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Food poisoning
Food poisoning is a broad category of acute toxic diseases caused by the ingestion of "toxic" food. This type of food includes food contaminated by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi and their toxins, animals and plants containing toxins (e.g., poisonous mushrooms, pufferfish), and food contaminated by poisons. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache.
View detailsChronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic progressive inflammation of the pancreas, either localized or diffuse, caused by various factors, accompanied by irreversible damage to both the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis is common in middle-aged and elderly individuals, primarily presenting as recurrent or persistent upper abdominal pain, diarrhea or steatorrhea, and pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency.
View detailsAcute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammatory reaction caused by the self-digestion of the pancreas. The pancreas secretes pancreatic fluid, which digests substances such as sugars, fats, and proteins in the human body. When the outflow of pancreatic fluid is obstructed and accumulates within the pancreas, it can activate digestive enzymes, leading to the self-digestion of pancreatic tissue. In severe cases, it can cause dysfunction of other organs. This disease is primarily characterized by epigastric pain, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. It is common in chronic alcoholics, obese individuals, those with hyperlipidemia, those with gallstones, and those who overeat.
Esophagitis
Esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophageal mucosa caused by abnormal irritation or damage, leading to edema, hyperemia, and erosion of the esophageal lining. Key symptoms include heartburn, acid reflux, chest pain, odynophagia, and dysphagia.
View detailsBile reflux gastritis
Bile reflux gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by the reflux of bile-containing duodenal contents into the stomach, leading to erosion and bleeding of the gastric mucosa. It typically occurs in cases of delayed gastric emptying. This condition is more common in the elderly and women. Mild cases are asymptomatic, while severe cases may present with symptoms such as abdominal distension and vomiting.
View detailsColonic polyps
Colonic polyps refer to elevated lesions protruding into the intestinal lumen from the surface of the colonic mucosa, including both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. Before their pathological nature is determined, they are collectively referred to as polyps. Once the pathological nature is clear, they are directly named according to their pathological diagnosis and location, such as colonic tubular adenoma, moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the rectum, or colonic inflammatory polyp. If the number of polyps reaches 100 or more, it is termed polyposis. Most colonic polyps are asymptomatic, but some patients may experience symptoms such as hematochezia.
View detailsGastroptosis
Gastroptosis refers to a clinical syndrome where the stomach descends below its normal position when standing. Mild cases often have no obvious symptoms, but as the condition progresses, symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension may appear.
View detailsIntestinal spasm
Intestinal spasm refers to paroxysmal abdominal pain caused by strong contraction of intestinal smooth muscle. The main symptom is abdominal pain, which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This condition is common in children and usually resolves on its own.
View detailsLiver damage
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