Wheel of Diseases WKSHT Flashcards
Lack of lactase enzyme, poor digestion & absorption causes GI distress.
Lactose Intolerance
Genetic inability to tolerate gluten protein in diet causing GI damage.
Celiac Disease
Viral-caused liver inflammation from sex STI, needles, mother-to-baby
Hepatitis B
boner
Tight sphincter doesn’t allow bile & pancreatic secretion into duodenum
SOD
Esophageal lining replaced by intestine-like lining
Barrett’s esophagus
Vagus nerve is disrupted & stomach muscle doesn’t contract.
Gastroparesis
Pouches form on colon, weak areas bulging outwards
Diverticulosis
Impediment (obstruction) of flow of bile to duodenum & poor fat digestion.
Blocked bile duct
Inflammation of pancreas, and enzymes can damage organ itself.
Pancreatitis
- itis = inflammation
Autoimmunity damages GI tract, diarrhea, inflammation & pain.
Crohn’s disease
Sore or lesion in stomach wall often caused by Helicobacter pylori
Gastric Ulcers
Functional disorder of bowel due to nerve or muscle sensitivity.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Viral-caused liver inflammation due to fecal-oral route.
Hepatitis A
Ass
Acid reflux more than 2x/week leading to irritation & damage.
GERD
Stomach bypass surgery causes stomach to empty too quickly.
Dumping syndrome
