The document discusses common digestive problems such as ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, appendicitis, indigestion, and gastroenteritis. Ulcer is caused by not eating on time or consuming acidic foods/drinks and can be treated by eating regularly, avoiding acids, and maintaining a balanced diet. Diarrhea is caused by bacterial infection in the intestines and treated by staying hydrated and eating soft foods. Constipation is caused by lack of fiber/water and treated by increasing fluid and fiber intake. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix from blocked food and requires immediate medical attention. Indigestion is discomfort from overeating or stress and treated by diet/lifestyle changes. Gastroenteritis is from food

1. Common Problems
Related to Digestion
Lesson 15: Stomach and Intestine
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

2. Why is the boy pressing his
stomach?
What do you think are the
possible causes why he has
stomach ache?
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

3. Today, with the help of
Dr. Diges Chan, let’s
find out what are some
of the causes of
stomach ache.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

4. Are you suffering from
heartburn? What about
gastric pain?
If you have one of these
symptoms, you are suffering from
ulcer or hyperacidity.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

5. 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.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

6. 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
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

7. Do you suffer from the
following symptoms?
 Stomachache
 Watery feces
If you have one of
these symptoms, you
are suffering from
diarrhea.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

8. 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
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

9. 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. Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

10. 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.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

11. Treatment for
constipation are the
following:
 Drink plenty of
water and juices
 Eat plenty of fruits
and vegetables.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

12. 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. Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

13. Appendicitis is
an inflammation
of the appendix
caused by
irritation from
undigested food
that may block it.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

14. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTIONWHENYOU
ARE SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS!
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

15. 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. Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

16. 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.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

17. Treatment for
indigestion are the
following:
 Change of eating
habits or diet
 Observe proper
health habits
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

18. 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.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

19. Gastroenteritisis a
discomfort or pain in the
abdomen caused by
bacterial infection from
taking contaminated food
and water.
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

20. Treatment for
gastroenteritis are the
following:
 Get medical check
up
 Take prescribed
medicine
Marie Jaja T. Roa- Santa Maria West Central School- Schools Division of Ilocos Sur