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Diverticular disease (diverticulosis; diverticulitis)
Diverticulosis or diverticular disease of the colon is characterised by pouches in the lining of the large bowel which get blocked, causing inflammation.
26 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Acute
Acute pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas is thought to be caused by activation of digestive hormones within the pancreas.
21 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Chronic
Chronic pancreatitis refers to hardening and inflammation of the pancreas. It is associated with excessive alcohol consumption and causes abdominal pain.
21 Sep 2003
Gallstones
Gallstone disease is characterised by the formation of cholesterol or pigment stones in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause symptoms.
21 Sep 2003
Coeliac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy; coeliac sprue)
Coeliac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder of chronic inflammation of the intestine due to gluten intolerence. A gluten free diet is required.
20 Sep 2003
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic liver disease. It refers to inflammation and fibrosis of the bile duct, which leads to liver cirrhosis.
20 Sep 2003
Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.
19 Sep 2003
Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the large intestine which causes rectal bleeding and altered bowel patterns.
18 Sep 2003
