Enfermedades del Aparato digestivo

Reflujo ácido

Frequent heartburn is often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With GERD, the contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus.

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Anemia

Anemia happens when your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells needed to carry the appropriate amount of oxygen throughout the body. Types of anemia vary and symptoms can be temporary or long-term.

Common symptoms of anemia are:

• Excessive tiredness
• Debilidad
• Yellowish or pale skin
• Irregularity in heartbeats
• Dificultad para respirar
• Aturdimiento o mareos
• Cold feet and hands
• Dolor de pecho
• Dolor de cabeza

El esófago de Barrett

Barrett’s esophagus is typically associated with those patients that have been diagnosed with GERD. Barrett's esophagus replaces the tissue lining of the esophagus with softer tissues similar to what is found in the intestines.

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Bile duct stones

Bile duct stones can be a complication of gallstones. Gallstones are small masses that can form inside the gallbladder. The bile duct passes bile from the liver and gallbladder through to the intestine. Occasionally, the gallstones that are formed in the gallbladder and travel to the bile duct and become lodged, causing significant symptoms for the patient.

Common symptoms of bile duct stones include:

• Abdominal pain in the middle-upper or right-upper abdomen
• Fiebre
• Yellowing of the eyes and skin
• Pérdida de apetito
• Náuseas y vómitos
• Light-colored stools

Cirrosis

Cirrhosis is often irreversible scarring of the liver. This is usually the result of various problems that damage liver cells over time. Eventually, the damage becomes so severe that the normal structure of the liver is changed and it stops functioning correctly.

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Cáncer de colon

El cáncer de colon y recto se produce cuando las células del colon o el recto comienzan a crecer fuera de control. Por lo general, comienza como un pólipo o crecimiento de tejido. Es la tercera forma más común de cáncer tanto para hombres como para mujeres.

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Pólipos de colon

Colon polyps are small growths that occur in the rectum and lining of the colon. Having a polyp does not mean you have cancer, however, colon cancer most often does begin with polyps. The American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screenings begin at age 45 for those with no family history.

Risk factors for colon cancer include:

• Being older than 50
• Having a family history of polyps or colorectal cancer
• Having inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease
• Tener sobrepeso u obesidad
• Smoking cigarettes

Enfermedad de Crohn

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a chronic condition that may recur at various times over a lifetime. It usually involves the small intestine, and in some cases, both the small and large intestines are affected. Sometimes, inflammation may also affect the entire digestive tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, appendix or anus.

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Diverticulitis

Diverticular disease, also called diverticulosis, is an infection in the tiny pouches that some people get in their colon. The pouches are called diverticula and can sometimes bulge out through weak spots in your colon. The pouches can become inflamed (red, swollen) or infected. Diverticulitis is when these tiny pouches in the colon get infected. About half of all Americans over age 60 will have diverticulosis.

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Disfagia

Dysphagia is a medical condition where an individual has difficulty swallowing or passing food down the esophagus into the stomach. With this condition, it takes more effort and time to move liquid or solid food from the mouth to the stomach. In some cases, patients may have pain with swallowing or may find it difficult to pass any food down.

Nearly everyone has occasional trouble with swallowing, especially when food is not chewed correctly, or you eat a meal too fast. This is not a concern, in itself. However, if the dysphagia persists, it is best to seek medical help to get a diagnosis and treatment. While dysphagia can occur at any age, it is more common in older adults.

Cáncer de esófago

El cáncer de esófago es cuando las células en cualquier parte del esófago comienzan a crecer anormalmente a un ritmo rápido. Hay dos tipos de cáncer de esófago, el carcinoma de células escamosas y el adenocarcinoma.

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Fístulas

Fistulas can form when inflammation leads to sore or ulcers that form on the walls of the intestines. Fistulas can form in a variety of different organs and require removal. Symptoms of fistulas can include:

• Diarrea
• Infecciones del tracto urinario
• Cloudy urine or blood in the urine

Cálculos biliares

The gallbladder is a small organ under your liver that stores bile made by the liver. Gallstones are lumps of solid material that form in your gallbladder, made when the digestive juice called bile gets hard and stone-like. In some cases, gallstones block the tubes that carry bile, which can lead to a life-threatening infection of the bile ducts, pancreas or liver.

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Gastric/Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer is usually caused by the mucus-producing cells that line the stomach and be caused by acid reflux, smoking or obesity.

Risk factors for stomach cancer can include:

• A diet high in salty or fatty foods
• A family history of stomach cancer
• De fumar
• Long-term stomach inflammation

Gastroparesia

Gastroparesis delays the emptying of the contents of the stomach into the intestines that can cause prolonged retention of acid, liquids and food content in the stomach. Common symptoms of Gastroparesis can be vomiting, abdominal bloating, fullness, acid reflux/heartburn, weight loss and a lack of appetite. A new endoscopic procedure called G-POEM can help to treat the symptoms of Gastroparesis and improve patient's quality of life.

ERGE

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Typically, GERD is where abnormal amounts of acid refluxed back from the stomach into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as heartburn. One in five Americans claims to experience some type of acid reflux or GERD symptoms.

GERD can lead to symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, feeling like you have a lump stuck in your throat or chest, burping, regurgitated food and upper stomach pain. These symptoms are usually experienced after eating or a night time when laying flat.

Without proper treatment, complications can arise from the prolonged stomach acid, including damage to the esophagus or the development of scar tissue which can lead to an esophageal ulcer or the development of esophageal cancer.

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that results in liver cell damage and destruction. There are several different types of hepatitis, but the two most common are B and C.

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Hepatobiliary cancers

Hepatobiliary cancers can include cancers of the liver, bile duct or gallbladder.

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Síndrome del Intestino Irritable (IBS)

El síndrome del intestino irritable (IBS) es un trastorno intestinal que causa dolor, gas, hinchazón y cambios en los hábitos intestinales. Debido a que no se ha encontrado una causa orgánica, a menudo se ha pensado que el IBS fue causado por un conflicto emocional o estrés. Si bien el estrés puede empeorar los síntomas del SII, la investigación sugiere que otros factores también son importantes.

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Pancreas cysts

Cysts are the build up of fluid in the pancreas that can lead to cancer. To evaluate the severity, the physician can take fluid samples from the cyst to determine the best course of treatment.

Pancreatic cancer and pancreas tumors

Pancreatic cancer affects the abdominal organ that helps to aid digestion and provides the hormones that helps to manage blood sugar. Typically, it is not detected until the later stages of the disease.

Pancreatic cancer symptoms can include:

• Upper abdomen pain radiating to the back
• Unintended weight loss or loss of appetite
• New onset diabetes
• Fatiga
• Coágulos de sangre
• Yellowing eyes or skin

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis happens when the pancreas, an abdominal organ that helps to aid digestion and provides the hormones that help to manage blood sugar, becomes inflamed. Typically the result of pancreatitis is when the digestive enzymes become activated while they are still in the pancreas.

Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis can include:

• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Abdominal pain radiating into the back
• Worse abdominal pain after eating
• Fiebre
• Rapid pulse
• Náuseas y vómitos
• Tenderness of the abdomen

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Trastornos de la deglución

There are some certain diseases and conditions that can lead to swallowing disorders:

• Reflujo ácido y tumores que reducen el paso esofágico.
• ELA (enfermedad de Lou Gehrig), enfermedad de Parkinson y esclerosis múltiple
• Accidente cerebrovascular que daña la función de los músculos digestivos
• Achalasia, the loss of the ability of the esophagus to move food to the stomach and problems with the muscular valve between them failing to fully relax

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Colitis ulcerosa

La colitis ulcerosa es una enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) en la que el revestimiento interno del intestino grueso (colon o intestino) y el recto se inflaman. La inflamación generalmente comienza en el recto y el intestino delgado y se extiende hacia todo el colon. La colitis ulcerosa rara vez afecta el intestino delgado, excepto la sección inferior.

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Úlceras

There are two common ulcers found in the digestive system: peptic ulcers and esophageal ulcer. An esophageal ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine.

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