Disorders of the Digestive/Urinary System Flashcards
What doctor treats disorders of the digestive system?
gastroenterologist
What is a colonoscopy?
test to detect cancer in the colon
What is GERD?
gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), acid is hydrochloric acid
What is diarrhea/dysentery (c. diff)?
failure to reabsorb water in the large intestine leads to watery stool, dehydration can lead to death
What is gastroenteritis?
a generic name used to describe vomiting and diarrhea
What are causes of diarrhea/dysentery?
parasitic infection, bacterial infection, viruses, food allergy/intolerance
What is cholera?
cholera bacteria causes diarrhea, leads to massive loss of water & can be fatal
What causes cholera?
bacteria transmitted through unclean water sources and contaminated food
What is the microbiome?
the average human digestive tract homes 1,000 species of microorganisms, if something upsets the balance the bacteria can make you sick (c. diff)
What is hepatitis A?
caused by eating food or water infected with the virus
What is hepatitis B & C?
transmitted through body fluid (STI), can lead to long term chronic disease and liver failure
What is IBS?
muscles in the bowel may contract too forcefully or weakly, too slowly or too rapidly
What are hemorrhoids?
swollen veins in the anus/lower rectum, may result from straining during bowel movements
What is lactose intolerance?
inability to digest milk, can cause upset stomach
What is celiac disease?
when gluten is digested the immune system responds by damaging villi
