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Digestive System Biology 11 Ms. Lowrie

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1 Digestive System Biology 11 Ms. Lowrie
Diseases & Disorders Digestive System Biology 11 Ms. Lowrie

2 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Make a Table Disorder Description Cause Symptoms Treatment Heartburn Ulcer Hiatus Hernia Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hemorrhoids

3 Heartburn Stomach acid backs up into esophagus Cause: Symptoms:
Malfunction of sphincter at stomach top Symptoms: Burning sensation in chest/throat Treatment: Medication/antacids

4 Heartburn

5 Ulcer Open wound in stomach (or upper small intestine) Cause:
Bacterial infection Helicobacter pylori Symptoms: Stomach pain Treatment: Antibiotics

6 Hiatus Hernia Portion of upper stomach slips into chest Cause:
Large opening in diaphragm Symptoms: Often asymptomatic Heartburn &/or pain Treatment: Surgery

7 Hiatus Hernia

8 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chronic disruption of small & large intestine function Cause: Unknown Triggers: Stress Certain foods, medication, hormones Symptoms: Intestinal gas/ bloating/cramps Constipation &/or diarrhea Treatment: Diet high in fibre Medication

9 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

10 Hemorrhoids Varicose veins in rectum/anus Cause: Symptoms: Treatment:
Constipation &/or diarrhea Low-fibre diet Prolonged sitting Symptoms: Bleeding from anus Pain &/or itching Treatment: Adding fibre to diet Surgery Cream Medication

11 Hemorrhoids

12 Any Questions???


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