disorderes Flashcards
constipation
reduced bowel movement, small and difficult to eliminate
caused by inadequeate water intake and fiber
treat by drinking water and eating fiber-rich foods
heartburn
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
ulcer
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
ibs
inflammatory bowel disease
inflammation of the intestines
can cause malnutrition and weight loss, body is unable to absorb nutrients. diarrhea or constipation
cirrhosis
irreversible replacement of healthy liver tissue with non-functioning scar-tissue
jaundice, liver failure
diabetes
body is unable to use glucose for energy
symptoms hunger and fatigue, body feels that it hasn’t used the energy it needs