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cystic duct obstruction
Medical; Gastroenterology
A blockage of the cystic duct, often caused by gallstones.
sigmoidoscopy
Medical; Gastroenterology
Looking into the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube called a sigmoidoscope.
erythema nodosum
Medical; Gastroenterology
Swelling or red sores on the lower legs during flare-ups of crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These sores show that the disease is active and usually go away when the ...
rapid gastric emptying
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition that occurs when food moves too fast from the stomach to the small intestine. Symptoms include nausea, pain, weakness, and sweating. This syndrome most often affects ...
sarcoidosis
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition that causes granulomas in the liver, lungs, and spleen.
fatty liver
Medical; Gastroenterology
The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy.
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