Lower Gi Medical Terms

Gastrointestinal (GI) Exams: Definition & Procedure

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An “upper GI test” examines your esophagus, stomach and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). A “lower GI test” examines the lower part of your small intestine (ileum) and your large intestine, including your colon and rectum. How should I …

Lower GI X-ray (Barium Enema) - Radiologyinfo.org

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A physician may order a lower GI examination to detect: benign tumors (such as polyps ). cancer. ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease).

Gastrointestinal Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment

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Lower GI Series | NIDDK

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A lower GI series is a procedure in which a doctor uses x-rays and a chalky liquid called barium …

Diverticulitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Symptoms, causes and treatment for a lower GI bleed

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The lower GI tract includes: most of the small intestine the large intestine, or colon the rectum the anus

Medical Terminology of the Gastrointestinal …

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The lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract includes the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory organs include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The …

Barium X-Rays (Upper and Lower GI) | Johns Hopkins …

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Barium X-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the GI tract, such as tumors, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, …

Lower GI Disorders - IFFGD

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Lower GI Disorders - IFFGD International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders Lower GI Disorders Examples of functional GI and motility disorders which affect the lower GI …

What Is It, Causes, Symptoms, Bleeding, …

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This bleeding typically originates from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small …