B6 - Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What are gastric ulcers?
A
sores that develop on the lining of the stomach
2
Q
What are the causes of of ulcers?
A
- Bacterial infection
- Long term use of pain killers
- Inflammation
3
Q
What are the symptoms of Ulcers?
A
- burning pain in stomach
- indigestion
- heart burn
4
Q
What are the long term effects of Ulcers?
A
- weight loss
- nausea
- anxiety
- bloating
- creates a hole (perforation)
- obstruction of digestive system
5
Q
What is coeliac disease?
A
Where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten
6
Q
What are the causes of coeliac disease?
A
- auto immune disease
- family history
7
Q
What are the symptoms of coeliac disease?
A
- vomitting
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- bloating
8
Q
What are the long term effects of coeliac disease?
A
- fatigue
- vomitting
- anxiety
9
Q
What is Hepatitis?
A
Liver inflammation
10
Q
What causes Hepatitis A?
A
- poor hygiene
- contaminated food or water with hep A
- poor sanitation
11
Q
What causes hepatitis B?
A
- blood borne virus
- sexual contact
- shared needles
- mother to baby
12
Q
What causes hepatitis C?
A
- blood borne (needles)
- alcohol (excessive drinking)
13
Q
What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
A
- sickness because of toxin build up
- tiredness because of liver failure
- bloating
14
Q
What are the long term impacts of hepatitis?
A
- liver failure
- yellow eyes/skin (Jaundice)
- loss of appetite which can lead to weight loss
