Lower GI Tract Conditions

Question 1

Anal fistula

Answer 1

Abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus

Question 2

Colonic polyposis

Answer 2

Polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon

Question 3

Colorectal cancer

Answer 3

Adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum or both

Question 4

Crohn disease

Answer 4

Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract

Question 5

Diverticulosis

Answer 5

Abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall

Question 6

Dysentery

Answer 6

Painful, inflamed intestines

Question 7

Hemorrhoids

Answer 7

Swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region

Question 8

Ileus

Answer 8

Failure of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines

Question 9

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Answer 9

Inflammation of the colon and small intestine

Question 10

Intussusception

Answer 10

Telescoping of the intestines

Question 11

IBS

Answer 11

Irritable bowel syndrome- group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension

Question 12

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 12

Chronic inflammation of the colon with the presence of ulcers

Question 13

Volvulus

Answer 13

Twisting of the intestines on itself