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Symptoms and Disease Conditions: Terms Meaning
Symptoms and Disease Conditions: Terms Meaning
Terms Alcoholism Anorexia Appendicitis Belch Cholecystitis Cholelithiasis Cirrhosis Clay-colored stool Colic Constipation Diarrhea Diverticulum Dyspepsia Dysphagia Emesis Flatulence/ flatus gastritis Gastroenteritis Hematemesis Hematochezia Hepatitis Hernia Hiatal hernia Hypokalemia Icterus Ileus Melena Pancreatitis Polyp Reflux Thrush Meaning Chronic, excessive drinking of alcohol Diminished appetite Inflammation of the appendix Burp Inflammation of the gallbladder Stones in the gallbladder Progressive liver disease No color to the stools Spasmodic abdominal pain and cramps Infrequent hard, dry stool Frequent watery or non formed stool Pouch in the intestine Indigestion Difficulty swallowing Vomiting Excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract Inflammation of the stomach Inflammation of the stomach and intestine Vomiting blood Bloody stools Inflammation of the liver Protrusion of an organ Protrusion of the part of the stomach, through the diaphragm Decrease potassium in the blood Jaundice, yellowish color to the skin or eyes Bowel obstruction Dark, tarry stool Inflammation of the pancreas Projecting tissue mass Backward flow Fungal or yeast infection of mouth tissue, frequently occurring after treatment with antibiotics Open sore
Ulcer
Laboratory test
Terms Alkaline phosphate Meaning An alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of theenzyme ALP in the blood.It is also done to Check for liver disease or damage to the liver Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It is produced in the pancreas and the glands that make saliva. When the pancreas is diseased or inflamed, amylase releases into the blood. Amylase may also be measured with a urine test. In adults and older children, bilirubin is measured to diagnose and/or monitor liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or gallstones. The purpose of blood lipid testing is to determine whether abnormally high or low concentrations of a specific lipid are present. A complete cholesterol test, referred to as a lipid panel or lipid profile, includes the measurement of four types of fats (lipids) in your blood: Total cholesterol. This is a sum of your blood's cholesterol content. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This is sometimes called the "good" cholesterol because it helps carry away LDL cholesterol, thus keeping arteries open and your blood flowing more freely. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol Triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood. High levels are also seen in overweight people, in those who eat too many sweets or drink too much alcohol, and in people with diabetes who have elevated blood sugar levels.
Amylase
Bilirubin
Calcium Test
A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys are working. If your kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, your BUN level rises. To check for problems with the parathyroid glands or kidneys, certain types of cancers and bone problems, or inflammation of
the pancreas (pancreatitis) and to see if your symptoms may be caused by a very low calcium level in the blood CBC( Complete Blood Test) A CBC helps your doctor check any symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising, you may have. A CBC also helps him or her diagnose conditions, such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders. the creatinine level in the blood will rise due to poor clearance of creatinine by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels of creatinine thus warn of possible malfunction or failure of the kidneys. It is used to identify an electrolyte or acid-base imbalance and to monitor the effect of treatment on a known imbalance that is affecting bodily organ function. The blood glucose test may be used to:
Creatinine test
Glucose test
Screen for both high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) and low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) Help diagnose diabetes Monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes
an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGOT is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. The blood SGOT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in heart muscle and liver and muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other tissues.
Radiology Procedures
Terms Barium Enema Cholangiogram cholecystogram Flat plate and upright of abdomen Purpose Documents presence of colon disease x-ray after IV injection of contrast agent that will outline the billary ductal system Gallbladder x-ray after administration of radiopaque substance Early step in evaluation for suspected blockage or perforation of intestine. (no contrast material or dye is used) Outlines the upper digestive tract for diseases such as ulcers, may include a barium swallow to exmine the esophagus and / or a small bowel followthrough examine the jejunu8m and ileum.