Digestive System - Diseases and Interactions

2. The digestive system is
an essential part of the
human body which is
responsible for breaking
down food into nutrients
our body needs.
However, like any other
system in our body, it is
also susceptible to
diseases and disorders
that can affect its normal
functioning.

3. People frequently experience
digestive system diseases, but
most avoid discussing them.
They might be a symptom of
more severe medical problems.
Hence, they should not be
disregarded.

5. Burning pain in your chest

6. Avoid eating chocolates, spicy
foods, alcohol, coffee and fatty
foods.

7. Doctors also recommend to take
antacids an hour after meals to
neutralize the acidity in the
stomach and avoid lying own
after meal.

9. Caused by the bacteria H.pylori
and also too much intake of
acidic drinks such as alcohol

10. Taking antibiotics and
practicing healthy lifestyle can
be a treatment of this disease.
Doing some exercise can help
too.

12. Caused by infection of bacteria
that came from the food we eat
or allergies from certain food

13. Rehydration or drinking plenty
of water/energy drink that is
rich in rehydration salts

15. Caused by the uncontrolled
growth of abnormal cells in the
large intestine

16. Treated by undergoing a
process of surgeries including
radiotherapy and chemotherapy

18. Hard, dry stools are the result
of the colon absorbing too
much water.

19. Eating foods that are rich in
fiber such as bananas, apples
and avocados. Drinking plenty
of water and having regular
exercise may also help.

21. Abnormal accumulation of fat in
the body

22. Eating a balanced diet, regular
exercise, healthy weight loss,
and practicing a healthy lifestyle
may prevent a person for being
obese

24. Inability of the body to digest
lactose (sugar)

25. You can take lactase tablets
before you eat or drink milk
products. You can also add
lactase drops to milk before you
drink it.

26. The lactase breaks down the
lactose in foods and drinks,
lowering your chances of having
lactose intolerance symptoms.

29. The digestive system works very
closely with the circulatory system
to get the absorbed nutrients
distributed through your body. The
circulatory system also carries
chemical signals from your
endocrine system that control the
speed of digestion.

31. The respiratory and digestive systems
work together to power the body. A
properly functioning respiratory system
delivers adequate oxygen to the blood.
Because the digestive system breaks
down food and uses muscular
contractions to move food through the
digestive tract, it needs oxygen to
function properly.

33. The digestive system also works in
parallel with your excretory system
(kidneys and urination). While the
digestive system collects and
removes undigested solids, the
excretory system filters compounds
from the blood stream and collects
them in urine.