Common Diseases of the Digestive system

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      1. It is Commonly called 'severe heart burn or a burning pain in your chest.
      Gerd
      1. Treatment/ Prevention of (GERD)
      • Avoid Eating chocolates, spicy foods, alcoholic drinks, coffee, and fatty foods.
      • inflammation of the stomach caused by too much intake of alcoholic drinks, coffee, or any acidic drinks, stress, smoking cigarettes and to much intake of anti- inflammatory drugs
      Gastritis
    • Treatment or Prevention Of Gastritis?
      Changing one's lifestyle or if it is caused by an infection , Taking antibiotics which, your doctor prescribed
    • it is painful sores that develop in the lining of stomach or small intestine. It is caused by the bacteria H.pylori and also too much intake of acidic
      Peptic Ulcer
    • Treatment/prevention Of Peptic Ulcer?
      Taking antibiotics and practicing healthy lifestyle can be a treatment of this disease. Doing some exercise can help too.
      • it is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large intestine, It is very common to adults. The signs and symptoms of this disease are the following: fatigue, unexplained weight loss, blood in your stool, constipation, abdominal discomfort such as cramps, and vomiting. It is the third common cancer in the Philippines.
      Colon Caner
    • Treatment/prevention of Colon cancer
      treated by
      undergoing a process of surgeries radiotherapy and
      chemotherapy. In order to prevent the occurrence of this disease, practicing a healthy lifestyle, well-balance food intake.
    • This disorder is caused by infection of bacteria that came from the food we eat or allergies from certain food.
      Diarrhea
    • Treatment/prevention Of diarrhea
      rehydration or drinking plenty of water/energy drinks that is rich in rehydration salts) is highly recommended
      to avoid dehydration.
      Consulting a doctor is a must too for better and prescribe medication
    • this disorder is characterized by
      infrequent bowel
      movement. This results from a blockage in the large intestine or sometimes it is due to lack of fiber or water in our body.
      Constipation
    • Treatment/prevention of Constipation
      eating Food that is Rich In Fiber such as apple banana and avocads.
    • this is the inability of the body to digest sugar . It is caused of the lack of the enzyme lactase which is needed to digest lactose. Drinking milk, eating yogurt, or taking any dairy products may lead to bloating, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea.
      Lactose intolerance
    • Treatment/prevention of Lactose intolerance
      By taking Lactase supplements before eating food that contains lactose
    • It is a abnormal accumulation of fat in the Body it consumes more calories than it burns
      obesity
    • Treatment/prevention Of Obesity
      eating a balanced diet or regular exercise healthy weight loss and practicing a healthy life style