Problems of the Digestive System ulcer: a hole or sore inside the stomach or small intestine often caused by H-Pylori bacteria Our stomachs are covered by mucus which protects the lining. heartburn: is when stomach acids move up the esophagus. We call it "heartburn" but it is from the esophagus which is behind the heart. Eating too much or irritating foods can cause heartburn. (Also called G.E.R.D)

Gallstones -Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder -These stones develop because cholesterol and pigments in the bile sometimes form hard particles Causes: -Genetics -Body weight -Decreased motility of the gallbladder -Diet Treatment: Surgery

Digestive Disorders Continued! Celiac- cannot tolerate the protein gluten (wheat, rye, and barley), and the immune system responds by damaging the villi in the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Constipation - too much water is removed from waste resulting in stools that are too hard and difficult to excrete (Increase fiber in diet and get enough fluids to prevent this ) Choking - food is trapped in windpipe (failure of epiglottis to close the airway when swallowening)

Lactose Intolerance Is the inability to digest a lot of lactose (sugar found in milk). Caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase

Salmonella Salmonella - Bacteria found on raw chicken and eggs...undercooked meat can cause salmonella poisening which can lead to death Ecoli - Bacteria that live in the intestinal tracks of animals and birds and is transmitted to humans when we eat food that is contaminated with animal feces.

Colitis Is a disease involving the inflammation of the colon or other parts of the large intestine. Chrons disease is a type of inflammatory colitis. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting mostly the small and large intestine. Occurs when the body’s immune system, attack your body’s own tissues

Appendicitis appendix becomes blocked with mucus causing the bacteria that usually lives in your appendix to become infected and then multiply resulting in inflammation.

Conditions of the digestive system! Pathology of Crohn's disease – YouTube Lactose Intolerance | Signs and Symptoms | Video | Veria Living - YouTube Lactose Intolerance | Signs and Symptoms | Video | Veria Living - YouTube Celiac Disease – YouTube