Gastrointestinal Diseases

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Diseases in any segment of the gastrointestinal tract from esophagus to rectum. Chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal disorders without an identifiable structural or biochemical explanation by the routine diagnostic tests. Functional gastrointestinal disorders are classified according to the presumed site of the disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome, non-ulcer dyspepsia, and non-cardiac chest pain.

Synonyms:

Cholera Infantum
Disease, Gastrointestinal
Diseases, Gastrointestinal
Disorder, Functional Gastrointestinal
Disorders, Functional Gastrointestinal
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointestinal Disorder, Functional
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Functional
Infantum, Cholera

Broader Topics:

Digestive System Diseases

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