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Periproctitis
This is an inflammation about the rectum. This is when the
inflammation diffuses through the rectal wall and involves the
peri-rectal tissue.
Proctitis
Signs or symptoms of ________
- frequent of continuous sensation that you to have a bowel
movement.
- rectal bleeding
- the passing of mucus through your rectum
- rectal pain
- pain on the left side of the abdomen
- a feeling of fulliness in your rectum
- diarrhea
- pain with bowel movements
- inflammation of the rectum
- mucous, blood, and pus maybe present
Proctitis
________ may be caused by
- bacterial infection
- parasites
,- irritation from fecal matter
- toxic agents
Hemorrhoids
A condition in which the veins of the lower portion of the
rectum become greatly dilated which often results from
straining to defecate or constipation.
Piles
What is another term for hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids
Causes of ___________
-- poor diet
- inadequate fiber
- lack of excerise
- pregnancy or pressurefrom pelvic
Intestines
Hemorrhoids are a disease of the _________?
,Hernia
Refers to the protrusion of an organ through the walls of the
body cavity in which it is contained.
Men
Are hernias more common in men or women?
Hernias
These are more common in men because the abdominopelvic
cavity is weak at the level at which the testicles descend.
Inguinal
This hernia is caused by the weakening of the abdominal
muscles in the groin area.
Femoral
This hernia occurs in the are of the femoral triangle
Hiatal
This hernia is part of the stomach pushes up through the
esophageal opening of the diaphragm.
, Umbilical
This hernia occurs in infants due to imperfect closure of the
abdominal wall in the area where the umbilical cord was
attached.
Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver and the most common form of the
disease is caused by several strains of viruses. It can also be
caused by infections from parasites, bacteria, illicit drugs, or
poisonous mushrooms, or an overdose of acetaminophen in
combination with excessive alcohol.
Hepatitis
This can cause progressive liver damage, liver failure, or liver
cancer.
Hepatitis
These risk factors increase the chance of contracting
__________.
- eating contaminated foods
- unprotected sex with multiple partners
- IV drug users