(ray-dee-AY-shun koh-LY-tis) Damage to the colon from radiation therapy.
(ray-dee-AY-shun en-tuh-RY-tis) Damage to the small intestine from radiation therapy.
(RAY-dee-oh-NOO-clyd skanz) Tests to find GI bleeding. Radioactive material is injected to highlight organs on a special camera. Also called scintigraphy (sihn-TIHG-ruh-fee).
(RAH-pid GAH-strik EM-tee-ying) See Dumping Syndrome.
(REK-tul muh-NAW-muh-tree) A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
(REK-tul PRO-laps) A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
(REK-tum) The lower end of the large intestine, leading to the anus.
(REE-fluks) A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
(REE-fluks uh-SAW-fuh-JY-tis) Irritation of the esophagus because stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
(REE-juh-nul en-tuh-RY-tis) See Crohn's Disease.
(ree-GUR-juh-TAY-shun) See Reflux. Retching. Dry vomiting.
(ROH-tuh-vy-rus) The most common cause of infectious diarrhea in the United States, especially in children under age 2.
(RUP-tchur) A break or tear in any organ or soft tissue.