Diseases & DisordersDigestive System

Biology 11Ms. Lowrie

Make a TableDisorder Description Cause Symptoms Treatment

Heartburn

Ulcer

Hiatus Hernia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Hemorrhoids

HeartburnStomach acid backs up into esophagus

Cause:Malfunction of sphincter at stomach top

Symptoms:Burning sensation in chest/throat

Treatment:Medication/antacids

Heartburn

UlcerOpen wound in stomach (or upper small

intestine)

Cause:Bacterial infection

Helicobacter pylori

Symptoms:Stomach pain

Treatment:Antibiotics

Hiatus HerniaPortion of upper stomach slips into chest

Cause:Large opening in diaphragm

Symptoms:Often asymptomaticHeartburn &/or pain

Treatment:Surgery

Hiatus Hernia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Chronic disruption of small & large intestine

function

Cause:UnknownTriggers:

Stress Certain foods, medication,

hormones

Symptoms:Intestinal gas/

bloating/cramps Constipation &/or

diarrheaTreatment:

Diet high in fibreMedication

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

HemorrhoidsVaricose veins in rectum/anus

Cause:Constipation &/or

diarrheaLow-fibre dietProlonged sitting

Symptoms:Bleeding from anusPain &/or itching

Treatment:Adding fibre to dietSurgeryCreamMedication

Hemorrhoids

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