Gastrointestinal Diseases

✨Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. There are two types: functional and structural.

Functional Disorders

In this type the GI structure appears normal,with impaired functionality with or motility.

Examples of functional GI disorders:

• Paralytic ilues
• Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Structural Disorders

There are visible physical abnormalities, inflammation, obstruction, or organ damage. Structural disorders can be classified onto:

1. Obstructive/mechanical

• Intussusception
• Bowel Obstruction

1. Inflammatory / Infectious

• Crohn’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Diverticulitis
• Appendicitis
• Peritonitis

1. Gallbladder Disorders

• Cholelithiasis
• Cholecystitis

1. Pancreatic Disorders

• Pancreatitis

1. Liver Disorders

• Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E)
• Cirrhosis
• Ascite

Diarrhea