Disorder of the Digestive System

Question 1

What organ does heartburn effect

Answer 1

esophagus

Question 2

cause of heartburn

Answer 2

acid reflux into esophagus

Question 3

symptoms of heartburn

Answer 3

burning feeling in esophagus

Question 4

treatment for heartburn

Answer 4

antacids

Question 5

what organ does stomach ulcer effect

Answer 5

stomach

Question 6

cause for stomach ulcer

Answer 6

Helicobacter pylori cause loss of mucus layer therefore stomach acids cause damage to walls

Question 7

symptoms of stomach ulcer

Answer 7

pain/ burning feeling in stomach

Question 8

treatment for stomach ulcers

Answer 8

antacids or antibiotics

Question 9

what organ does crohns disease effect

Answer 9

small or large intestinal tract

Question 10

what causes crohns

Answer 10

Inflammation along the G.I. tract, mainly occurs along small intestine

Question 11

symptoms of crohns

Answer 11

Inability to absorb nutrients properly, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite.

Question 12

treatment for crohns

Answer 12

no cure, special diet, medication and surgery

Question 13

what organ does constipation effect

Answer 13

digestive tract

Question 14

cause for constipation

Answer 14

Irregular bowel movements caused by many medical conditions

Question 15

symptoms of constipation

Answer 15

abdominal discomfort, bloating

Question 16

treatment for constipation

Answer 16

laxative, high fiber foods such as bran and raw fruits and veggies, increase water intake

Question 17

what organ does ulcerative colitis effect

Answer 17

small and large intestine

Question 18

cause of ulcerative colitis

Answer 18

Inflammation starts at rectum and spreads backwards through the large intestine

Question 19

symptoms of ulcerative colitis

Answer 19

Inability to absorb water, which leads to chronic diarrhea

Question 20

treatment for ulcerative colitis

Answer 20

Special diet, Medication, surgery

Question 21

what organ does appendicitis effect

Answer 21

appendix

Question 22

what cause appendicitis

Answer 22

Food trapped in blind pouch of appendix becomes a breeding ground for bacteria that cause inflammation

Question 23

symptoms of appendicitis

Answer 23

Pain in lower right of abdomen

Question 24

treatment for appendicits

Answer 24

surgery to remove appendix

Question 25

what organ does cirrhosis effect

Answer 25

liver

Question 26

what causes cirrhosis

Answer 26

Chronic inflammation and scarring of liver caused by excessive alcohol

Question 27

symptoms of cirrhosis

Answer 27

Hinders blood flow through liver and decreases all metabolic processes
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss, fever, fatigue.

Question 28

Treatment for cirrhosis

Answer 28

No alcohol, diet changes, vitamins, steroids, liver transplant.

Question 29

what are Symptoms of Hepatitis

Answer 29

Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Jaundice
Fever

Question 30

treatments for the liver from alcohol effects

Answer 30

Abstinence
Dietary changes
Vitamins
Steroids

Question 31

what organ does gallstones effect

Answer 31

gallblader

Question 32

cause of gallstones

Answer 32

Bile crystals harden (precipitate) and form large crystals called gallstones

Question 33

symptoms of gallstones

Answer 33

Block bile duct, impairing fat digestion and causing pain

Question 34

treatment for gallstones

Answer 34

surgery and sonic blasting