digestive system malfunctions Flashcards
causes of irritable bowel syndrome
no exact cause known
related to an increased sensitivity of the gut
problems digesting food
symptoms of IBS
stomach pain
constipation
diarrhoea
bloating/swelling
urgent need for toilet
passing mucus from anus
treatments for IBS
avoid foods that trigger symptoms
alter amount of fibre in diet
exercise regularly
reduce stress levels
medication
monitoring of IBS
seek advice from GP
medical treatments might be necessary
symptoms of coeliac disease
eating foods containing gluten
diarrhoea
abdominal pain
constipation
fatigue
causes of coeliac disease
autoimmune condition
immune system mistakes substances inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks
treatment of coeliac disease
no cure for coeliac disease
gluten free diet can help control symptoms
causes of gallstones
develop due to an imbalance in the chemical make-up of bile
who’s more at risk
overweight/ obese
female
40 or older
symptoms of gallstones
abdominal pain
complications like jaundice
treatment for gallstones
keyhole surgery - removes gallbladder
changing diet
losing weight
reducing cholesterol in body
