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MEDOP 230- Gastroenterology: Esophagus and Stomach Disease

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Dyspepsia   show  
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show Swollen, protruding vein in the esophageal mucosa.    
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Gastritis   Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach.   show
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Gastroenteritis   Acute infection or inflammation of the stomach and intestines.   show
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   show Due to failure of esophageal sphincter. Can lead to ulcers or cancer.  
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show Temporary irritation of the esophagus due to reflux of stomach acid.    
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Hematemesis   Vomiting of blood.   show
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show Nausea is an unpleasant, queasy feeling in the stomach; vomiting is expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.    
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)   Chronic irritation, burning pain, and erosion of the mucosa due to an ulcer.   show
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show Cancerous tumor of the stomach that begins in gastric mucosal glands; often caused by H. pylori.    
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