diseases

• diseases is disorder of structure by a distinct group
• deficiency is lack/shortage
• disorder is disruption in systematic functioning
• Diarrhea(kalibanga)- excessive loss of water, ions, and gastric mucus

  cause: water absorption of colon is less; coffee, alcohol, lactose intolerance, medicines, specific sugars, supplements

  effect: weakness and dehydration

  treatment: proper hydration and no prescription medicines
• Constipation(Pagtubol)- stool becomes hard and compact

  cause: colon reabsorbs too much water, low fiber level, poor bowel habits, hormonal disorders

  prevention: proper hydration, enough fiber intake
• Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver

  cause: excessive consumption of alcohol or by viral infection

  effect: nausea, fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, Jaundice

  treatment: antiviral medications
• Gallstones- stones form in the gallbladder

  cause: too much cholesterol, bile salts, and calcium in gallbladder

  effect: pain, irritation of gallbladder wall, blockage, jaundice

  treatment: peeing, surgery, etc.
• Peptic ulcer is an open sore in digestive system

  areas: esophagus, stomach, or duodenum in the small intestine

  cause: helicobacter pylori bacteria

  treatment: anti-bacterial medication
• Hemorrhoids/piles is the inflammation of rectal veins

  cause: straining in elimination

  treatment: taking pain relievers, Sitz baths, high-fiber foods, topical treatments, and even surgeries
• Appendicitis is the enlargement of appendix leading to build up and infection

  cause: obstruction or parasitic infection

  treatment: removal or surgery of affected part