Human Gastrointestinal Tract - Pathology

Pathology

There are a number of diseases and conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system, including:

  • Appendicitis
  • Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholera
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diarrhoea
  • Diverticulitis
  • Enteric duplication cyst
  • Gastroenteritis, also known as "stomach flu"; an inflammation of the stomach and intestines
  • Giardiasis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Yellow Fever

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