Digestive Problems And Treatments

Question 0

Flatus(intestinal gas)

Answer 0

Normal process which may be caused by bacteria that acts on partially digested foods. (Foods that humans cannot fully digest, rich in fiber, starches, sugars[beans, dairy and some vegetables])

Treatment-beano can offer some relief.

Question 1

Belching (burping)

Answer 1

Primarily caused by swallowed air, eating too fast, improperly fitted dentures, chewing gum.

Question 2

Heartburn

Answer 2

Cause by hydrochloric acid in the esophagus.

Treatment- lose weight, lower fat in diet, sit up for 2 hours after eating, eat small frequent meals.

Question 3

GERD

Answer 3

Painful persistent heartburn.

Question 4

Causes of GERD

Answer 4

Cigarette smoking or alcohol use. Overweight, pregnancy, chocolate, citrus, spicy foods, large high fat meal.

Question 5

Vomiting

Answer 5

Waves of peristalsis in reverse direction. Dehydration can occur. Dangerous in infants.

Question 6

Diarrhea

Answer 6

Usually cause b an infection in the intestine

Treatment- plenty of fluid and electrolyte replacement if severe.

Question 7

Constipation

Answer 7

Cause by inadequate hydration, inadequate fiber intake, ignoring urges to defecate, slow motility, medication, and or supplements, cod calcium/iron.

Treatment- eat plenty of dietary fiber, drink more fluids, regular physical activity.

Question 8

Hemorrhoids

Answer 8

Swollen veins of rectum or anus

Treatment- eat plenty of fiber and fluid.

Question 9

Ulcer

Answer 9

An erosion in underlying layers of cells in an area.

Treatment- small frequent meals, antibiotics, avoid caffeine/alcohol, avoids foods that agitate it, minimize aspirin use and refrain from smoking, sit up for 2 hours after eating., reduce excess weight.

Question 10

Food allergy

Answer 10

Allergic reaction to a food or hypersensitivity to a food caused by a reaction of the immune system

Question 11

Food intolerance

Answer 11

GI discomfort( gas, pain, diarrhea, constipation) caused by foods.

Question 12

Celiac disease

Answer 12

Genetic disorder. Unable to digest food found in wheat barley or rye

Requires a diet lacking in the above foods.

Question 13

Crohn’s disease

Answer 13

Inflammatory bowel disease (can affect anywhere between mouth and anus) possible cause is immune system reaction to a virus or bacteria.

Question 14

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 14

Chronic disease of colon. Symptoms are similar to Crohn’s disease

Question 15

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Answer 15

Abdominal cramps and bloating, either diarrhea or constipation.

Treatment- stress management, high fiber diet, fluids, avoid offending foods.