Digestive Disorders. Crohn’s Disease Chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Most common in small/large intestine. Causes: –Possible hereditary link to autoimmune.

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Digestive Disorders

Crohn’s Disease Chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Most common in small/large intestine. Causes: –Possible hereditary link to autoimmune disease (25%). –Possible bacterial or viral infection.

Symptoms Abdominal pain. Intestinal bleeding. Diarrhea. Nausea & vomiting. Loss of appetite. Weight loss. Fever.

Diagnosis Barium x-ray. Colonoscopy. WATCH THIS!!!

Treatment No cure. Medication to control inflammation or associated problems. Avoidance of “trigger foods”. Removal of blocked segments. WATCH THIS!!!

Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Cancer of tissues lining stomach. Exact cause unknown Risk factors: –H. pylori infection. –Smoking. –Poor diet.

Symptoms Often non-specific –Nausea and vomiting. –Heartburn and indigestion. –Fatigue. –Stomach pain. –Feeling full after eating little.

Diagnosis Endoscopy & biopsy. CT scans. Barium Swallow X-ray.

Treatment Radiation therapy & chemotherapy –To shrink tumor. Gastrectomy –Partial or total removal. WATCH THIS!!!

Cirrhosis Scarring of the liver. Leads to loss of liver function. Caused by chronic damage to liver (e.g., hepatitis & alcoholism).

Symptoms Fatigue Loss of appetite. Easy bruising & bleeding. Nausea & vomiting. Fluid retention in abdominal region.

Diagnosis Blood tests. Liver Biopsy. CT or MRI scan. Ultrasound.

Treatment Damage cannot be reversed. Avoidance of alcohol. Liver transplant. WATCH THIS!!!