Inflammatory Bowel Disease Disease where the bowel becomes inflamed. Usually refers to ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease. A common functional bowel disorder causing abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation. Jaundice Yellowing of the eyes and skin caused by accumulation of bilirubin because of liver disease. Jejunum Upper half of small bowel between duodenum and ileum.
Most food is absorbed here.
Lactose Intolerance Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea after milk products. Malabsorption Failure of the intestine to digest or absorb food stuffs leading to diarrhoea and malnutrition. The lining of the bowel. Mucus Slime produced in the gut which covers, protects and lubricates the mucosa. Oesophagitis Inflammation of the oesophagus.