Digestive System Disorders

Question 1

Appendicitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the appendix (Pain in RLQ, Treated by appendectomy)

Question 2

Cholecystitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gallbladder. Symptoms occur after eating fatty foods (Treatments shock waves to shatter gallstones, cholecystectomy)

Question 3

Cholelithiasis

Answer 3

Cholecystitis with gallstones

Question 4

Diverticulitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of the diverticula (Symptoms abdominal pain, swelling, fever, irregular bowel movements. Treatments include antibiotics possibly surgery)

Question 5

Cirrhosis

Answer 5

Chronic destruction of liver cells. Symptoms liver enlargement and large belly ascites

Question 6

Gastroenteritis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines. (Cause: Food poisoning or infection. Can be prevented by good handwashing)

Question 7

Gastritis

Answer 7

Is inflammation of only the stomach

Question 8

Hepatitis

Answer 8

Viral inflammation of the liver. Types: A, B, C.

Question 9

Hepatitis A

Answer 9

transmitted through food or water contaminated with feces of an infected person

Question 10

Hepatitis B

Answer 10

Transmitted by body fluids. More serious than A. Vaccine recommended for all health care workers

Question 11

Hepatitis C

Answer 11

Transmitted by body fluids by sharing contaminated needles. No vaccine

Question 12

Ulcer

Answer 12

Open sore in the lining of the digestive tract

Question 13

Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

Answer 13

Severe inflammation of the colon with ulcers and abscesses.

Question 14

Gingivitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the gums. (Symptoms bleeding gums)

Question 15

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Answer 15

Erosion of the esophageal lining by acid reflux, often due to a weakened lower esophageal sphincter

Question 16

Anorexia

Answer 16

Eating disorder where person has a psychological poor self image and does not eat enough food.

Question 17

Bulimia

Answer 17

A psychological eating disorder that causes a person to “Binge” eat. The binge eat and then fast or induce vomiting or take laxatives to get rid of what they just ate.

Question 18

Obesity

Answer 18

Causes by overeating and not exercising. High BMI

Question 19

Cleft Palate

Answer 19

Birth defect, occurs when the hard and soft palate of the roof of the mouth does not fully develop. (Corrected with surgery)

Question 20

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Answer 20

Affects mostly women, diarrhea,, constipation and abdominal cramps.

Question 21

Caries (Dental Cavities)

Answer 21

Having bad teeth and gums. This can cause pain and gum digestive problems from not being able to eat.

Question 22

Constipation

Answer 22

too much water being absorbed back into the body

Question 23

Diarrhea

Answer 23

not enough water is absorbed back into the body in the large intestine

Question 24

Jaundice

Answer 24

Liver disease, symptoms: yellow tint int he skin or eyes by excess bilirubin. Treated by increased fluid intake and fiber to help the liver.

Question 25

Heartburn

Answer 25

Acid reflux: can be very painful, burning sensation between the breast bones

Question 26

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Answer 26

Small abdominal incision allow for a camera to be inserted and surgery to be performed.