1. Aim: How can the digestive system malfunction?

2. Types
Heartburn
Ulcers
Diarrhea
Constipation
Appendicitis
Gallstones

3. Heartburn
Acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus (esophageal reflux)
Treatment: Antacids

4. 3

5. Ulcer Lining of the digestive tract becomes irritated and erodes.
Caused by: H. pylori bacteria, stress, smoking, and some medications.
Treatment: change diet, acid reducing drugs, antibiotics

7. Constipation
Feces egested infrequently and with difficulty.
Too much water is removed by the L.I.
Treatment: medication and fiber.

8. Diarrhea Feces are watery and frequent Can cause dehydration
Not enough water is absorbed by the L.I.
Treatment: Medications

9. 2

10. Appendicitis Appendix becomes inflamed due to infection
Treatment: surgery & antibiotics

11. Gallstones
Small deposits of cholesterol form hard stones that become trapped in the gallbladder
Treatment: removal of gallbladder or the stones.

12. Alcohol Hepatitis Liver Disease Fatty Liver Alcohol use reversible
Cirrhosis
Alcohol abuse
Scaring of liver
Not reversable
Hepatitis

13. Liver Disease Obstruction Gall stones trauma Liver cancer
Hepatitis/cirrhosis
metastasis
Hemochromatosis
Genetic
Excess iron
Symptoms:
Jaundice
Dark urine
Swelling
Pain