explain digestive disorders in human digestive system?
explain digestive disorders in human digestive system?
Digestive disorders in human digestive system
Infections
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Bacterial and viral infections cause inflammation of intestinal tract.
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Intestinal parasites such as tape worm, hook worm, thread worm, etc. also cause infections.
Jaundice
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Caused by Hepatitis virus
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It affects liver.
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Bile pigments deposit leading to yellowing of eyes and skin.
Vomiting
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Ejection of stomach contents through mouth
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It is a reflex action, controlled by vomit centre in medulla.
Diarrhoea
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Abnormal frequency of bowel movements
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Increased liquidity of faecal discharge
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Decreased absorption of food
Constipation
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Bowel movements − irregular
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Faecal matter retained within rectum
Indigestion
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Food is not fully digested leading to feeling of fullness.
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Causes may include an inadequate enzyme secretion, anxiety, food poisoning, overeating, intake of spicy food, etc.
Digestive disorders in human digestive system
Infections
-
Bacterial and viral infections cause inflammation of intestinal tract.
-
Intestinal parasites such as tape worm, hook worm, thread worm, etc. also cause infections.
Jaundice
-
Caused by Hepatitis virus
-
It affects liver.
-
Bile pigments deposit leading to yellowing of eyes and skin.
Vomiting
-
Ejection of stomach contents through mouth
-
It is a reflex action, controlled by vomit centre in medulla.
Diarrhoea
-
Abnormal frequency of bowel movements
-
Increased liquidity of faecal discharge
-
Decreased absorption of food
Constipation
-
Bowel movements − irregular
-
Faecal matter retained within rectum
Indigestion
-
Food is not fully digested leading to feeling of fullness.
-
Causes may include an inadequate enzyme secretion, anxiety, food poisoning, overeating, intake of spicy food, etc.
