digestive disorders

• duodenum- 1st section of small intestines
• Escherichia coli- uti, produces vitamin K and B, generates gases methane and hydrogen sulfide
• ulcer- erosion of the surface of the alimentary canal, excessive stomach acid
• helicobacter pylori- bacteria of ulcer
• heartburn- acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus
• gastroesophageal reflux disease- occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting ur mouth and stomach, also known as GERD
• food poisoning- bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins in food, onset of symptoms in 4 hrs to 28 days
• constipation- difficult to empty the large intestine, too much water is reabsorbed
• diarrhea- when things move quicky and not much water is absorbed
• appendicitis- inflammation of the appendix due to infection, blocked and swells in response
• gallstones- an acuumulation of hardened cholesterol and/or calcium deposits in the gallbladder
• jejunum and ileum- part of small intestine as to where absorption of water and nutrients occur
• parts of small intestine- duodenum, jejunum and ileum