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The document provides an extensive overview of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, specifically focusing on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It highlights cirrhosis, a condition characterized by the replacement of liver tissue with fibrosis and scar due to chronic injuries. Cirrhosis can result from various causes, including hepatitis, alcohol, and metabolic disorders like NAFLD. Symptoms include fatigue, GI bleeding, and jaundice, with diagnosis reliant on laboratory tests, imaging, and liver biopsy. Treatment may involve managing complications and liver transplantation in severe cases.<br /><br />Hepatitis B and C are major infectious diseases discussed. While Hepatitis C, a common bloodborne infection in the USA, can be cured with direct-acting antivirals, Hepatitis B has preventative vaccines and treatments that limit disease progression, though not curing it. The document addresses complications from hepatitis, including liver cancer risks.<br /><br />Gallbladder disorders such as gallstones and acute cholecystitis are explored, emphasizing symptoms like abdominal pain and management strategies including cholecystectomy and endoscopic procedures for stone removal.<br /><br />Pancreatic conditions covered include pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Acute and chronic pancreatitis often require supportive care, with chronic pancreatitis leading to long-term damage and necessitating enzyme replacement therapy. Pancreatic cancer, primarily adenocarcinoma, has a poor prognosis with limited treatment options, involving surgery and chemotherapy. Risk factors include family history, smoking, and chronic pancreatitis.<br /><br />Overall, the document underscores the importance of early detection and management in improving outcomes for these gastrointestinal diseases, stressing the role of lifestyle modifications, medical therapies, and in some cases, surgical interventions.

Keywords

gastrointestinal diseases

cirrhosis

hepatitis

gallbladder disorders

pancreatitis

liver transplantation

direct-acting antivirals

cholecystectomy

pancreatic cancer

early detection