Gastrointestinal Sentence Examples

We report a case of Brunner's gland adenoma in which the patient presented with major gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is also lead clinician for upper gastrointestinal cancer.

Therapy should be permanently discontinued in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation.

Erythromycin Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, especially at higher doses.

Jejunal diverticulosis occasionally presents as an emergency with perforation, obstruction or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Adverse events included nausea, headache, gastrointestinal pain, flushing, dyspepsia, asthenia, loss of appetite, vomiting and hot flushes.

Gastrointestinal system Vomiting, delayed gastric emptying, reduced bowel motility.

A benchtop model was constructed reproducing the nitrite chemistry occurring within the lumen of the upper gastrointestinal tract where saliva encounters acidic gastric juice.

They do however produce other gastrointestinal hormones including gastrin and VIP.

These were mainly gastrointestinal, skin rash, headache or dizziness, and were usually considered to be moderate to mild.

In particular how gastrointestinal helminths (worms) modulate other diseases such as malaria and allergies.

There are, however, isolated case reports of such leiomyomas giving rise to complications including gastrointestinal hemorrhage and obstruction.

Some enzymatic hydrolysis of the drug may occur in the gastrointestinal tract prior to its absorption.

Modification of the numbers or types of microorganism colonizing the intestine can have a profound effect on normal gastrointestinal function.

Common adverse effects include a metallic taste and gastrointestinal irritation (in particular, nausea and vomiting ).

The most common complications of gastrointestinal lipomas are bleeding and obstruction.

This may be due to the accumulation of fluid, since several liters per day of gastrointestinal secretions may be produced.

A particular problem in east Africa are gastrointestinal nematodes.

Lambs are often treated frequently to ensure high growth rates without the negative effects of gastrointestinal parasitism.

Ingestion of corrosive substances can result in severe gastrointestinal injury including perforation.

The commonest cause of GI problems in companion rabbits is if the gut slows down and stops - gastrointestinal stasis or " ileus " .

Late sequelae include strictures, chronic radiation enteritis, malabsorption, or gastrointestinal obstruction.

The gases normally present in the gastrointestinal tract are oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide.

It is only poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract in the presence of intact mucosa.

The virus also has gastrointestinal tropism in various bird species.

There is less emphasis on the benefits of cereal fiber other than for gastrointestinal health and its satiety value.

The commonest cause of GI problems in companion rabbits is if the gut slows down and stops - gastrointestinal stasis or " ileus ".

Previous studies have demonstrated improved survival after complete resection of pulmonary and hollow viscus gastrointestinal metastases.

Unripe green tomatoes can contain glycoalkaloids, which are natural toxins that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

Yeast diaper rashes are skin infections that occur due to an overgrowth of fungus that is normally found in the gastrointestinal tract.

Because the mouth is the beginning of the digestive process, yeast overgrowth here can travel through the gastrointestinal tract and come out the other end.

Some physicians add oral medications, in addition to topical treatments, because of the potential connection with the gastrointestinal tract.

Metaclopramide (Reglan) is given to cats for a variety of problems, such as vomiting or gastrointestinal disorders in both dogs and cats.

The gastrointestinal system of cats has difficulty digesting grains.

The paste is then mixed into a drink that, when consumed, helps soothe the gastrointestinal tract.

Colic in babies, which is characterized by unexplained crying for extended periods of time, may be associated with gastrointestinal problems.

Persons with ulcers or certain kinds of gastrointestinal disorders should not take turmeric as it is a spice and may act as an irritant.

Cutting complex carbohydrates from your diet means your diet is low in fiber, and this can lead to constipation and other gastrointestinal disorders.

Untreated stress can also lead to anxiety and depression and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and gastrointestinal disorders.

You may also experience less-severe side effects like drowsiness, forgetfulness, sleep problems, blurred vision, changes in weight or gastrointestinal discomfort.

Candida albicans, the yeast that causes the dreaded 'yeast infection', occurs naturally on the skin and inside the gastrointestinal tract.

People with gastrointestinal disorders should also be mindful of their iron intake, as their condition may cause iron to be absorbed into the small intestine, thus taking away the amount available for hemoglobin.

St John's Wort also has a multitude of side effects such as anxiety, sunlight sensitivity, dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, and sexual dysfunction.

Hematochezia occurs as the result of various canine health problems, many of which have to do with the gastrointestinal tract.

Within the gastrointestinal tract, the virus rapidly reproduces and causes the intestinal villi to die.

You may also consider taking a vitamin if you have celiac disease or other gastrointestinal condition.

Administering activated charcoal to bind any of the remaining drugs in the stomach to the gastrointestinal tract.

Chamomile is also beneficial to digestion and may alleviate nausea, making it an excellent sleep aid for insomnia caused or worsened by gastrointestinal disorders.

Symptoms of the disorder, which may include sleep disruption, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems, are triggered by the body's internal clock being out of sync with the external environment.

Gastrointestinal discomfort is common, although in some cases, these drugs may cause ulcers without the prior warning of gastrointestinal distress.

They occur under the skin, often located along nerves or within the gastrointestinal tract.

Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, angioedema (swelling), rashes, respiratory congestion, and gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and/or gas.

In provocation challenges, the skin, nasal and oral mucosa, and lining of the lungs and gastrointestinal tract are exposed to suspected allergens.

The test is discontinued with a particular food when either gastrointestinal symptoms occur or it becomes clear that the food is tolerated.

Gastrointestinal symptoms within 24 hours following the ingestion of a suspected food allergen indicates a positive response and sensitivity to that food allergen.

Key features include symptoms that mimic gastrointestinal obstruction and nervous system abnormalities.

There are three known types of polioviruses (called 1, 2, and 3), each causing a different strain of the disease and all being members of the viral family of enteroviruses (viruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract).

During this time, it is absorbed into the blood and lymphatics from the gastrointestinal tract where it can reside and multiply, sometimes for as long as 17 weeks.

Side effects include unsteadiness, loss of strength, low blood pressure, gastrointestinal symptoms, memory problems, confusion, and behavioral problems.

Regular grocery-store cow's milk, which cannot be adequately digested by infants and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, should not be introduced until a child is a year old.

Langerhans cells are usually found in skin, lymph nodes, lungs, and the gastrointestinal tract.

Prostaglandins-A group of hormone-like molecules that exert local effects on a variety of processes including fluid balance, blood flow, and gastrointestinal function.

Symptoms develop gradually, with gastrointestinal symptoms often the first to appear.

Somewhat less than 10 percent of people with CF do not have gastrointestinal symptoms.

The decision to test a child for cystic fibrosis may be triggered by concerns about recurring gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms or salty sweat.

X rays or a CT scan can determine bone density and reveal gastrointestinal disturbances, as well as heart and lung damage.

These tiny worms are quite complex in that they have mouths, throats, gastrointestinal tracts, and a nervous system.

Pinworm infections can be asymptomatic or result in mild gastrointestinal upsets.

Since the pinworm almost always stays in the gastrointestinal tract or vagina, there is usually no systemic illness.

Although in large part they share the same properties, their use is determined by how well they are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

Amyloidosis may affect the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, heart, and (in males) testes, but its effects on the kidneys are of greatest concern.

The most common tests, however, are the upper GI (gastrointestinal) series and the upper GI endoscopy.

Besides the skin and mouth, telangiectasias may occur in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), the brain, and the lungs.

Symptoms related to any diarrheal illness are often those associated with any injury to the gastrointestinal tract, such as fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Gastrointestinal problems correlate with canker sores as well.

Glucose is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract directly and is also derived from digestion of other dietary carbohydrates.

In rare instances, the spinal cord malformation may occur internally, sometimes with a connection to the gastrointestinal tract.

Gastrointestinal problems include increased appetite, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.

Lactobacillus bifidus-A property of breast milk that interferes with the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tracts of babies, reducing the incidence of diarrhea.

Alcohol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into a pregnant woman's bloodstream and circulates to the fetus by crossing the placenta.

Children are more likely than adults to develop calcinosis (calcium deposits in the skin) and gastrointestinal symptoms.

These viruses live in the gastrointestinal tract and are, therefore, present in feces.

Enterovirus-Any of a group of viruses that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract.

The kidneys and gastrointestinal system may also be affected with cysts similar to those seen in polycystic kidney disease.

Gastrointestinal effects may also develop, including vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.

Shigella are very resistant to the acid produced by the stomach, and this allows them to easily pass through the gastrointestinal tract and infect the colon (large intestine).

For example, imaging studies ordered to assess severe gastrointestinal complaints may reveal intestinal blockage with an opaque substance; such a finding is suggestive of pica.

Stimuli that may provoke a reaction include surgery, especially gastrointestinal surgery; a change to a low fat diet, which includes an increased number of wheat-based foods; severe emotional stress; or a viral infection.

The most commonly recognized symptoms of celiac disease relate to the improper absorption of food in the gastrointestinal system.

Many patients with gastrointestinal symptoms will have diarrhea and fatty, greasy, unusually foul-smelling stools.

Gastrointestinal complaints and other symptoms are alleviated.

However, about 10 percent of people with celiac disease develop a cancer involving the gastrointestinal tract (both carcinoma and lymphoma).

Tube feedings into the gastrointestinal tract (enteral nutrition) are discontinued, and tube feedings into the veins (parenteral nutrition) are used instead until the condition has resolved.

Infants may also be more susceptible to future bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract and to a delay in growth.

The most serious long-term gastrointestinal complication associated with necrotizing enterocolitis is short-bowel, or short-gut, syndrome.

Enteral nutrition-Liquid nutrition provided through tubes that enter the gastrointestinal tract, usually through the mouth or nose.

The healthy human lung is sterile, with no normally resident bacteria or viruses, unlike the upper respiratory system and parts of the gastrointestinal system, where bacteria dwell even in a healthy state.

Similarly, infections with a number of gram negative bacteria (such as those in the gastrointestinal tract that can cause infection following aspiration) have a death rate of 25 to 50 percent.

Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upsets, and joint inflammation, swelling, and pain.

The skin rash is the most obvious symptom of AP but is not the most serious, for the joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys may also be affected.

Gastrointestinal symptoms are a result of inflammation and bleeding of the capillaries in the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) are sometimes used to alleviate gastrointestinal tract inflammation but have not been shown to be effective for associated kidney problems.

Symptoms of food poisoning are usually gastrointestinal, such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

Lactase deficiency causes gastrointestinal distress to begin about 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking foods containing lactose.

Also, in cases of suspected mechanical obstruction involving the gastrointestinal tract (from the small intestine downward) use of barium x rays are contraindicated, since they may contribute to the obstruction.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramps; changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both); gassiness; bloating; nausea; and other symptoms.

This test is also called a lower GI (gastrointestinal) series.

The traditional BRAT diet-bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast-is tolerated by the tender gastrointestinal system.

The term variable applies to this range of possible complications, which also includes gastrointestinal disorders as well as certain cancers, such as lymphomas and leukemias.

For this reason, the gastroenteropathies are often considered as food-related gastrointestinal allergy syndromes.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2004 shows that EE rates have risen so dramatically in recent years that they may be at higher levels than that of other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders.

Parents should call their healthcare provider to test for eosinophilic involvement if their child has recurrent symptoms of gastrointestinal disorder and feeding problems.

Gastrointestinal (GI) system-The body system involved in digestion, the breaking down and use of food.

Also known as the gastrointestinal tract.

Also called a gastric tube, gastrointestinal tube, or stomach tube.

Blood losses from gastrointestinal bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, and infection with hookworm can deplete iron and lead to iron deficiency anemia.

The presence of occult blood found in a stool examination may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding or other causes of bleeding such as aspirin-induced or a bleeding ulcer.

The physician then needs to examine the gastrointestinal tract to determine the cause and location of bleeding.

When iron deficiency is provoked by hemorrhoids or gastrointestinal bleeding, for example, surgery may be required to prevent recurrent iron deficiency anemia.

Bioavailability describes the percent of dietary iron that is successfully absorbed via the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream.

Possible gastrointestinal problems include constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

The symptoms usually appear four to 18 days after an injury occurs and are similar to food-borne botulism, although gastrointestinal symptoms may be absent.

When botulism in older children or adults is caused by food, it often is necessary to flush the gastrointestinal tract (gastric lavage).

Water is primarily absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and excreted by the kidneys as urine.

Dehydration is often a result of gastrointestinal disease and diarrhea in children.

Gastrointestinal bleeding is rare but can be life-threatening.

Although the stomach or intestinal "flu" is commonly blamed for stomach upsets and diarrhea, the influenza virus rarely causes gastrointestinal symptoms.

When this happens, air enters the gastrointestinal system, causing the bowels to distend, and mucus is breathed into the lungs causing aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems.

Barium is a chalky substance that enhances the visualization of the gastrointestinal tract on x ray.

A common cause of persistent crying in infants is colic, which is caused by gastrointestinal distress.

Less severe, more common side effects include blurred vision, insomnia, drowsiness, gastrointestinal distress (nausea or vomiting), dizziness, headaches, and possible addiction.

Excessive secretion of gastrin (a hormone secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion) by these tumors can cause upper gastrointestinal ulcers.

In the gastrointestinal tract, these reactions lead to swelling and irritation of the intestinal lining, which causes the cramping and diarrhea typical of food allergy.

Skin reactions can also occur from allergens introduced through the airways or gastrointestinal tract.

Gastrointestinal symptoms may include swelling and tingling in the lips, tongue, palate or throat; nausea; cramping; diarrhea; and gas.

Malformations of the gastrointestinal tract are present in about 5-7 percent of children with Down syndrome.

Gastrointestinal problems can affect stomach, esophagus or other parts of the digestive system.

Like several other nutritional products and supplements, no long term studies prove the health benefits of kombucha, but ancient populations relied on the drink as an overall health tonic and gastrointestinal cure.

If you're considering kombucha for detoxification and to help gastrointestinal problems, consider herbal supplements, a good multivitamin, and a detox diet to improve overall health.

This is the bacteria form, produced in the gastrointestinal tract.

If you have certain digestive ailments, such as celiac disease and Crohn's disease, then you might not be absorbing enough vitamin D in your gastrointestinal track.

Vitamins K1 and K2 are obtained through plant foods such as leafy green vegetables and are also made by the friendly bacteria inside the human gastrointestinal system.

These good bacteria are found primarily in the gastrointestinal system and are your body's first defense against infection and disease.

At any given time, harmful bacteria may be present in your gastrointestinal system.

If you experience occasional gastrointestinal distress, a probiotic may be just what you need.

If you experience any gastrointestinal distress, try taking the vitamins with food.

Probiotics, also referred to as microflora, are a type of beneficial bacteria that help reduce the growth of harmful bacteria in the body's gastrointestinal system, urinary tract and reproductive organs.

Biotin is synthesized by bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract.

African Americans and people with certain gastrointestinal diseases are also at higher risk and should consider a vitamin D test to ascertain whether or not they are deficient.

If you obtain your vitamin C from food sources, you are far less likely to experience the adverse effects of taking too much supplemental vitamin C, including gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, and headaches.

High levels of vitamin C can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea and nausea.

Toxicity typically presents as gastrointestinal disorders - usually diarrhea and cramping.

Vitamin D and calcium work together to make your bones stronger, because vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from the gastrointestinal tract.

Within the gastrointestinal tract, certain strains of bacteria keep digestion and elimination running smoothly.

The digestive symptoms of celiac disease can often resemble irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, or many gastrointestinal infections.

Those who suffer from any type of chronic symptoms, including neurological, respiratory, skin conditions and gastrointestinal conditions may use this type of diet to determine what specific foods are causing food intolerance or an allergy.

Again, one of the problems with these symptoms is that they are found in a number of gastrointestinal disorders which makes pinpointing gluten sensitivity a bit of a challenge for many doctors.

Symptoms of gluten intolerance mimic other gastrointestinal disorders so closely that, on average, it takes ten years and several doctors for a celiac to be diagnosed.

Individuals who are aware of the possibility that this disease may be looming in their future will be more likely to trace gastrointestinal symptoms back to gluten consumption.

The neurological symptoms of celiac disease may be amongst the first symptoms to appear in a celiac, emerging even before the characteristic gastrointestinal complaints.

The intestinal damage of celiac disease is caused by anti-gluten antibodies which stimulate the production of killer lymphocytes within the gastrointestinal tract.

All of these factors put coeliac disease patients at risk for cancer, especially those of the gastrointestinal system.

The efficiency of your gastrointestinal system declines which leads to deficiencies in key nutrients in your blood.

Research has shown celiac disease, while manifested in the gastrointestinal system, affects several important body functions.

Symptoms often include gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory, or skin disorders.

Those with non-celiac gluten intolerance also suffer from similar symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort which can reduce their quality of life.

In the process of fighting the gluten, the antibodies also attack the villi of the small intestine, creating all sorts of gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal symptoms and discomfort.

Unfortunately, for many who are sensitive to xanthan gum, eating just a little can bring about gastrointestinal symptoms that persist for days.

This diet can also eliminate some of the gastrointestinal symptoms seen in children with autism.

Gastrointestinal issues are more prevalent in children with autism than in the general population, making diet adaptations necessary.

The diet for autistic children was developed in response to the discovery that many people with autism have gastrointestinal issues.

In fact, the number of people with autism and gastrointestinal problems is growing.

A University of California Davis Health System study discovered that a larger percentage of children with autism born after 1990 had gastrointestinal issues than autistic children born in the 1980's.

Many trial GFCF diets have shown that once gastrointestinal problems are managed, autism behavioral symptoms can improve in some individuals.

Since affected people cannot properly digest gluten and casein foods, the food causes indigestion and gastrointestinal issues.

It points to a possible connection between gastrointestinal health and autism.

Autism communities all over the world took notice when Dr. Andrew Wakefield, published a study of children afflicted with both autism and gastrointestinal problems in The Lancet, a British medical journal.

Wakefield's study found that some children with autism also have a specific type of gastrointestinal ailment.

The viruses in the shot may lead to a chronic infection in the gastrointestinal system.

The impact of the viruses in the vaccine, the lowered immune system and chronic infection in the gastrointestinal tract could eventually lead to brain damage and cause autism.

Autism research organizations such as the Autism Research Institute have conducted research that suggests that a significant group of people with autism have gastrointestinal disorders and weak immune systems.

In the 1998 Lancet study, Dr. Wakefield studied a group of autistic children who also suffered from a gastrointestinal condition.

Wakefield's team of researchers studied autistic children with gastrointestinal problems whose autism symptoms suggested a possible link between autism and their MMR vaccination.

The study found that the combination of the three viruses may have negative effect on some children's immune system and cause chronic gastrointestinal infections, which could all ultimately lead to autism.

Detractors of the study pointed out that the study involved only 12 children, all of whom had preexisting gastrointestinal problems before receiving the MMR vaccine.

People with autism have the same life expectancy as the general public and while some health problems like gastrointestinal troubles and problems with the immune system may be present in many cases.

Wakefield studied a group of children with autism who also had gastrointestinal disorders.

The study's results suggested that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine played a role in the development of the gastrointestinal disorder and autism.

The live viruses in the vaccine may trigger chronic gastrointestinal infections.

The combination of the compromised immune system, chronic gastrointestinal infection and the exposure to toxic ingredients may damage the brain and lead to the development of autism.

A number of individuals with autism have food allergies and gastrointestinal problems.

Some people with autism have food allergies and gastrointestinal problems.

Some autism experts believe the food allergies and gastrointestinal problems experienced by some autistic people may be related to difficulties digesting gluten and casein.

Since the products are soy-based and contain a good amount of lactose, gastrointestinal side effects may be experienced.

You may have experienced gastrointestinal issues or muscle weakness from giving up carbs.

Whole grains will provide important sources of dietary fiber and alleviate any gastrointestinal complaints you may have experienced previously.

Bear in mind too that you may experience gastrointestinal issues from adding carbs again to your diet, depending upon your sensitivity.

A diet high in fiber can aid in the proper functioning of your gastrointestinal system.

If your diet is currently low in fiber, add additional fiber slowly in order to give your body time to adjust in order to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.

A caustic taste in the mouth is quickly followed by burning abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, with a feeble pulse and a cold clammy skin; the post-mortem appearances are those of acute gastrointestinal irritation.

This prolonged hypercalcaemia causes dystrophic calcification of the gastrointestinal tissues, the kidneys, lungs, blood vessels, and joints.

Amino acid chelates are extremely stable over the whole pH range found in the gastrointestinal tract.

The aim of this audit was to assess the implementation of a protocol for urgent cholecystectomy by a specialist upper gastrointestinal surgical team.

Citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - iron deficiency Nux vomica - stimulant of gastrointestinal tract, increase appetite.

Melt water on glaciers may contain mineral silt, which can cause gastrointestinal upsets.

Children who cannot or will not eat, or who are unable to absorb nutrients taken by mouth, may be fed intravenously (parenteral nutrition) or through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract (enteral nutrition).

The reason these food groups (and beverage groups) need to be avoided is that they either stimulate or irritate the bowels, leading to those unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms that IBS sufferers are so familiar with.

In larger doses colchicum or colchicine acts as a most violent gastrointestinal irritant, causing terrible pain, colic,vomiting, diarrhoea, haemorrhage from the bowel, thirst and ultimately death from collapse.