Homeostatic Digestive Imbalances

Question 0

Caries

Answer 0

Tooth decay “cavity”

Question 1

Leukoplakia

Answer 1

White patches in mouth, may lead to cancer

Question 2

Gingivitis

Answer 2

Inflammation/infection of the gums

Question 3

Gastritis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 4

GERD

Answer 4

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 5

Anorexia

Answer 5

Chronic loss of appetite

Question 6

Emesis

Answer 6

Vomit

Question 7

Ulcer

Answer 7

Open wound or sore in the digestive tract, common sites: stomach & duodenum

Question 8

Gastroenteritis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the liver; jaundice

Question 9

Cirrhosis

Answer 9

Damaged liver tissue is replaced with fatty tissue; liver is ineffective

Question 10

Diarrhea

Answer 10

Intestinal contents move too quickly through the bowel, thus water is not absorbed

Question 11

Constipation

Answer 11

Results from decrease in intestinal motility; if passage of feces takes longer than 5 days feces becomes more solid

Question 12

Colitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of large intestine, causes: diarrhea, cramping, constipation

Question 13

Flatulence

Answer 13

Presence of air or other gases in the gastrointestinal tract

Question 14

Appendicitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the appendix