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Esophageal foreign body
Esophageal foreign body refers to a large foreign body temporarily lodged in the hypopharynx or at the esophageal inlet, obstructing the airway and causing complications that can be life-threatening. It is a common emergency, often presenting with a sensation of a foreign body in the esophagus, dysphagia, and retrosternal pain.
View detailsPancreatic calculi
Pancreatic calculi, also known as pancreatolithiasis, are caused by the precipitation of calcium carbonate or protein within the pancreatic ducts due to various reasons, leading to the formation of protein plugs or mineralization into stones. This can result in a series of clinical symptoms such as high pressure within the pancreatic ducts, abdominal pain, or pancreatic exocrine and endocrine dysfunction. This condition is more common in males than females, and the main symptoms include abdominal pain, indigestion, and diarrhea.
View detailsHelicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium that can survive in highly acidic environments. It commonly colonizes the gastric mucosa. Infection primarily causes chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers, and is closely associated with diseases such as gastric cancer and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. Most individuals infected with H. pylori are asymptomatic. Some patients may experience various gastric discomforts, such as belching, bloating, acid reflux, heartburn, and loss of appetite.
Intestinal tuberculosis
Intestinal tuberculosis is a chronic, specific infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis invading intestinal tissues. The vast majority of cases are secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis and can occur in any part of the intestine, with the ileocecal region being the most common site. This disease is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with a slightly higher incidence in females than in males. The main symptoms include irregular abdominal pain, alternating diarrhea and constipation, etc.
View detailsEsophageal stricture
Esophageal stricture refers to the narrowing of the esophageal lumen caused by various factors, including congenital esophageal malformations, reflux esophagitis, esophageal trauma, esophageal tuberculosis, and esophageal tumors. The typical symptom of this condition is dysphagia.
View detailsFunctional dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsia refers to a non-organic disease caused by dysfunction of the stomach and duodenum. The main symptoms include recurrent postprandial fullness, early satiety, epigastric pain, and loss of appetite.
View detailsInflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a non-specific chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine, primarily including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis mainly affects the colon and rectum, while Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, most commonly the terminal ileum and colon. IBD is prevalent in adolescents, and patients often experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and weight loss.
View detailsBenign esophageal tumor
Benign esophageal tumors refer to benign growths occurring in the esophagus, with esophageal leiomyoma being a common type. This condition is relatively rare clinically, with a low incidence. Benign esophageal tumors usually have no obvious symptoms. When the tumor is large, symptoms such as retrosternal discomfort or dysphagia may occur.
View detailsGastrointestinal stromal tumor
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma that commonly occurs in individuals over 50 years old, with a peak incidence between 55 and 65 years. The incidence rate is less than 20% in people under 20 years old. The incidence is similar in males and females. Symptoms may include upper abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, hematemesis, melena, and abdominal mass.
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