Lom 5 Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

small and large intestines

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anal fistula

Abnormal tube like passageway near the anus break or fissure in the wall of the anus or rectum or from abscess

colonic polyps

Polyps (benign growths) protrude form the mucous membrane of the colon 2 types pedunculated attached by stalk, sessile sits on the membrane

colorectal cancer

Adenocarcinoma of the colon, or rectum, or both. can arise from polyps in the colon or rectal region

Crohn desease (Crohn's)

chroninc inflammation of the intestinal tract ( terminal ileum and colon) inflammatory bowel disease IBD

diverticuloses

abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall. are pouch like herniations through the muscular wall of the colon. fecal matter trapped

dysentery

Painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection. often occurring in the colon, from ingestion food or water containing

hemorrhoids

Swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region. Pregnancy and chronic constipation, often is cause

ileus

loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines. Surgery, trauma, or injury acute, transient loss of peristalsis

intussusception

Telescoping of the intestines. segment of bowel collapses into another opening segment. surgical removal of the affected segment.

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension. diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or lower abdominal pain. fiber, bran in diet

Ulcerative colitis

Chronic inflammation of the colon with the presence of ulcers

Volvulus

twisting of the intestine on itself