digestive disorders Flashcards
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GERD
painful persistent heartburn caused by -hiatal hernia -smoking -overweight -pregnancy -chocolate
hiatal hernia
upper part of the stomach lies above diaphragm.
stomach acids enter esophagus
Celiac disease (Sprue)
Genetic disorder
inability to consume gluten
immune cells respond & damage sm intestine
-poor nutrient absorbtion
no wheat, rye, and barley dietCrohns disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
affects GI tract
caused by immune reaction to virus or bact
symt- diarrhea, ab pain, rectal bleeding, fever anemia, weight loss
Crohns disease
children- delayed growth
Ulcerative colitis
Chronic disease of colon
inflammation and ulceration of mucosa, inner most lining
Diarrhea
Frequent passage of loose watery stool caused by -infection of GI tract -stress -food intolerance lead to -dehydration -loss of electrolytes -acidosis even death
Dysentery
Diarrhea that contains blood
more dangerous in children and elderly
Contipation
infrequent hard, small, difficult to pass stools
prevention
-fiber rich foods and fluids
-regular exercise
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
disorder that interferes with normal colon function
symtoms-
-abdominal cramps, bloating
-diarrhea or constipation
Cause BS
Stress, caffeine
large meals, chocolate,
alcohol, dairy, wheat
more common in women than men
Dental caries
Streptococcus mutans
- leading cause of tooth decay
- bacteria fed by sugar and starches in teeth
- eat away teeth surface
belching
burping
caused by swallowed air, eating too fast chewing gum
Peptic ulcer
caused by
helicobacter pylori
long use of non-steroidal anti inflamatory drugs (NSAIDS)
area of GI tract that have been damaged by HCl and pepsin
Vomiting
reflex is triggered when substances stimulate brain cells to signal “backwards” peristalsis
