Homeostatic imbalance of digestive system

Sagar sharma Roll no: 9

• Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body.

•  Homeostatic imbalance occurs when homeostasis within the body cannot be maintained.

Introduction

Definition Homeostatic imbalance of digestive system

refers to the common imbalances occur in the digestive system during the process of the digestion in the body.

Homeostatic imbalance of digestive system

The causes of homeostatic imbalances varies as per the abnormality of digestive system.

E.g.; lack of bile juice may cause abdominal pain and stool infection

inflammation of pancreas may cause vomiting, abdominal pain etc.

Vomiting itself is the common imbalance of digestive system it may be caused by motion, medication ,sickness etc. during vomiting abdominal pain may occur and other difficulties may arises in digestion process.

Causes of the homeostatic imbalances of digestive system

Appendicitis◦Inflammation of the appendix .

Caused by usually by blockage from feces, a foreign object, or tumor.

Diarrhea◦Loose , watery frequent stool. can leads

to dehydration.◦Caused by food poisoning , antibiotics,

and other imbalances.

Some major homeostatic imbalances of digestive system

Esophageal cancer◦ Abnormal growth of esophageal cells.◦ Caused by smoking and alcohol consumption.

Gall stones◦ Hard , pebble-like deposits made of cholesterol or

biluribin.◦ Caused by fatty diet and rapid weight loss.

Gastroenteritis◦ Also called gastric or stomach flu.◦ Inflammation of stomach or small intestine resulting

in diarrhea , abdominal pain, vomiting etc.◦ Caused by rotavirus, bacterial toxins and parasites.

Heartburn◦ Acid indigestion, burning sensation in chest due to acid

reflux. Hepatitis

◦ Swelling and inflammation of liver due to the viral infection.

Jaundice◦ Yellow coloration of eyes, membranes , skin , mucous

due to the bilirubin deposits.◦ Can indicate liver dysfunction

Pancreatitis◦ Inflammation of pancreases.◦ Caused by alcohol intake, genetics, or viral infection.

vomiting◦ Food poisoning or diet disorder .

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Pathways that alters homeostasis of digestive system

The main thing is to have a hygienic diet. Maintain the dangerous diseases of the

gastrointestinal track with medication if needed.

To have a proper regular medical checkup . To control on the diet and nutrition.

Maintaining homeostasis of digestive system

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