Digestive System Disorders by Ashley Benton https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg Made with hard work en-us 2017-10-31 12:11:50 UTC 2017-10-31 13:38:10 UTC hello@padlet.com GERD asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202088162 GERD is a  digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
Symptoms-burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.
Treatment-antacid, raise head of your bed, and dietary modification.
]]> 2017-10-31 12:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202088162 Gastroenteritis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202091266 Gastroenteritis is a intestinal infection known as the stomach flu.
Symptoms-Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Treatment-rest and re-hydration.
 ]]> 2017-10-31 12:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202091266 Ulcer asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202092646 An ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
Symptoms-upper abdominal pain, indigestion, and heartburn
Treatment-antibiotics and medication to decrease stomach acid.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202092646 Hepatitis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202094117 Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
Symptoms-hep a:fatigue abdominal pain,nausea, and fever
hep b: yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain, and dark urine
Treatment-hep a: clears up on its own in one to two months but rest and adequate hydration can help.
Hep b:medication and often a liver transplant may need to occur.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202094117 Appendicitis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202096669 Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.
Symptoms-pain near the belly button that moves up the right side, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills.
Treatment-surgery to remove it and antibiotics.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202096669 Cirrhosis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202098096 Cirrhosis is liver damage from a variety of causes which leads to scarring and liver failure.
Symptoms-fatigue, weakness, weight loss, jaundice and swelling.
Treatment-low sodium, no alcohol and a liver transplant may be needed.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202098096 Cholecystitis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202101426 Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder.
Symptoms-pain in upper right belly, bloating, nausea, and fever.
Treatment-fasting from food or drinks, surgical removal, iv fluids, and hospital stay.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202101426 Pancreatitis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202103008 Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas.
Symptoms-upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating and sweating.
Treatment-iv fluids, low fat diet, clear liquid diet and cholecystectomy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL-NilzVoSU]]> 2017-10-31 12:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202103008 Diverticulitis asben842 https://padlet.com/asben842/tshx2va3r6pg/wish/202104302 Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches in the digestive tract.
Symptoms-abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and a change in bowel habits.
Treatment-rest, liquid or low fiber diet, antibiotics, and iv fluids.

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