Digestive System Digestive System Digestive System Mouth Salivary

Digestive System

Digestive System

Digestive System Mouth Salivary glands Liver Pharynx Gallbladder Esophagus Pancreas Stomach Small Intestine Large Intestine Rectum Anus Appendix Accessory Digestive Organs:

Indigestion Cause : eating too much or drinking too much , taking pills on an empty stomach Complications : eating less , uncomfortable , missing school / work because of discomfort Signs and Symptoms : bloated abdominal discomfort , feeling full quickly Interesting Facts : affects about 1 in 4 people in the US each year Treatment : Over the counter antacids , proton pump inhbitors

Vomiting Cause: can have many causes due to underlying disease. But also hangover, pregnancy, overeating, or motion sickness S/S: Nausea, stomach cramps, Abdominal cramps and pain Treatment: Clear liquids, no solid food, eat crackers or something with protein Complications: dehydration, rapid pulse, dry lips and mouth, tear the lining of esophagus Interesting fact: It may taste nasty but it help your body release toxins

Diarrhea Cause: viral gastroenteritis is a common cause of acute diarrhea Signs/Symptoms: loose, watery stools, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating Treatment: antibiotics or most clear on their own Complications: fluid loss with dehydration, electrolyte loss, and even vascular collapse Interesting Facts: people with diarrhea caused by certain infection can lose up to 20 liters of fluids per day

Constipation Cause: Dehydration, lack of dietary fiber. Absorption of too little water in the colon Complications: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fecal impaction. Rectal bleeding. Signs & symptoms: passing fewer than 3 stools a week, having lumpy stool, straining, feeling a blockage. Stomach aches and cramps, nauseous, and loss of appetite 1/5 people say they suffered from constipation. Risk factors may include depression or an eating disorder. Treatment: drink water, eat fiber, exercise, laxative.

Food Poisoning Cause- eating contaminated food with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins Sign & Symptoms- Feeling faint, seeing stars, nausea, fever Treatment- rest as much as possible, eat when you feel up to it, avoid alcohol, caffeine, fizzy drinks, spicy and fatty foods Complications- dehydration, diarrhea, and vomiting Interesting Fact- signs & symptoms last up to 7 days

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cause: peptic ulcer, esophageal varices, esophagitis, diverticular disease, tumors, hemorrhoids, colon polyps. , anal fissures, proctitis. s/s: could be obvious or hidden. Vomit blood, black tarry stool, rectal bleeding, lightheadness, difficulty breathing, fainting, chest pain, and abdominal pain. Treatment: it usually stops on its own, if not you should be given some tests and/or medicine. Complications: shock, anemia, or death. Interesting fact: about 100, 000 people in the U. S. go to the hospital for upper GI bleeding every year.

Ulcers Cause: Bacterial infection caused by Helicobacter-pylori or excessive use of pain relievers Signs & Symptons: Bloating, heartburn, burning upper abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Treatment: Antibiotics to help kill infections and Proton Pump Inhibitors to help reduce stomach acid Complications: Perforation, Internal bleeding, scar tissue Interesting Facts: Can last several months or years

Appendicitis Cause: Blocking in the lining of the appendix, causes infection Signs and Symptoms: Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Pain in the mid or lower right part of the abdomen Treatment: Surgery. Appendectomy, Laparotomy, and Laparoscopic. Medication. Antibiotics and penicillin. fasting Complications: A ruptured appendix and a pocket of pus that forms in the abdomen Interesting Fact: About 7% of Americans will get appendicitis their lifetime.