THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM At the clinic again…

Mr. Ashe Heartburn *What is heartburn?? Esophagitis Esophageal ulcers

Appendicitis Appendicitis is caused by bacterial infection If untreated – bacteria proliferate and may cause the appendix to rupture This leads to contamination of abdominopelvic cavity = PERITONITIS which could be life-threatening.

problems drinking milk Lack of LACTASE enzyme (lactose intolerance) Lactase drops/ Lactaid/ etc.

DISORDERS OF THE SYSTEM THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS OF THE SYSTEM

ENDOSCOPY Gastroscopy vs. Colonoscopy

Appendicitis Appendicitis is caused by bacterial infection If untreated – bacteria proliferate and may cause the appendix to rupture This leads to contamination of abdominopelvic cavity = PERITONITIS which could be life-threatening.

IBD, Crohn’s, Colitis

Inflammatory or irritable bowel disease = IBD Ulcerative colitis is a type of IBD that usually affects only the mucosa of the large intestine (colon) and rectum Crohn's disease is a form of IBD that usually affects the intestines (could be from the mucosa through the serosa), and can occur anywhere from the oral cavity to the end of the rectum (anus)

Hernias A hernia is usually a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia. When repaired the muscle as well as the lining needs to be closed up.

Diverticulitis Diverticulosis  small herniations (diverticula) of the mucosa of the colon Diverticula may form when diet lacks bulk – so the colon narrows as contractions of circular muscles become more powerful; which increases pressure of colon walls Diverticulitis  diverticula (herniations of intestine/colon) become inflamed

More GI Tract Disease/Disorders Peptic ulcer disease reminder

Celiac Disease Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining (villi) of the small intestine This is due to a reaction to eating gluten - which is found in wheat, barley, and rye