diet and lifestyle complications to digestive system

Question 1

what is the cause of constipation?

Answer 1

lack of roughage in the diet, lack of excersie or emotional problems

Question 2

what are the symptons of constipation?

Answer 2

pain or defecation become difficult

Question 3

describe constipation?

Answer 3

if the movements of the LI are reduced and the contents remain there for a long time, as water is absorbed the faeces become harder and drier.
defecation become difficult

Question 4

describe diarrhoea

Answer 4

characterised by frequent defecation in watery faeces.

Question 4

what is the cause of diarrhoea?

Answer 4

irritation of the small or large intestine, which increases peristalsis so that the contents of the intestine move through before there is adequate absorption of water.
irritation may be from-
- bacteria
- virus
-parasite
-cancer
-coeliac disease
- lactose intolerant

Question 5

describe bowl cancer

Answer 5

is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the wall of the large intestine

Question 6

causes of bowl cancer?

Answer 6

diet, high alcohol consumption and smoking, a diet high in red and processed meat and low in fibre may increase risk of cancer

Question 7

describe coeliac disease

Answer 7

unable to tolerate gluten, found in wheat, rye and barley.

Question 8

symptoms of coeliac disease?

Answer 8

muscle cramps
join pain or tingling in the legs may appear
vary in people

Question 9

treatment to coeliac disease?

Answer 9

none it is inherited

Question 10

cause of coeliac disease?

Answer 10

damage villi, nutrients cannot be absorbed and they become malnourished.