(1)Vomitting – When the contents
of upper GI tract (stomach and sometimes duodenum) are thrown out forcibly
through the mouth; due to certain irritants viz, unpleasant sights or
irritation of the stomach, etc, it is known as vomiting.
(2) Diarrhea – Infectious disease
of the GI tract resulting in loose, frequent bowel movements and dehydration
(loss of water). It occurs because of contaminated food or water by bacteria
(particularly E. coli), viruses or protozoan parasites.
(3) Jaundice is yellowish
colouration of skin and mucous membrane due to buildup of bile pigment,
bilirubin from the liver.
(4) Gall stones -If bile contains
insufficient bile salts or excessive cholesterol, the cholesterol crystallizes
in the form of gall stones.
(5)Appendicitis –is inflammation of the appendix.
(6) Constipation – There is difficulty in defecation because
of decreased motility (movement or contractions) of large intestine. The feces
become dry and hard because of excessive water absorption, it forces blood into
the rectal veins, also called as piles.
(7) Ulcers are lesions or wounds in the membrane of GI tract
exposed to acidic gastric juice.
(8) Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by
viruses, drugs, chemicals and alcohol.
(9) Hernia – Protrusion of all or part of an organ through a
membrane or cavity wall, usually the abdominal cavity.
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