digestive system disorders Flashcards
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peptic ulcer
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ulcer: sore along surface of organ
- caused by acid resistant bacteria attached to digestive tract wall
2
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inflammatory bowel disease
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- chronic disease, can only be treated not cured
- TREATMENTS: special diet, medication to reduce pain, surgery to remove affected part of colon
3
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crohns disease
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- affects alimentary canal
- linked to problems with immune system
- patchy areas of inflammation, poor muscle development, thinner bones
4
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ulcerative colities
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- affects colon/rectum
- continuous area of inflammation
SYMPTOMS: cramps, abdominal pain, bloody stools
5
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hepatitis
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- liver inflammation caused by virus
HEPATITIS A: drinking contaminated water
HEPATITIS B: sexual contact
HEPATITIS C: contact with infected blood
6
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cirrhosis
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- irreversible replacement of healthy liver tissue with non functioning scar tissue
- caused by chronic alcoholism and hepatitis C
TREATMENT: liver can heal itself, liver transplant
7
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diabetes
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- condition where body is unable to use glucose for energy
- CAUSES: develops when theres not enough insulin
- w/o insulin, glucose can’t get into cells
8
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type 1 diabetes
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insulin producing cells of pancreas are destroyed by immune system (no longer produce insulin)
9
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type 2 diabetes
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body doesn’t make enough insulin
10
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gestationals diabetes
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occurs during pregnancy due to pregnancy hormones
11
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gallstones
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- small, hard masses that form in gall bladder
CAUSES: made if cholesterol that grow
TREATMENTS: medicine, ultrasound shock, surgery
12
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heartburn and acid reflux
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- stomach acid is able to enter esophagus and irritates lining
- “burning/sensation”
13
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constipation
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- caused by inadequate water intake, lack of good nerve and muscle function in bowel, poor diet
TREATMENT: increase fibre intake
14
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colon cancer
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- solid cancerous growth begins on inner surface of colon
starts in large intestine or rectum - develops from mushroom like growths, takes years to become cancerous
