{"id":5937,"date":"2023-06-07T16:54:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T15:17:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T20:17:44","slug":"smart-glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/smart-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5937\" class=\"elementor elementor-5937\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5200b187 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5200b187\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-636a4f3b\" data-id=\"636a4f3b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ad186 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b3ad186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gpt-modal\">Tire suas d\u00favidas com ajuda da Intelig\u00eancia Artificial. <strong><a>Veja como\r\n<div class=\"veja-como\" style=\"position: relative; 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The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle located between the esophagus and the stomach, responsible for relaxing and allowing the passage of food to the stomach.(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-0\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/acute-pancreatitis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/acute-pancreatitis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Acute pancreatitis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nWhat is Acute Pancreatitis?\nAcute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, which is a gland located in the abdomen, responsible for the production of digestive enzymes and hormones, such as insulin. Acute pancreatitis occurs when these digestive enzymes are activated within(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-0\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/anal-fissure\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/anal-fissure\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Anal Fissure<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Anal Fissure?\r\nAn anal fissure is a wound or a small cut that occurs in the delicate skin of the anal canal. Usually, this condition is caused by trauma or excessive straining during the passage of stools. Anal fissure is more common in young adults and can cause significant(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-0\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/APENDICECTOMIA-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos-bgremover_637650288_XL-1-1-1024x652-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/appendectomy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/APENDICECTOMIA-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos-bgremover_637650288_XL-1-1-1024x652-1-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/APENDICECTOMIA-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos-bgremover_637650288_XL-1-1-1024x652-1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/appendectomy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Appendectomy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Appendectomy?\r\nAppendectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the inflamed appendix, known as appendicitis. The appendix is a small finger-shaped pouch, located at the junction of the large intestine with the small intestine. When the appendix becomes inflamed and infected,(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-0\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ascite-Recortado.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/ascites\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ascite-Recortado-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ascite-Recortado.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/ascites\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Ascites<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat is Ascites?\r\nAscites is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. This condition is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as liver disease, heart failure, abdominal cancer, or infections. Understanding ascites and seeking(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas_coupe.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/chronic-pancreatitis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas_coupe.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pancreas_coupe.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/chronic-pancreatitis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Chronic Pancreatitis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nWhat is Chronic Pancreatitis?\n\nChronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that occurs over time. Unlike acute pancreatitis, which is a sudden and intense inflammation, chronic pancreatitis is characterized by persistent and recurrent inflammation of the pancreas. This(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Foie_cirrhotique.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/cirrhosis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Foie_cirrhotique-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Foie_cirrhotique.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/cirrhosis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Cirrhosis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Cirrhosis?\r\nCirrhosis is a chronic liver condition characterized by scarring and damage to the liver tissue. It is the advanced stage of various liver diseases, where healthy liver cells are replaced by fibrous tissue, resulting in progressive loss of liver function.\r\nHow does it(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_coupe2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colectomy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_coupe2-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_coupe2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colectomy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Colectomy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Colectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the total or partial removal of the colon. The colon is the part of the large intestine that plays a significant role in absorbing water and nutrients from food waste before its elimination from the body.\r\n\r\nIndicated for a variety of conditions,(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polypes.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colon-and-rectal-polyps\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polypes-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polypes.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colon-and-rectal-polyps\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Colon and Rectal Polyps<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What are Colon and Rectum Polyps?\nColon and rectum polyps are abnormal growths that form on the inner wall of the large intestine. These polyps can vary in size, shape, and characteristics, and are usually benign. However, some polyps can become cancerous over time, making monitoring and(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colonoscopy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colonoscopy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Colonoscopy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Colonoscopy is a medical examination that allows visualization of the interior of the colon and rectum. It is an important procedure for diagnosing and tracking various intestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer, polyps, intestinal inflammation, and bleeding.\r\n\r\nDuring a colonoscopy,(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon_coupe.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/coloproctology\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon_coupe-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colon_coupe.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/coloproctology\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Coloproctology<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Coloproctology is a medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the colon, rectum, and anus. It is an area of medicine that covers a variety of conditions, from benign problems to serious diseases, such as colorectal cancer.\r\n\r\nThe proctologist is(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cancer_colon.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colorectal-cancer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cancer_colon-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cancer_colon.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/colorectal-cancer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Colorectal Cancer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Colorectal cancer is a malignant condition that affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum, parts of the digestive system responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from food. This type of cancer is one of the main causes of cancer-related death worldwide.\r\nHow does it(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/common-bile-duct-stone-choledocholithiasis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase2-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/common-bile-duct-stone-choledocholithiasis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Common Bile Duct Stone (Choledocholithiasis)<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Choledocholithiasis is a condition characterized by the presence of stones in the common bile duct, also known as the choledochus. These stones can form in the common bile duct itself or migrate from the gallbladder, causing obstruction and affecting the normal flow of bile, which is essential(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_colon.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/constipation\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_colon.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_colon.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/constipation\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Constipation<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Constipation?\r\nConstipation, also known as bowel obstruction, is a condition characterized by persistent difficulty in evacuating feces or by infrequent bowel movements. It is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. Constipation can range from occasional episodes to(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-2\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_Crohn.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/crohns-disease\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_Crohn-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colon_Crohn.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/crohns-disease\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Crohn's Disease<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Crohn's Disease?\r\nCrohn's Disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause inflammation anywhere in the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's Disease is characterized by(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-3\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/duodenum_coupe.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/duodenal-ulcer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/duodenum_coupe.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/duodenum_coupe.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/duodenal-ulcer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Duodenal Ulcer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nThe duodenal ulcer is a lesion that forms in the lining of the duodenum, the initial part of the small intestine. This condition is characterized by the presence of a wound or erosion in the wall of the duodenum, which can cause pain and discomfort.\nHow does it occur?\nThe duodenal ulcer(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-4\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-ESOFAGO-Depositphotos_638803646_XL-RECORTADO.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-cancer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-ESOFAGO-Depositphotos_638803646_XL-RECORTADO-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-ESOFAGO-Depositphotos_638803646_XL-RECORTADO.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-cancer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Esophageal Cancer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Esophageal cancer is a malignant disease that affects the inner lining of the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.\r\n\r\nEsophageal cancer is a serious condition characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells in the inner lining of the esophagus, the tube(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-4\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Peristaltisme2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-manometry\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"104\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Peristaltisme2.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Peristaltisme2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-manometry\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Esophageal manometry<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Esophageal Manometry?\r\nEsophageal manometry is a test performed to evaluate the functioning of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter. The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, while the lower esophageal sphincter is the(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-4\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/holter3-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-phmetry\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/holter3-1.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/holter3-1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/esophageal-phmetry\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Esophageal pHmetry<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Esophageal pH monitoring is a diagnostic procedure aimed at assessing the presence and severity of acid reflux in the esophagus. This technique is used when there is suspicion of gastroesophageal reflux, a condition in which the contents of the stomach return to the esophagus, causing(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gallbladder-stone\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase1-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gallbladder-stone\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gallbladder Stone<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Gallstone, also known as cholelithiasis, is a condition characterized by the formation of stones in the gallbladder. These stones, called gallstones, are mainly composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, substances that are normally present in bile.\r\nHow does it occur?\r\nThe formation of gallstones(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BYPASS-GASTRICO-Depositphotos_204494224_XL-RECORTADO-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-bypass\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BYPASS-GASTRICO-Depositphotos_204494224_XL-RECORTADO-1-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BYPASS-GASTRICO-Depositphotos_204494224_XL-RECORTADO-1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-bypass\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastric bypass<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure aimed at assisting in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. In this intervention, the stomach is divided into two parts, creating a small reservoir in the upper part, which is then directly connected to the small intestine. This allows food to(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Estomac_syst_lymphatique.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-cancer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Estomac_syst_lymphatique-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Estomac_syst_lymphatique.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-cancer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastric Cancer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a malignant condition that affects the cells of the stomach's inner lining. It is a complex and multifactorial disease, with several causes and risk factors involved in its development.\r\nCauses and risk factors\r\nThe exact causes of gastric(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ulcere_estomac.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-ulcer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ulcere_estomac-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ulcere_estomac.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastric-ulcer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastric Ulcer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Gastric Ulcer?\nA gastric ulcer is a lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach, resulting from an imbalance between protective factors and factors that cause damage to the gastric mucosa. This condition can cause uncomfortable symptoms and, if not properly treated, can lead to more(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_estomac.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastritis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_estomac.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/coupe_estomac.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastritis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastritis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Gastritis?\r\nGastritis is a condition that involves inflammation of the mucosa of the inner lining of the stomach. This inflammation can be caused by various factors, such as bacterial infections, prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), excessive alcohol(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/intestins_01.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenteritis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/intestins_01.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/intestins_01.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenteritis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastroenteritis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Gastroenteritis?\r\nGastroenteritis, also known as gastrointestinal infection, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which involves the stomach and the small intestine. It is one of the main causes of acute gastrointestinal diseases worldwide.(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenterologist\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenterologist\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastroenterologist<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >The gastroenterologist is a highly specialized and fundamental professional in the field of medicine, dedicated to the study and treatment of diseases that affect the digestive system. This system is responsible for processing the food we ingest, allowing our body to obtain the essential(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-6\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/syst_dig_complet.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenterology\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/syst_dig_complet-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/syst_dig_complet.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/gastroenterology\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Gastroenterology<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dedicated to the study and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. This area of medicine is essential for taking care of digestive(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/oral-cavity.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/halitosis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/oral-cavity.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/oral-cavity.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/halitosis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Halitosis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is a condition that affects many people and can be a cause of embarrassment and social discomfort. This condition is characterized by an unpleasant odor that emanates from the mouth, which can be perceived by others when speaking or breathing.\r\n\r\nOral(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum_hemorrhoides.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hemorrhoids\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum_hemorrhoides-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rectum_hemorrhoides.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hemorrhoids\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Hemorrhoids<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What are Hemorrhoids?\r\nHemorrhoids are swollen and dilated veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can be internal, when they develop inside the anus, or external, when they protrude out of the anus. Hemorrhoids can cause discomfort and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.\r\nHow do(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hepatomegalie.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatic-steatosis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hepatomegalie-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hepatomegalie.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatic-steatosis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Hepatic Steatosis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\r\nWhat is Hepatic Steatosis?\r\nHepatic steatosis, also known as fatty liver, is a condition in which there is excessive accumulation of fat in the liver cells. The liver normally contains small amounts of fat, but when this accumulation becomes excessive, it can lead to damage and compromise(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin-femme-europe.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatologist\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin-femme-europe-392x390.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/medecin-femme-europe.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatologist\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Hepatologist<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\r\n1. What is a hepatologist?\r\nA hepatologist is a doctor specialized in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the liver and bile ducts. This area of medicine is known as hepatology.\r\n2. When should I seek a hepatologist?\r\nYou should consult a hepatologist if you are(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/foie_01.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatology\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/foie_01-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/foie_01.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hepatology\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Hepatology<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Hepatology?\r\nHepatology is the area of medicine specialized in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of liver diseases. The liver plays a crucial role in the body, being responsible for various functions, such as metabolism, bile production, vitamin storage, and filtering harmful(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-7\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hernie_hiatale.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hiatal-hernia\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hernie_hiatale-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hernie_hiatale.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/hiatal-hernia\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Hiatal Hernia<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Hiatal Hernia?\r\nA hiatal hernia is a condition in which a part of the stomach protrudes through an opening called the esophageal hiatus, located in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and has an opening through which the esophagus passes.(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-8\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ADEREENCIAS-INTESTINAIS-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos_76747225_XL-1-1024x799-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/intestinal-adhesions\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ADEREENCIAS-INTESTINAIS-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos_76747225_XL-1-1024x799-1-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ADEREENCIAS-INTESTINAIS-SEM-FUNDO-Depositphotos_76747225_XL-1-1024x799-1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/intestinal-adhesions\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Intestinal Adhesions<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What are Intestinal Adhesions?\r\nIntestinal adhesions are formations of scar tissue that develop within the abdominal cavity. They occur as a result of previous abdominal surgeries, abdominal inflammation, or abdominal injuries. These adhesions can cause the joining of organs and tissues that(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-8\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BALAO-INTRAGASTRICO-Depositphotos_534487188_XL-RECORTADO.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/intragastric-balloon\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BALAO-INTRAGASTRICO-Depositphotos_534487188_XL-RECORTADO-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BALAO-INTRAGASTRICO-Depositphotos_534487188_XL-RECORTADO.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/intragastric-balloon\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Intragastric balloon<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >The intragastric balloon is a non-surgical alternative to assist in the weight loss process. It consists of a silicone balloon that is placed in the stomach and filled with saline solution, occupying space and reducing the organ's capacity.\r\n\r\nThis procedure is indicated for people who have(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-11\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase3.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase3-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lithiase3.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?\r\nLaparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ located below the liver, responsible for storing bile, which is released into the intestine to aid in the digestion of(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-15\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-PANCREAS-Depositphotos_84327566_XL-scaled-1.jpg?v=1703703268\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/pancreatic-cancer\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-PANCREAS-Depositphotos_84327566_XL-scaled-1-585x585.jpg?v=1703703268\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CANCER-DE-PANCREAS-Depositphotos_84327566_XL-scaled-1.jpg?v=1703703268\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/pancreatic-cancer\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Pancreatic Cancer<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >Pancreatic cancer is a malignant disease that affects the cells of the pancreas, an organ located in the upper part of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It is considered one of the most aggressive types of cancer, due to its invasive nature and the lack of specific early symptoms, which often(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-15\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polype2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/polypectomy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polype2.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Polype2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/polypectomy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Polypectomy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nPolypectomy is an essential medical procedure when it comes to the removal of polyps, small bumps or protrusions that form in some parts of the body, such as the intestine or the cervix. These polyps can be benign, but in some cases, they can become cancerous if not treated properly.\n\nThis(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-17\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/RGO2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/reflux-esophagitis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/RGO2-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/RGO2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/reflux-esophagitis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Reflux Esophagitis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\r\nWhat is Reflux Esophagitis?\r\nReflux esophagitis is a condition in which inflammation of the inner lining of the esophagus occurs due to the reflux of stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach and stomach acid is responsible for digesting food. When(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-18\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/intestin_coupe.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/small-intestine-bacterial-overgrowth\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/intestin_coupe.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/intestin_coupe.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/small-intestine-bacterial-overgrowth\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in the number of bacteria in the small intestine. Normally, the small intestine contains a controlled amount of bacteria, but when this balance is disturbed, there is an excessive growth of these(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-20\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/coupe_intestin_02-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/ulcerative-colitis\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/coupe_intestin_02-1-585x585.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/coupe_intestin_02-1.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/ulcerative-colitis\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Ulcerative Colitis<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >\nUlcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum. It is characterized by continuous inflammation and ulceration of these regions of the intestine, resulting in uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating symptoms.\nHow does it occur?\nThe exact(...)<\/dfn><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cmtt-has-thumbnailln-20\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\" ><a class=\"cmtt-thumbnail\"  data-full-img=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Endoscopie2.png\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/upper-digestive-endoscopy\/\" data-link=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Endoscopie2.png\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Endoscopie2.png\" \/><\/a><div class=\"term-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gastropedia.pub\/en\/gastroblog\/glossary\/upper-digestive-endoscopy\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \"   style=\"\"   itemprop=\"url\" ><span itemprop=\"name\">Upper Digestive Endoscopy<\/span><\/a><dfn class=\"glossary_itemdesc\" role=\"definition\"  itemprop=\"description\" >What is Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy?\r\nUpper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a medical procedure performed to examine the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. 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