Digestive Diseases Flashcards
Diverticulosis causes.
Bulging of colon pouches through wall weak points.
Cancer causes.
In controlled cell division making a tumour.
Diverticulitis
Bulging of colon Pouches through wall weak points. Inflammation of these pouches.
Peptic
Ulcer causes
Erosion of stomach lining
Increased production of stomach acid
Heliobacter pylori infection.
Long term use of NSAIDs.
Coeliac disease.
Sensitivity to protein gluten found in wheat, rye and barley.
Gluten modified by an enzyme causing an autoimmune reaction against large intestinal wall tissue.
Muscles a inflammation, villi flattening causes reduced surface area, lower digestive enzymes, reduction in absorbed products.
Colon bacteria activity increase as more undigested food reaches large intestine
Cancer symptoms.
Rapid weight loss
Bloody faeces
Bleeding and organ disruption.
Diverticulosis symptoms.
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Mild cramp
Bloating
Constipation.
Diverticulitis symptoms.
Serious abdominal pain
Cramp constipation
If untreated, bleeding and perforation of colon wall
Peptic ulcer symptoms.
Stomach pain made worse by eating.
Weight loss
Nausea and vomiting.
Coeliac disease symptoms.
Lethargy
Weight loss
Cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy - prevents multiplication and kills Tumour cell.
Radiotherapy - damage DNA of tumour cells slowing growth.
Surgery - removal of primary tumours.
Diverticulosis treatment.
Mild pain relief
High fibre diet
Avoiding processed food
Diverticulitis treatment.
Mild pain relief
Hugh fibre diet
Avoiding processed foods
Antibiotics.
Peptic ulcer treatment.
Antibiotics to clear h.pylori infection.
Drugs to reduce stomach acid production
Drugs to protect stomach lining.
Coeliac disease treatment.
Life long gluten free diet
