Disorders of the digestive system Flashcards
Outline what digestive ulcers are, and it’s cause
Digestive are painful sores in the stomach lining and occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from their digestive juices is reduced or acid greatly increased
What are the symptoms of digestive ulcers?
Dull, pain in the stomach weight loss, not wanting to eat because of pain, nausea or vomiting ,bloating
How do you diagnose and monetise digestive ulcers?
Endoscopy camera technique, either orally, or anully
How do you treat digestive ulcers?
You can use medication to kill bacteria infection to reduce acid in stomach, avoiding Anti inflammatory medication which can also be occurs
Outline what hepatitis is, and it’s cause
This refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are possible causes of hepatitis, including autoimmune hepatitis or overdose
What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
Dog, urine and peel stall jaundice yellowing of skin and eyes flew like symptoms and tiredness loss of appetite and stomach. Pain UnExplained weight loss.
How do you test for hepatitis?
Blood test looking for virus, liver, ultrasound liver biopsy
How do you treat hepatitis?
You can use medication to keep virus under control, e.g. boost immune system system, extreme cases liver transplant
Outline what coeliac disease is, and its cause
Celia disease or immune system for an allergic reaction in the gut causes tiny villa to be damaged or completely destroyed. A gluten intolerance condition.
What are the symptoms of coeliac?
Pain, stomach cramps and bloating my nourished, feeling unwell after eating, gluten foods, tired and and lethargic
How do you diagnose and monitor cealiac disease?
Endoscopy camera, technique, and Villa biopsy
How do you treat coeliac disease?
Avoid food containing gluten
