disorders

• explain how coeliac disease can affect the digestive system

  excessive bloating as a reaction to the wheat in food and constipation as peristalsis slows down
• explain the cause of coeliac disease

  auto immune disease and reaction to gluten in food
• describe one symptom of coeliac disease

  coeliac disease leads to bloating this causes pain in abdomen which can lead to malnutrition as nutrients not absorbed effectively
• explain two ways endometriosis can prevent a women getting pregnant

  blocks the Fallopian tube so the egg cannot get to the uterus as the sperm does not reach the egg and tissue grows in the uterus so the egg cannot implant
• outline two effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

  breathlessness causing poor mobility and persistent cough as the airway is irritated trying to remove the mucus
• what are the symptoms of downs syndrome 


  mental disabilities and developmental delays for example learning difficulties and medical abnormalities of the heart
• other symptoms of downs syndrome

  flattened face, short height and small head
• what is the treatment for downs syndrome

  no treatment
• what is sickle cell disease

  a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin this blocks the blood flow to the body and can cause problems such as strokes and infections
• what is the treatment for sickle cell disease

  medication can relieve pain but there is no cure
• is sickle cell disease inherited

  yes
• what are the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease

  anaemia, swelling of hands and feet, delayed puberty and growth
• what is Huntington's


  a condition that stops parts of the brain from working and is caused by a faulty gene that gradually becomes more damaged
• what is the treatment for Huntington's 


  medicines, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy but there is no cure
• what are the signs and symptoms of Huntington's

  depression, memory lapses, mood swings, involuntary jerking, problems swallowing
• what is cystic fibrosis

  it is an inherited disorder that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system
• what is the treatment for cystic fibrosis

  medicines to treat and prevent lung problems but there is no cure
• what are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis

  chest infections, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath
• what is coronary heart disease

  it is caused by a build up of fatty substances in the blood vessels. can also be caused by smoking and drinking
• what are the symptoms of coronary heart disease

  chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in body
• what is the treatment for coronary heart disease

  lifestyle changes but there is no cure
• what is anaemia 


  a condition in which a person does not have enough red blood cells in their body
• what are the symptoms of anaemia

  tiredness, lack of energy, shortness of breath, pale skin
• how can anaemia be caused

  heavy periods
• what is the treatment for anaemia

  iron tablets, foods with high iron like red meat
• what is a stroke

  a condition when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. it can also be caused by blood clots or bleeding around the brain
• what are the symptoms of a stroke

  face dropped on one side, slurred speech
• what is the treatment for a stroke


  medications
• what are the symptoms for hypertension

  severe headaches, chest pain, dizziness
• what is the treatment for hypertension


  lifestyle changes such as cutting back on alcohol and medications
• what is asthma 


  a common lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. the airways become narrow and swell which can produce mucus
• what are the symptoms for asthma


  wheezing, breathlessness, tight chest
• what is the treatment for asthma


  inhaler and medication but no cure
• what is COPD


  a lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs
• what are the signs and symptoms of COPD


  shortness of breath, wheezing, tight chest
• what is the treatment for COPD

  lifestyle changes for example stop smoking and inhalers or medication
• what is pneumonia 


  an infection that inflames the lungs and fills with fluid which causes a phlegmy cough
• what are the symptoms of pneumonia

  chest pain when breathing or coughing, fatigue, fever, low body temp
• what is the treatment for pneumonia

  antibiotics
• what is osteoporosis


  a condition that weakens the bones making them more likely to break