DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

IBS is also known as ?

A

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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2
Q

In this disease, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the intestines.

A

IBS ( IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME )

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3
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A disease when acid from your stomach flows up into your esophagus and throat.

A

ACID REFLUX

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4
Q

What is the meaning of GERD?

A

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

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5
Q

Is a chronic condition of acid reflux and can result in persistent heartburn.

A

GERD

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6
Q

Is when your stools are loose and watery.

you may also need to go to the bathroom more often.

is a common probem, may last 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own.

A

DIARRHEA

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7
Q

Are sores or lesions that form in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.

caused by stress, chronic intake, unhealthy lifestyle.

A

PEPTIC ULCER

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8
Q

Is when your stomach and intestines are irritated and inflamed.

can cause pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

A

GASTROENTERITIS

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9
Q

This disease is also called piles

A

HEMORRHOIDS

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10
Q

Are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum

A

HEMORRHOIDS

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11
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Is a problem with passing stool.

caused by lack of fiber, fluids and excercise.

A

CONSTIPATION

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12
Q

What are the two organs that get affected in peptic ulcer?

A

STOMACH & DUODENUM

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