Achalasia

Achalasia is a disorder of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). The oesophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach and the valve f

Acid Reflux - Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Acid reflux (also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, GORD or GERD) is a disease of the lower

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Alpha 1-antitrypsin is an enzyme which is synthesised in the liver. It is one of a family of enzymes known as

Anorectal abscesses, and Fistula-in-ano(Anorectal abscess, and Fistula-in-ano)

Anorectal abscess, and Fistula-in-ano occur in the Rectum and anus. An abscess is a localised collection of pus. In this case it can either occur near the anus close under the skin, or deeper, adja

Appendicitis

[[Anim 58]] Appendicitis is sudden onset of inflammation of the appendix, which is a small, finger-shaped blind-ending sac that branches off the first part of

Barrett's Oesophagus (Barrett's Esophagus)

Barrett's oesophagus is a complication of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Barrett

Bowel Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Caecum)

Bowel Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the caecum) may be of the Adenocarcinoma type and usually arise from the epithelium lining the inside of the large bowel which lines the large intestine. The colon is p

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the Gallbladder. It occurs mostly as a complication of gallstones.

Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pain syndrome encompasses any pain that persists longer than the reasonable expected healing time for the involved tissues. The duration of

Cirrhosis of the liver

[[Anim 66]] Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver. The liver is an organ that can normally withstand a lot of damage because of its ability to regenerate. Howev

Coeliac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Coeliac Sprue)(Coeliac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Coeliac Sprue))

Coeliac disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the Colon cancer may be of the adenocarcinoma type and usually arises from the epithelium (layer of cells) lining the inside of the

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Click Cystic Fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder that affects the mucus lining of the lungs, which leads to breathing problems and other

Dental Caries

[[Anim 49]] Dental caries is an infectious disease that can lead to cavities (small holes) in the

Diverticulousis disease of the colon (Diverticular disease)

Diverticular disease is a disease of the Colon. Diverticula are little outpouchings of the wall of the colon. Although they can be found in smaller numbers in the stomach or small intestine, "diver

Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome

Dubin-Johnson and Rotor syndrome are both characterised by congenital hyperbilirubinaemia. In other words, b

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO)

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO), also known as eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), is a specific inflammatory condition of the

Fatty Liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis)

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Click Gallstones are solid "stones" which are formed from concretions within the gallbladder. They

Gastritis

Gastritis, an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach, is not considered a single disease. Rather, gastritis is a condition that has numerous causes. Common to all is Haemorrhoids or piles are located in the anus. The term when used in a clinical sense, refers to the internal disruption or downward displacemen

Hepatitis A virus

[[Anim 67]] Hepatitis A is a picornavirus - meaning that it is made up of single-stranded RNA. Although many viruses can affect the liver and cause a 'hepatitis' picture, the Hepatitis A virus has its

Hepatitis B virus

[[Anim 67]] Hepatitis B virus is a disease of the Liver. Hepatitis refers to any condition causing inflammation of the liver. Although many Hepatitis B viruses can cause inflammation of the liver,

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

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Click hernia is any structure passing through another which in doing so ends up in the wrong place. Formally, it is defined as the protrusion

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a chronic disorder of function of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the large intestine (colon). The gastrointestinal tract (pictured below) consists of the m

Lactose Intolerance

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Click risk factors that can potentially contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart a

Obesity

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Obesity is defined as being 20% or more over the maximum desirable weight for a man's height or 25% or more in females. It is now consi

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome is a rare disorder that is genetic, via autosomal dominant inheritance. It is also known as hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome, familial hemo

Pancreatitis (acute)

Acute Pancreatitis is a condition in which there is acute inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ which has two major factors: 1) It secretes powerful enzymes into the first part

Pancreatitis (chronic)

Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory process of the pancreas. It is a similar, but more low-grade, ongoing process than acute pancreatitis, characterised b

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

[[Anim 99]] Peptic Ulcer Disease occurs mainly in the stomach or proximal duedenum. Rarely, however, peptic ulcers can also occur in the oesophagus, jejunum (in Zolling

Portal Hypertension (including oesophageal varices)

Portal Hypertension is a disease affecting the liver, portal system of veins, and also the oesophagus and spleen. The portal vein takes blood from the gut to the liver. In the case of liver

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis affects the bile ducts in the liver. It is characterised by chronic inflammation and progressive destruction and fibrosis of the ducts lead to an obstruction to bile flow fro

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis is a disease affecting the bile ducts within and outside the liver. There is inflammation, fibrosis and strictures of the intra and extra-hepatic bile ducts.

Pseudomembranous Colitis (Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea)

Pseudomembranous Colitis is a disease of the Colon. A "colitis" refers to inflammation of the colon - which is the large intestine. This disease occurs as a result of the use of broad-spectrum anti

Rectal Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum)

Rectal cancer may be of the adenocarcinoma type and usually arise from the epithelium (the layer of cells) which lines the large intestine. The colon is part of the large bowel. The large bowel starts

Rotavirus Infection (Viral Gastroenteritis)

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder. Gastro-intestinal involvement is limited to the large intestine - a "colitis" refers

Wilson's disease

Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder characterized by a toxic accumulation of copper in liver and brain (hepatolenticular degeneration).

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (Gastrinoma)

In Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome the primary tumour is located in the pancreas. This type of tumour, however, secretes large quantities of a hormone called "gastrin" which causes the stomach to

Virtual Gastro Centre Full Disease List

Achalasia

Acid Reflux - Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Anorectal abscesses, and Fistula-in-ano(Anorectal abscess, and Fistula-in-ano)

Appendicitis

Barrett's Oesophagus (Barrett's Esophagus)

Bowel Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Caecum)

Cholecystitis

Chronic Pain Syndrome

Cirrhosis of the liver

Coeliac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Coeliac Sprue)(Coeliac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Coeliac Sprue))

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Dental Caries

Diverticulousis disease of the colon (Diverticular disease)

Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO)

Fatty Liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis)

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Gastritis

Hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Lactose Intolerance

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Obesity

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)

Pancreatitis (acute)

Pancreatitis (chronic)

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Portal Hypertension (including oesophageal varices)

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Pseudomembranous Colitis (Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea)

Rectal Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum)

Rotavirus Infection (Viral Gastroenteritis)

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Wilson's disease

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (Gastrinoma)