This document summarizes common digestive system disorders, including symptoms, types, and examples. It describes symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Disorders are classified into structural, malabsorptive, and inflammatory types. Examples provided are hiatal hernia as a structural disorder caused by part of the stomach pushing into the chest cavity. Celiac disease is given as a malabsorptive disorder where the small intestine is damaged and prevents nutrient absorption. Inflammatory bowel disease is an example of an inflammatory disorder involving chronic intestinal inflammation and ulcers.

1. Digestive System Disorder

2. Common digestive problems include heartburn,
GERD(Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease),
IBD(Inflammatory Bowel Disease), and IBS
(Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Symptoms may
include bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, and
stomach cramps. Treatment includes a
combination of medication and lifestyle changes.
Symptoms

3. • Indigestion or heartburn
• Pain in the abdomen
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Bloating after eating
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting blood or blood in the stool (feces)
Symptoms

4. • Structural : A physical abnormality that
interferes with normal function.
• Malabsorptive : A problems with
nutrient absorption.
• Inflammatory : Something causes
swelling and/or bleeding.
Types of Disorder

5.  A portion of the stomach pushes
up into the chest cavity through
the spot normally occupied by
the esophagus.
 Usually have this from birth, but
can get it from obesity or from
strenuous physical activity.
 Need surgery usually to correct
it.
Structural Disorder

6.  An allergic reaction to
gluten, a protein present
in most grains.
 The villi and microvilli of
the small intestine are
destroyed therefore
preventing the
absorption of nutrients.
 Only treatment is a
gluten free diet.
Malabsorptive Disorder

7.  A chronic inflammation of the
intestines.
 Ulcers in the intestines.
 Rectal bleeding, weight loss
and fever.
 It has no known cause.
 Nuclear imaging or
colonoscopy are used to
diagnose it.
 Treatment may include
medication, surgery or
nutritional supplements.
Inflammatory Disorder

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