Sam MacMillan & Dom Cappola

IIs the inflammation in the digestive track (becomes red, swollen) IIt will affect ability to digest foods and nutrients TThere are two main types: CCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative colitis

CROHN’S DISEASEULCERATIVE COLITIS  Any part of the alimentary canal  Mainly intestines  Usually affects the terminal part of the small intestine and the anus  Does not affect any area outside the intestines  Located in the colon (colitis)

 Exact cause is unknown  Could be influenced by: Environment Diet Blood vessel abnormalities  Theories include Genetics, it does seem to run in families Immune system overreacting to a virus or bacterial infection

Diagnosis  A very difficult disease to diagnose  Physical Exam:  -visual examination (pains, aches…etc)  Colonoscopy:  -endoscope goes through the alimentary canal

Continued  Barium X-ray:  -swallow chemical  -while scientist observe through an X-ray whether or not there is inflammation or narrowing.  Blood Tests:  -detect anaemia  -least invasive  -test show C-reactive proteins

Symptoms  3 types: 1. Gastrointestinal—dealing with inner body parts, intestines or stomach 2. Systemic—systems and functioning of the body 3. Extra intestinal—outside of the body's organ’s

 Gastrointestinal:  Diarrhoea, abdominal pain  Vomiting  Exhaustion  Trouble swallowing Symptoms

 Systemic:  Occurs at a young age  Children are unable to grow due to malnutrition can’t absorb nutrients properly  Might develop fevers

Symptoms  Extra Intestinal:  Drastic Weight loss  Nausea  Constipation

Prevention/Treatment  No cure  However, you can alter the inflammation to keep them some what controlled: 1. Medication 2. Physical Changes 3. Surgery– only when there is a blockade in the intestine

Ulcerative Colitis

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis  The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown.  People with this condition have problems with the immune system  Stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms, but they do not cause ulcerative colitis.

Symptoms  Abdominal pain and cramping or abdominal sounds (gurgling etc.)  Rectal pain  Frequent or sporadic Diarrhea  Nausea and vomiting  Weight loss also may be a symptom

Diagnosis  Colonoscopy is often used to diagnose  Physical exam also used  Fairly easy to diagnose if symptoms are present

Treatment PPatient can be treated with anything from a change in diet to surgery FFor more severe cases medication is often prescribed IIf medication does not work surgery can be carried out

Video  A video recap of the inflammatory bowel disease:  wIjVSgY wIjVSgY

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