Digestive System

2. Painful or difficulty swallowing.
3. Blood test that measures the different enzymes involved in liver functions and waste products.
7. A gastric or duodenal ulcer (open sore); usually created by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium.
10. Test used to detect hidden blood in the feces.
11. Release of gas from the stomach through the mouth; belching.
12. Inflammation of the pancreas.
16. Abnormal twisting of the intestine.
19. Visual examination of the stomach using a scope.
20. Inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacterial infection; occurs after rupture of an abdominal organ or trauma to the abdominal region.
21. Examination of body organs or cavities using a scope.
23. Method of using sound waves to generate an image of abdominal organs.
24. Autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers; increases risk for colon cancer.

1. A group of symptoms that includes diarrhea, bloating, cramping, and constipation associated with stress and tension.
2. A diet specially prescribed to treat a health condition.
4. The return of swallowed food from the stomach.
5. Blood test used to detect elevated levels of an enzyme common in pancreatic disorders.
6. Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, teeth, and surrounding bone.
8. Surgical treatment available for severe obesity.
9. Drugs that prevent or relive nausea and vomiting.
13. Difficult elimination of stools.
14. How waste is discharged from the body.
15. X-ray procedure that uses a fluoroscope to provide real-time moving images of the interior of the body; for example, to examine the swallowing mechanism.
17. Drug that stimulates bowel movements.
18. Group of drugs that block acid production in the stomach.
22. Visual examination of the colon using a scope.