Disorder of the Digestive System Flashcards
What organ does heartburn effect
esophagus
cause of heartburn
acid reflux into esophagus
symptoms of heartburn
burning feeling in esophagus
treatment for heartburn
antacids
what organ does stomach ulcer effect
stomach
cause for stomach ulcer
Helicobacter pylori cause loss of mucus layer therefore stomach acids cause damage to walls
symptoms of stomach ulcer
pain/ burning feeling in stomach
treatment for stomach ulcers
antacids or antibiotics
what organ does crohns disease effect
small or large intestinal tract
what causes crohns
Inflammation along the G.I. tract, mainly occurs along small intestine
symptoms of crohns
Inability to absorb nutrients properly, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite.
treatment for crohns
no cure, special diet, medication and surgery
what organ does constipation effect
digestive tract
cause for constipation
Irregular bowel movements caused by many medical conditions
symptoms of constipation
abdominal discomfort, bloating
treatment for constipation
laxative, high fiber foods such as bran and raw fruits and veggies, increase water intake
what organ does ulcerative colitis effect
small and large intestine
cause of ulcerative colitis
Inflammation starts at rectum and spreads backwards through the large intestine
symptoms of ulcerative colitis
Inability to absorb water, which leads to chronic diarrhea
treatment for ulcerative colitis
Special diet, Medication, surgery
what organ does appendicitis effect
appendix
what cause appendicitis
Food trapped in blind pouch of appendix becomes a breeding ground for bacteria that cause inflammation
symptoms of appendicitis
Pain in lower right of abdomen
treatment for appendicits
surgery to remove appendix
what organ does cirrhosis effect
liver
what causes cirrhosis
Chronic inflammation and scarring of liver caused by excessive alcohol
symptoms of cirrhosis
Hinders blood flow through liver and decreases all metabolic processes
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss, fever, fatigue.
Treatment for cirrhosis
No alcohol, diet changes, vitamins, steroids, liver transplant.
what are Symptoms of Hepatitis
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Jaundice
Fever
treatments for the liver from alcohol effects
Abstinence
Dietary changes
Vitamins
Steroids
what organ does gallstones effect
gallblader
cause of gallstones
Bile crystals harden (precipitate) and form large crystals called gallstones
symptoms of gallstones
Block bile duct, impairing fat digestion and causing pain
treatment for gallstones
surgery and sonic blasting
