Digestive disorders preventions Flashcards
1
Q
Avoid alcohol and
spicy, fatty, or acidic
foods or beverages
that trigger heartburn
(a burning sensation in
the chest)
A
Gastroesophageal
Reflux (GERD)
2
Q
Avoid smoking, taking
large quantities of tea,
coffee, alcohol, and
some drugs
A
Peptic Ulcer
3
Q
Eat plenty of fruits and
vegetables, drink
plenty of water and
move your bowel
regularly
A
Constipation
4
Q
Eat plenty of fruits and
vegetables, drink
plenty of water and
move your bowel
regularly (the other one)
A
Colon Cancer
5
Q
Avoid eating foods
with a high saturated
fat content
A
Acute cholecystitis