GI Disease & Conditions

Common GI Diseases & Conditions


Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Often occurring after meals, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, is the back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, the tube which connects the mouth and stomach. While many people may experience acid reflux from time to time, those who suffer from GERD experiecne this much more often.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of GERD:
  • Heartburn (a burning sensation in your chest)
  • Chest Pain
  • Sensation of having a lump in your throat
  • Difficulty sallowing
  • Regurgitation

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is the inflammation (swelling) of your digestive tract. The area impacted by Crohn's may vary from person to person and often spreads deep within the affected tissue. Treatments can greatly reduce the sypmtoms and bring long-term remission however, there is no known cure for Crohn's disease.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of Crohn's Disease:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Blood in Stool
  • Reduced appetite, may experience weight loss
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea

Common GI Diseases & Conditions


Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Often occurring after meals, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, is the back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, the tube which connects the mouth and stomach. While many people may experience acid reflux from time to time, those who suffer from GERD experiecne this much more often.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of GERD:
  • Heartburn (a burning sensation in your chest)
  • Chest Pain
  • Sensation of having a lump in your throat
  • Difficulty sallowing
  • Regurgitation

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is the inflammation (swelling) of your digestive tract. The area impacted by Crohn's may vary from person to person and often spreads deep within the affected tissue. Treatments can greatly reduce the sypmtoms and bring long-term remission however, there is no known cure for Crohn's disease.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of Crohn's Disease:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Blood in Stool
  • Reduced appetite, may experience weight loss
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins near your anus or lower rectum and are very common. Nearly 3 out of every 4 adults experience hemorrhoids at some point in in their life. These are not dangerous or life threatening, but typically are painful and cause discomfort.

Gallstones

Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form inside your gallbladder are called Gallstones. Gallstones may range in size from a grain of rice to a ping pong ball. Gallstones can appear as a single stone or many at a time. Most gallstones are able to pass through urination, however, stones to large to pass normally usually require surgery.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins near your anus or lower rectum and are very common. Nearly 3 out of every 4 adults experience hemorrhoids at some point in in their life. These are not dangerous or life threatening, but typically are painful and cause discomfort.

Gallstones

Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form inside your gallbladder are called Gallstones. Gallstones may range in size from a grain of rice to a ping pong ball. Gallstones can appear as a single stone or many at a time. Most gallstones are able to pass through urination, however, stones to large to pass normally usually require surgery.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a immune response when eating gluten. Gluten, a protein typically found in wheat, causes a immune reaction in your small intestine which over time, damages the small intestine's lining and reduces the amount of nutrients absorbed. There is currently no cure for Celiac disease but most can mange symptoms by following a strict gluten-free diet.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of Celiac Disease:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight -Loss
  • Vomiting

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers within the digestive tract, affecting the most inner lining of your large intestine and rectum. Ulcerative Colitis may sometimes lead to life threatening complication, but treatment reduces symptoms and bring contuining relife.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Rectal pain
  • Blood in stool
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Weight -Loss

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, affect the large intestine and is a common GI disorder. As a chronic condition, IBS requires long-term managing. Many times people are able to manage symptoms by changing diets, lifestyles, and limiting stress.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Surplus gas
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Mucus in stool

Diverticulitis

Small, bulging pouches that form in weak spots in the lining of your digestive system are called Diverticula. These are most commonly found in the large intestine. When these pouches are inflamed or infected it is called Diverticulitis.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
Have questions or concerns regarding your Gastrointestinal symptoms. Call to schedule an appointment. (315) 337-0539

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a immune response when eating gluten. Gluten, a protein typically found in wheat, causes a immune reaction in your small intestine which over time, damages the small intestine's lining and reduces the amount of nutrients absorbed. There is currently no cure for Celiac disease but most can mange symptoms by following a strict gluten-free diet.

Symptoms

Common Signs and symptoms of Celiac Disease:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight -Loss
  • Vomiting

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers within the digestive tract, affecting the most inner lining of your large intestine and rectum. Ulcerative Colitis may sometimes lead to life threatening complication, but treatment reduces symptoms and bring contuining relife.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Rectal pain
  • Blood in stool
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Weight -Loss

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, affect the large intestine and is a common GI disorder. As a chronic condition, IBS requires long-term managing. Many times people are able to manage symptoms by changing diets, lifestyles, and limiting stress.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Surplus gas
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Mucus in stool

Diverticulitis

Small, bulging pouches that form in weak spots in the lining of your digestive system are called Diverticula. These are most commonly found in the large intestine. When these pouches are inflamed or infected it is called Diverticulitis.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms vary but may include:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
Have questions or concerns regarding your Gastrointestinal symptoms. Call to schedule an appointment. (315) 337-0539
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