digestive system malfunctions

Question 1

causes of irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 1

no exact cause known

related to an increased sensitivity of the gut
problems digesting food

Question 2

symptoms of IBS

Answer 2

stomach pain
constipation
diarrhoea
bloating/swelling
urgent need for toilet
passing mucus from anus

Question 3

treatments for IBS

Answer 3

avoid foods that trigger symptoms
alter amount of fibre in diet
exercise regularly
reduce stress levels
medication

Question 4

monitoring of IBS

Answer 4

seek advice from GP
medical treatments might be necessary

Question 5

symptoms of coeliac disease

Answer 5

eating foods containing gluten
diarrhoea
abdominal pain
constipation
fatigue

Question 6

causes of coeliac disease

Answer 6

autoimmune condition
immune system mistakes substances inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks

Question 7

treatment of coeliac disease

Answer 7

no cure for coeliac disease
gluten free diet can help control symptoms

Question 8

causes of gallstones

Answer 8

develop due to an imbalance in the chemical make-up of bile

Question 9

who’s more at risk

Answer 9

overweight/ obese
female
40 or older

Question 10

symptoms of gallstones

Answer 10

abdominal pain
complications like jaundice

Question 11

treatment for gallstones

Answer 11

keyhole surgery - removes gallbladder
changing diet
losing weight
reducing cholesterol in body