Section 13
Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System
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Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, usually caused by an infectious organism that is introduced into the abdominal cavity.
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Mumps
Mumps was a common childhood viral disease, but widespread vaccination has now made it rare in developed countries.
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, due to a lack of the enzyme lactase.
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
A peptic ulcer, also known as peptic ulcer disease, is an erosion in the wall of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.