DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Flashcards
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IBS is also known as ?
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
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.
IBS ( IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME )
A disease when acid from your stomach flows up into your esophagus and throat.
ACID REFLUX
What is the meaning of GERD?
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Is a chronic condition of acid reflux and can result in persistent heartburn.
GERD
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.
DIARRHEA
Are sores or lesions that form in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.
caused by stress, chronic intake, unhealthy lifestyle.
PEPTIC ULCER
Is when your stomach and intestines are irritated and inflamed.
can cause pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
GASTROENTERITIS
This disease is also called piles
HEMORRHOIDS
Are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum
HEMORRHOIDS
Is a problem with passing stool.
caused by lack of fiber, fluids and excercise.
CONSTIPATION
What are the two organs that get affected in peptic ulcer?
STOMACH & DUODENUM