digestive disorders Flashcards

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ulcers

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lesion/sore along surface of organ
CAUSES: acid resistant bacteria attach themselves to digestive tract wall
TREATMENT: medication- antibiotics, lifestyle changes- diet, surgery
SYMPTOMS: abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting

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cirrhosis

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irreversible replacement of healthy liver tissue with non functioning scar tissue
CAUSES: chronic alcoholism and hepatitis C
TREATMENTS: liver can heal itself, or liver transplant

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gallstones

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small, hard masses that form in gall bladder
CAUSES: made of cholesterol that grows (fat-like substance)
TREATMENTS: medication, ultrasound shock, surgery

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colon cancer

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  • solid cancerous growth that begins on inner surface of colon
  • develops from mushroom like growth that may take years to become cancerous
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constipation

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  • inadequate water intake, poor diet, lack of physical activity
    TREATMENTS: increasing fibre intake
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crohns disease

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  • linked to problems with immune system
  • patchy areas of inflammation
  • poor muscle development, thinner bones
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diabetes

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develops when theres not enough insulin, w/o insulin, glucose can’t get into cells
TYPE 1: no longer produce insulin
TYPE 2: body doesn’t make enough insulin
GESTATIONALS: occurs during pregnancy due to pregnancy hormones

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hypoglycemia

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  • low blood sugar levels commonly in adults
  • can be treated quickly and easily
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indigestion

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pain/discomfort in upper abdomen

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jaundice

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built up of bilirubin in blood stream, causes yellowish skin
- occurs when too many RBC are dying or breaking down and going to the liver

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diarrhea

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loose and watery stool

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