diseases Flashcards

(15 cards)

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cholelithiasis

A

Stones in the gallbladder

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GERD

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occurs when HCL acid reflexes or flows back up into the esophagus

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Hemorrhoids

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painful dilated or varicose veins of the rectum or anus

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4
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Hepatitis

A

viral inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for any healthcare work

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5
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hernia

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rupture; occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weakened
Area or natural open in the body wall

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6
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pancreatitis

A

inflammation of the pancreas

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7
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ulcer

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open sore on the lining of the digestive tract
symptom:
hematemesis
melena

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8
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ulcerative colitis

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severe inflammation, of the colon accompanied by the formation of ulcers and abscesses
only in colon and affects mucosal layer

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10
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diarrhea

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condition characterized by frequent water stools

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11
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diverticulitis

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inflammation of the diverticula, pouches that forms the intestine
-from having diverticulosis

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the stomach and intestinal tract
-dr might tell u that u have a stomach bug

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constipation

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large, hard, mass of fecal material that becomes lodged

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14
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cirrhosis

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chronic destruction of liver cells
-accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective and scar tissue

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15
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cholecyystitis

A

inflammation of gallbladder

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