test 48- disorders of the digestive system Flashcards

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because the muscles of the diaphragm are weak, a small part of the stomach has come through it.

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hiatus hernia

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what we’re going to do is remove the part of the stomach which is diseased.

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partial gastrectomy

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the combination of alcohol and smoking is causing inflammation of the stomach lining.

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gastritis

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the acids in the stomach have attacked the stomach lining and burrowed into the wall.

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peptic ulcer

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the liver has been seriously damaged by too much alcohol.

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cirrhosis

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this is a small sac between the pancreas and the stomach which has filled with fluid.

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pseudocyst

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a gall stone from the gallbladder has become stuck in the narrow tube and caused infection of the bile duct.

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cholangitis

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because of the long history of problems with gallstones, it would be best to remove the gallbladder.

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cholecystectomy

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some parts of the intestine have narrowed and some parts are inflamed and this means that food is not being properly absorbed.

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crohn’s disease

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little pouches have been pushed through weak parts of the intestinal wall and become infected and swollen.

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diverticulitis

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the barium X-ray shows that the intestine is normal. a change of diet may help relieve the feelings of bloating, wind and discomfort.

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irritable bowel syndrome

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we’re going to pass a thin, flexible tube through the back passage so we can see what’s causing blood in the faeces.

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colonoscopy

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the intestine has become a bit twisted and is now blocked.

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volvulus

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these are swollen blood vessels that are protruding from the lining of the rectum.

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haemorrhoids

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