Types

Inflammatory and Infectious Digestive Disorders

Many types of inflammations and infectious disorders affecting the digestive system require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Appendicitis

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)

Helicobacter Pylori

Crohn's Disease

Ulcerative Colitis

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Viruses, Bacteria, and Intestinal Parasites in the Digestive Tract

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Encopresis

Encopresis is when your child leaks stool into their underwear. It is also called stool soiling. It is most often because of long-term (chronic) constipation. Encopresis happens to children ages 4 and older who have already been toilet trained.

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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

The sphincter of Oddi is part of your digestive system. A sphincter is a circle of muscle. The sphincter of Oddi surrounds the end of the tubes (ducts) that connect the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The sphincter opens to let digestive juices flow through the ducts from the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas into the small intestine. To prevent the juices from leaking back into the ducts, the sphincter squeezes shut.

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Anal Fissure (Child)

Sometimes a crack or tear occurs in the lining of the anal canal. This condition is called an anal fissure. Symptoms include pain and bleeding, especially during a bowel movement.

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Esophageal Varices

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus. Varices most often occur because of problems with blood flow in the liver caused by chronic liver disease. Read on for a look at how they're diagnosed and treated.

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