Diseases and Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what is chronic diarrhea?
A
loose, watery stool that persist for more than 4 weeks.
2
Q
what is the cause of chronic diarrhea?
A
either infection or non infection related:
- infection is related to parasite or bacteria
- non infection is related to pancreatic disorder, medicine, food intolerance, thyroid disorders, and hereditary disorders.
3
Q
symptoms of chronic diarrhea:
A
- loose watery stool
- abdominal cramps
- pain
- fever
- blood in stool
- mucus in stool
- nausea
4
Q
how is chronic diarrhea treated?
A
- antibiotics
- nutritional testing
- long term treatment
5
Q
what is a peptic ulcer?
A
sores lining the digestive system.
6
Q
what is the causes of peptic ulcers?
A
acid eats away the lining of the stomach.
7
Q
symptoms of peptic ulcers:
A
- burning pains
- bloating
- indigestion
- heartburn
- nausea
8
Q
how are peptic ulcers treated?
A
- anti acids
- liquid bandages
- reducing stress levels
- antibiotics
9
Q
what is chronic constipation?
A
delayed defication that last for a few weeks or longer.
10
Q
causes of chronic constipation:
A
- low fluid intake
- lack of fibers
- lack in exercise
- stress
- obstruction in colon
- neurological disorders
- chronic diseases
- pregnancy
11
Q
symptoms of chronic constipation:
A
- less than 3 stools a week
- hard and lumpy stool
- straining
- abdominal pains
- uncomfortableness
12
Q
how is chronic constipation treated?
A
- drinking plenty of fluids
- eating high fiber diets
- increasing exercise
- reducing stress
- laxatives
13
Q
what is Inflammatory bowel disease? (IBD)
A
chronic inflammation if the digestive tract.
14
Q
causes of IBD:
A
- stress
- diet
15
Q
symptoms of IBD:
A
- chronic diarrhea
- abdominal pains
- blood in stool
- weight loss
