Gastrointestinal Disorders: Constipation and Diarrhea

Sunken eyes, dry mouth, decreased urination, and dark yellow urine

The passage of acidic contents from the stomach into the esophagus

Frequent chronic heartburn

<p>Bacterial or viral infections of the intestinal tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods that relax the lower esophageal sphincter, such as spicy or greasy foods, tomatoes and tomato products, peppermint, caffeine, alcohol, and chocolate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dehydration and excessive losses of electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can become dehydrated quickly by the loss of body water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sore that occurs primarily in the lining of the stomach or the upper small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>GI contents can leak into the abdominal cavity, resulting in a potentially life-threatening infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prevents toxic substances from entering the small intestine, where they can do more harm or be absorbed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By performing a clinical examination called upper endoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dehydration and the loss of electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black, tarry stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By sipping small amounts of water or clear liquids, including noncarbonated soft drinks such as sports drinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased urination, sunken eyes, and dry mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevating the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches higher than the foot of the bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children are more susceptible to dehydration due to their smaller body size and faster fluid loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact a physician immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transmit images of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine to a screen for the presence of ulcers, eroded areas, or cancerous tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intestinal cramps, bloating, gas, and abnormal bowel function, particularly diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IBS does not permanently damage the large intestine or lead to colon cancer, unlike IBD</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help some people with IBS by reducing symptoms caused by poorly digested forms of carbohydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colorectal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age, family history, diet, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sensation that the bowel movement is incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To combat H. pylori infections and heal peptic ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colorectal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biological therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having colorectal polyps, family history of colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, type 2 diabetes, eating a lot of red and processed meat, excess body fat and/or physical inactivity, smoking and/or drinking alcohol, and having African or Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgery, chemotherapy, biological therapy, and radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Varies ( individally determined)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove diseased areas of the large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chapter 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least three bowel movements per week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Older adults and pregnant women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of dietary fiber, low water intake, certain medications, and health conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constipation can result.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inflamed hemorrhoids and diverticula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When you feel uncomfortable due to changed bowel habits or have hard, dry stools that are difficult to eliminate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in typical routine, such as taking a long trip or having major surgery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chapter 5.</p> Signup and view all the answers