1. Constipation Caused when you can not pass solid waste out of rectum
Traveling
Not enough fiber
Not enough exercise
Not enough water
Prune juice, more water, fiber, exercise
Do not use laxatives unless prescribed

2. Diarrhea Is a symptom of a problem food poisoning,
bacterial infection-Salmonella or E-coli
virus- Norovirus
Loose watery stools
Frequent trips to the bathroom
Loss of fluids and electrolyte
Can cause dehydration and can be life threatening.
Gatorade, pedialyte, clear fluids
No fruit juice
BRAT diet-bananas, rice, apple sauce, tea
If it does not get better in 2 days, see DR.
Imodium AD

3. Salmonella

4. E coli

5. Norovirus

6. Appendicitis Abdominal pain lower right side
Stomach ache that gets worse
Fever
Vomit
Cannot stand on right foot
Surgery to remove appendix
Antibiotics
If not caught in time and appendix bursts, can cause death

8. Heart Burn and Indigestion
Burning in esophagus/ stomach ache
Caused by acid backing up from stomach
Caused by eating too much, wrong foods or too fast
Rest
Antacids
Take a walk

11. Stomach/Colon Cancer Tumor in the stomach or large intestine-colon
Older people tend to get this disease-can run in families or because of poor diet
Surgery for tumor
Chemo and radiation-early detection for successful treatment

13. Ulcers Caused when HCl burns a hole in stomach
Caused by bacteria H pylori
Can be caused by alcohol, smoking, and medicine such as aspirin
Cured with antibiotics and acid reducers
Not caused by stress

18. Gallstones Caused by stones that form in the gallbladder
Severe pain that mimics a heart attack
Diet related-people who eat foods high in fat can get them
Genetic
Bile and cholesterol build up to form stones
Surgery to remove the gall bladder
Stones may pass or not cause problems

20. Celiac Disease Allergic to gluten-which is found in wheat products
Create an immune response and inflammation of intestines occurs when you eat the gluten.
Can not eat anything with gluten
Avoid products with Gluten