1. Digestive Disorders “When Digestion Goes Wrong”

2. Ulcers A hole in your digestive tract Happen in stomach or small intestine (duodenum) Mucous lining eaten away and hole forms Acidic environment = pain Symptoms include: abdominal pain, blood in stool or vomit

3. Diabetes Pancreas stops creating the hormone that keeps blood sugar in normal range (insulin) High blood sugar: dehydration, brain damage, tissue damage in eyes, feet Low blood sugar: fatigue, dizziness, loss of consciousness, coma Can be regulated by insulin shots and diet 13% of adults – 40% don’t know

4. Crohn’s Disease Inflammatory bowel disease Diarrhea, fever, weight loss Immune system attacks your own organs No cure, only remission

5. Indigestion “Heartburn” Acid reflux / acid coming up from your stomach into the esophagus Can be caused by: diet, laying down too soon after eating certain things, certain medical conditions (like ulcers) Can be treated by medication (ex: pepto bismol) or change in diet

6. Anorexia/ Bulemia (Eating Disorders) Anorexia – refusal to maintain healthy weight Bulimia – binging and then compensating Purging can ruin esophagus, mouth, gag reflex Low weight/fluctuation can stunt growth, stop periods (f), ruin skin, shut down liver, kidney, heart, cause weakness, death 90% are female and 15-19 Think they’re fat no matter what

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