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Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic non-specific inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology, primarily affecting the mucosa and submucosa of the rectum and colon. This disease is common in middle-aged and young adults, with a slightly higher incidence in males than females. The main symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools.
View detailsPancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreatic tissue caused by the autodigestion of pancreatic enzymes, including both acute and chronic forms. The pancreas is an important secretory organ in the human body, not only secreting insulin to regulate blood sugar levels but also secreting various digestive enzymes, especially trypsin, which plays an important role in protein digestion. This disease is more common in males. The main symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
View detailsGastrointestinal bleeding
The digestive tract refers to the tube from the esophagus to the anus, divided into the upper digestive tract and the lower digestive tract. The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, bile duct, and pancreatic duct, while the lower digestive tract includes the jejunum, ileum, cecum, appendix, colon, and rectum. Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to bleeding in any of these areas. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding typically manifests as hematemesis and melena (stools are often black or tarry, sticky and shiny), while lower gastrointestinal bleeding usually presents as hematochezia (stools can be bright red or dark red), possibly accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain. In cases of massive gastrointestinal bleeding, symptoms related to shock may also occur. There are many causes of gastrointestinal bleeding, mainly including gastrointestinal diseases, mechanical injuries, and systemic hemorrhagic diseases.
Enteritis
Enteritis primarily refers to inflammation of the small intestine and colon, caused by infectious or non-infectious factors leading to inflammatory lesions of the intestinal wall mucosa. Clinical manifestations mainly include digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. According to the duration of the disease, it can be divided into acute and chronic types.
View detailsReflux esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis is an inflammatory lesion of the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. It can occur in people of any age, and its incidence increases with age. The typical symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation.
View detailsGastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer, referring to an ulcer that occurs in the inner lining of the stomach. The inner lining of the stomach has a protective gastric mucosa. When the gastric mucosa is damaged for some reason, ulcers are prone to occur at that site. Gastric ulcer mainly manifests as abdominal pain, which becomes more pronounced after meals.
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View detailsGastritis
Gastritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various factors. It can be broadly classified into acute, chronic, and special types of gastritis. Gastritis is common in individuals with Helicobacter pylori infection, those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol consumers, people with irregular eating habits, and those with autoimmune diseases. Symptoms often include epigastric pain, bloating, belching, nausea, loss of appetite, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
View detailsNeurointervention
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