Digestive Problems And Treatments Flashcards

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Flatus(intestinal gas)

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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.

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Belching (burping)

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

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Heartburn

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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.

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GERD

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Painful persistent heartburn.

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Causes of GERD

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

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Vomiting

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

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Diarrhea

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Usually cause b an infection in the intestine

Treatment- plenty of fluid and electrolyte replacement if severe.

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Constipation

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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.

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Hemorrhoids

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Swollen veins of rectum or anus

Treatment- eat plenty of fiber and fluid.

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Ulcer

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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.

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Food allergy

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

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Food intolerance

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

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Celiac disease

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

Requires a diet lacking in the above foods.

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Crohn’s disease

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

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Ulcerative colitis

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

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Abdominal cramps and bloating, either diarrhea or constipation.

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