4.GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Flashcards
1
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GERD (pronunce like a word)
A
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The backward flowing of gastric contents from the stomach into the esophagus
2
Q
IBS
A
Irritable bowel syndrome
A digestion problem affecting the large intestine (colon).
3
Q
Sx of IBS
A
abdominal pain, bloating gas (flatus), stomach cramps and alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation
