disorderes Flashcards

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constipation

A

reduced bowel movement, small and difficult to eliminate

caused by inadequeate water intake and fiber
treat by drinking water and eating fiber-rich foods

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heartburn

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cardiac sphincter malfunctioning causing chyme to come back up the esophagus

burning sensation in the chest area
can be caused by too little acid, treat with apple cider vinegar to aid your digestion

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ulcer

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bacteria attaches to wall of digestive tract that prevents formation of mucus. acid burns and causes a sore

symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite
treat with antibiotics to kill bacteria

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4
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ibs

inflammatory bowel disease

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inflammation of the intestines

can cause malnutrition and weight loss, body is unable to absorb nutrients. diarrhea or constipation

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cirrhosis

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irreversible replacement of healthy liver tissue with non-functioning scar-tissue

jaundice, liver failure

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diabetes

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body is unable to use glucose for energy

symptoms hunger and fatigue, body feels that it hasn’t used the energy it needs

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