Digestive Disorders (Problems) Flashcards
When does diarrhea occur?
the digestive processes food too quickly resulting in a watery stool
What are the causes of diarrhea?
Bacterial, parasitic, and viral infection
How to prevent diarrhea?
proper cooking and hand washing
How can you treat diarrhea?
high fibre diet, probiotics, appropriate medication, and constant rehydration
What condition is when the fecal material becomes dry, that it will be difficult to discharge?
constipation
What are the causes of constipation?
lack of fiber and water, eating too much meat and fats, and physical blockages
How can you treat constipation?
diet changes, tea, laxatives, and surgery
What is hepatitis?
an inflammation of the liver
What are the causes of hepatitis?
intake of too much alcohol and viral infection from contaminated food
What is the yellowing of the skin and eyes?
jaundice
What are the preventions for hepatitis?
avoid alcohol, contaminated foods, and blood to blood contact
What are gallstones?
crystals in the gallbladder made from cholesterol, bile, slats, and calcium
What are the causes of gallstones?
intake of too much cholesterol and fats
How can you prevent gallstones?
low-fat diet and surgical removal
What is GERD?
when the stomach acid splashes out of the stomach. a person with heartburn experiences a burning sensation from the abdominal area rising into the chest area
What causes GERD?
weakened lower esophageal sphincter
How to treat GERD?
diet changes, antacids, and surgery
What is peptic ulcer?
open sores in the esophagus/stomach/small intestine
What is peptic ulcer caused by?
heliobacter pyloti and too much aspirin
How can you prevent peptic ulcer?
antibiotics and stomach acid suppressants
What is appendicitis?
the inflammation of the appendix
What causes appendicitis?
expulsion of alot of feces, external truama, parasitic infection, and foreign bodies
Can appendicitis lead to death?
yes
How can you prevent appendicitis?
removal of the appendix
What are hemorrhoids?
enlarging and bleeding of rectal veins
What causes hemorrhoids?
hormonal imbalance, lack of fibre, exggerated straining when expelling feces, and sitting for too long
How can you prevent hemorrhoids?
hemorrhoids cream and increased fibre intake
