement with varied causes.JaundiceYellowing of skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels.NauseaA diffuse sensation of unease, often an urge to vomit.Obstructed defecationA functional constipation subtype with impaired rectal emptying.Oropharyngeal dysphagiaA swallowing disorder causing difficulty moving material from the oropharynx to the esophagus.Rectal dischargeRectal discharge is liquid from the anus, often mucus or pus.Rectal painPain in the rectal area with 68 documented causes.Rectal tenesmusSensation of incomplete defecation despite bowel evacuation.Rovsing's signClinical sign for appendicitis elicited by left lower quadrant palpation.
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