Lesson 15 Common Problems Related to Digestion

Common Problems Related to DigestionLesson 15: Stomach and Intestine

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?


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


Are you suffering from heartburn? What about gastric pain?

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


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.


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


Do you suffer from the following symptoms? Stomachache Watery feces

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


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


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.


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.


Treatment for constipation are the following: Drink plenty of

water and juices

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.


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.


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


GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION WHEN YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS!


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.


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.


Treatment for indigestion are the following: Change of

eating habits or diet

Observe proper health habits


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.


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


Treatment for gastroenteritis are the following: Get medical

check up Take prescribed

medicine

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