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disease of digestive system
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Diarrhea
Frequent
watery fecal excretion
accompanied by
nausea
(dizziness/pagkahilo) and
vomiting
Diarrhea
May lead to
dehydration
and
general body weakening
especially among
infants
,
children
and
elderly people
Constipation
Irregular
or
infrequent
defecation characterized by
dry feces
or
stool
Disease of the digestive system
2007
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Characterized by
heartburn
or
chest pain
, a
burning sensation
felt behind the
breastbone
, also known as
acid reflux disease
Peptic Ulcer
Painful sores
in the
mucous membrane
that
line
the
stomach
and
duodenum
(
small intestine
)
Inflammatory Digestive Disorders
Swelling or inflammation and pain of digestive organs
Most common inflammatory digestive disorders
Gastritis
Appendicitis
Food Poisoning
Microbial foodborne infection
due to
toxic substance
released by certain
bacteria
or
viruses
Food Poisoning
Causes
Staphylococcus aureus
Causes
Salmonella
Proper Nutrition
Having a
balanced diet
Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise
regularly
Eat plenty of fiber rich foods
Avoid
/
quit smoking
Eat less fatty foods
Moderation
in Eating
Eat
less
acidic and spicy food
Take
less
salt and sugar
Drink
plenty
of water
Take
less
alcohol
Good Eating Habits
Learn proper stress management