lesson 15 common problems related to digestion

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Common Problems Related to DigestionLesson 15: Stomach and Intestine

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Why is the boy pressing his stomach?

What do you think are the possible causes why he has stomach ache?

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Today, with the help of Dr. Diges Chan, let’s find out what are some of the causes of stomach ache.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Are you suffering from heartburn? What about gastric pain?

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from ulcer or hyperacidity.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Ulcer or hyperacidity is a damaged on the lining of the stomach caused by not eating on time, too much intake of acidic drinks and food.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Treatment for ulcer or hyperacidity are the following: Eat regularly and

on time Avoid eating

acidic food Avoid drinking

liquor and acidic drinks

Eat a balanced diet

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Stomachache Watery feces

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from diarrhea.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Diarrhea is a disease caused by bacterial infection in the intestines. It is a frequent moving of the bowel with watery stool.

Treatment for diarrhea are the following: Drink plenty of

water and juices to prevent dehydration

Eat soft food during the onset of the ailment

Proper hygiene and proper handling of food prevents the disease

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Difficulty in bowel

movement (defecating)

Heaviness in the stomach

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from constipation.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Constipation is the difficulty of eliminating dry and hard stool or feces. It is cause by the lack of water and fiber in food taken, improper bowel movements and poor hygiene.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Treatment for constipation are the following: Drink plenty of

water and juices

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Mild fever

accompanied by vomiting and constipation

Severe pain around the belly button

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from appendicitis.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix caused by irritation from undigested food that may block it.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION WHEN YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS!

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Discomfort/pain in

the abdomen Vomiting and cramps

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from indigestion.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Indigestion is a discomfort or pain in the abdomen caused by too much or rapid eating or drinking, stress and anxiety, contaminated food/water with bacteria.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Treatment for indigestion are the following: Change of

eating habits or diet

Observe proper health habits

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Abdominal pain

accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.

If you have one of these symptoms, you are suffering from gastroenteritis.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Gastroenteritisis a discomfort or pain in the abdomen caused by bacterial infection from taking contaminated food and water.

Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

Treatment for gastroenteritis are the following: Get medical

check up Take prescribed

medicine

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