Diarrhea Flashcards
Each day _ liters of water enters our small intestines
9
_ percent of water that enters small intestines is reabsorbed
90
Diarrhea occurs when there is too much
Water in small intestines
Diarrhea occurs when not enough
Water is absorbed in small intestines
Diarrhea causes
Dehydration
Drinking too much water may
Make severe dehydration worse
Because water may worsen severe diarrhea, it may require _ instead
Oral rehydration solution
Bout of diarrhea Can leave you with imbalance in
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals that include (3)
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Electrolyte minerals help regulate
Fluids in body
Electrolyte minerals facilitate
Proper functioning of cells
Rehydrate electrolytes with _ powders
Rehydration
Replenish electrolytes by drinking (2)
Milk
Coconut water
_ through contaminated food causes diarrhea C
Campylobacter bacteria
Contaminated food with _ causes diarrhea
E. Coli
E in e. Coli
Escherichia
Parasite called _ causes diarrhea from contaminated water
Giardiasis
Giardiasis contributes to
Gastritis
Spicy foods can
Irritate stomach lining
Why fatty fried foods cause or worst en diarrhea
Saturated and trans fat
_ hard for body to break down
Trans fat
Saturated Fat
High _ foods can cause diarrhea
FODMAP
FOD in FODMAP
Fermentable
Oligosaccharides
DM in FODMAP
Disaccharides
Monosaccharides
AP in FODMAP
And polyols
Garlic and onion contain carb called _
Fructan
Fructans hard to digest for people with
IBS
Garlic and onion also contain insoluble fiber which can
Make foods move through digestive system faster
Some _ can upset digestive system
Artificial sweeteners
_ bacteria naturally present in intestines to help with digestion
E. Coli
Certain _ strains of E. Coli from contaminated food/water may cause diarrhea
Toxin-producing
Villi absorbs _ as well as nutrients
Water
In villi _ conduct water away
Blood vessels
Strain of E. Coli in contaminated food produces a toxin called
Shiga
Shiga toxin damages
Lining of small intestine
(E. Coli) damage to lining interferes with normal _ leading to diarrhea
Reabsorption