The bile ducts located outside the liver.

Transmitted through genes from parents to offspring.38

An acute gastrointestinal infection caused by food that contains harmful bacteria or toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and chills.

An abnormal passage between two organs, or between an organ and the outside of the body, caused when damaged tissues come into contact and join together while healing.

Liver failure that occurs suddenly in a previously healthy person. The most common causes of FHF are acute hepatitis, acetaminophen overdose, and liver damage from prescription drugs.

A buildup of galactose in the blood caused by the lack of one of the enzymes needed to break down galactose.

Disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome that are of unknown cause. Symptoms such as gas, pain, constipation, and diarrhea come back repeatedly but without signs of disease or damage. Emotional stress can trigger symptoms. Also… 

A type of sugar in milk products and sugar beets. The body also makes galactose.

A mold or yeast such as Candida that may cause infection.

A condition in which many polyps form throughout the digestive tract. Because these polyps are likely to become cancerous, the colon and rectum are often removed to prevent colorectal cancer.