Friday, March 11, 2005

Glossary for Intussusception

Abdominal pain: Pain in the abdominal area or stomach.
Acute Appendicitis: Infection of the appendix
Bowel Obstruction: Blockage in the bowel of the digestive tract.
Colorectal Polyps: Polyp growths in the colon or rectum.
Diverticular Disease: Protrusions of the colon wall (diverticulosis) or their inflammation (diverticulitis)
Gangrene: Tissue death
Intestinal obstruction: Blockage in the intestines of the digestive tract.
Vomiting: Vomiting or retching symptoms.