1. THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
At the clinic
again…

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

3. 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.

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

5. DISORDERS OF THE SYSTEM
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISORDERS OF THE SYSTEM

6. ENDOSCOPY Gastroscopy vs. Colonoscopy

7. 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.

8. IBD, Crohn’s, Colitis

9. 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)

10. 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.

11. 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

12. More GI Tract Disease/Disorders
Peptic ulcer disease reminder

14. 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