Unit 4: LO3 Digestive Malfunctions

Question 1

Name three digestive malfunctions

Answer 1

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Coeliac Disease
Gallstones

Question 2

What are the symptoms and causes of IBS?

Answer 2

S - cramps, bloating, constipation

C - no known cause but poor mental health, genes and change in gut bacteria may trigger it

Question 3

What are the symptoms and causes of Coeliac disease?

Answer 3

S - abdominal pain, malnutrition, bloating
C - genes (potentially) causes antibodies to attack gluten in the s. intestines, makes absorption difficult and villi inflamed - destroys intestinal lining

Question 4

What are the symptoms and causes of gallstones?

Answer 4

S - abdominal pain, inflammation, jaundice

C - imbalance of cholesterol in bile causes it to crystallise and forms solid waste, blocks gallbladder and bile duct

Question 5

Monitoring, treatment and care needs for IBS

Answer 5

M - GP check ups, food diary
T - avoiding trigger foods, exercise, medication
CN - dietary advice, probiotics, managing stress

Question 6

Monitoring, treatment and care needs for Coeliac disease

Answer 6

M - endoscopy
T - avoiding gluten, painkillers, skin rash medication
CN - dietary advice

Question 7

Monitoring, treatment and care needs of gallstones

Answer 7

M - ultrasounds
T - lithotripsy
CN - painkillers, dietary advice