2. Problems With the Esophagus
• Problems affecting the esophagus is Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) can be caused
by infection.
• The esophageal sphincter (the valve that connects the esophagus with the stomach) allows the
acidic contents of the stomach to move backward up into the esophagus.
• It can be corrected through lifestyle changes, such as dietary adjustments.
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3. Problems With the Stomach and Intestines
• Diarrhea, Muscle contractions move the contents of the intestines along too quickly and there
isn't enough time for water to be absorbed before the feces are pushed out of the body.
• Constipation, The contents of the large intestines do not move along fast enough and waste
materials stay in the large intestine so long that too much water is removed and the feces become
hard.
• Gastritis, Inflammation in the lining of the stomach arise when the chronic use of medications
weakens the protective mucous coating of the stomach and duodenum, allowing acid to get
through to the sensitive lining beneath.
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4. Problems With the Stomach and Intestines
• Peptic ulcers which is caused by H. pylori.
• The symptoms are burning pain in the abdomen, usually in the area below the ribs and above the
navel.
• This pain often gets worse on an empty stomach and improves as soon as the person eats food,
drinks milk, or takes antacid medicine.
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5. Problems With the Stomach and Intestines
• Inflammatory bowel disease is chronic inflammation of the intestines.
• There are two major types: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis which usually affects just the rectum and the large intestine
• Crohn's disease which can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus as
well as other parts of the body.
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6. Problems With the Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder & Appendix
• Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion
and hormones that help regulate the body processes sugar.
• Hepatitis, a condition when the liver becomes inflamed and may lose its ability to function.
• Cholecystitis, the gallbladder can develop gallstones and become inflamed.
• Appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix.
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7. Keeping Digestion on Track
• Eating a healthy diet is the best way to prevent common digestive problems.
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