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2. DID YOU KNOW THAT?

3. DID YOU KNOW?
Your body can move your food
through the digestive system even
while you are standing on your
head. It is not connected to gravity
because it works with muscles.

5. APPENDICITIS
An inflammation of the appendix. It can be
infected by feces or worms. An excruciating pain along the
lower right side of the abdomen could indicate an
inflamed appendix. If left untreated, the inflamed
appendix will be lethal and should be removed by a
surgical procedure called an appendectomy.
SYMPTOMS
•Dull pain along lower right
tummy or abdomen.
• Loss of appetite.
• Fever of 38 to 40 degrees
Celsius.
• Abdominal Swelling.
• Vomiting
• Inability to release gas
(fart)
• Cramps
• Painful Urination and
Defecation.
CAUSES
• Blockage in the appendix
• Overfeeding
• Food residuals that are
hard to digest like plant
seeds, greased or fried food,
etc.
• Dirty food or water,
bacteria can block the
appendix.
PREVENTION
•Foods that are high in
fiber, such as fruits and
vegetables.
• Clean food and water.
• Avoid foods that are hard
to digest.
TREATMENT
• Antibiotics
• APPENDECTOMY
SURGERY
NOTE:
Appendicitis is deadly if left
untreated, when it bursts or
perforate, it spills infectious
materials into the stomach,
as well as build a stone of
worms and feces to block
the large intestine, it can
cause cancer.

6. WHAT CAUSES AN APPENDICITIS?
Some people believe that Appendicitis can be cause by
doing physical activities after eating, there was no evidence in
that. It can, although be the result of feces obstructing the
appendix. When this fecal stone gets trapped in the Appendix,
bacteria begin to grow and multiply, causing the appendix to
inflame.
DID YOU
KNOW?

7. INDIGESTION
ALSO KNOWN AS DYSPEPSIA
Indigestion is a type of discomfort felt
along the upper part of the abdomen. This happens
when a person eats too much or too quickly. When
done regularly or disregarded, it can cause
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease (GERD), ulcers, or
gallbladder disease. It is
more like a symptom
rather than a condition. It is also
known as dyspepsia.
•Abdominal Pain
•Vomiting
•Bloating
•Heartburn
•Inability to release
gas (fart)
• Growling stomach
SYMPTOMS
•Alcohols
•Anxiety problems,
such as anxiety or
deprresion.
•Drugs that irritate the
stomach, like aspirin
and pain relievers.
• Eating too much and
too quickly.
CAUSES
•Do not rush eating.
•Do not overfeed.
• Less Stress and
fatigue.
• Medications: NSAIDs
like ibuprofen, and
naproxen.
PREVENTION
When left untreated, it can
cause Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease, Stomach Cancers, Digestive
Infections, Diarrhea, Ulcers and
Gastroparesis (a condition where the
stomach doesn’t empty properly)

8. DID YOU KNOW THAT?

9. DID YOU KNOW?
The longest hiccup attack was by a
man named Charles Osborne, from
Iowa, USA. His Hiccup lasted from
1922-1991.
ABOUT 68 YEARS!

10. 1
FLATULENC
Flatulence is caused by buildup
abdomen when you eat quickly and swall
food without properly chewing it. Stress ca
flatulence, which can cause discomfort an
2
CAUSES
●Overeating
●Smoking
●Too much gassy foods, like bean
products, carbonated products, et
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●Too much air intake.
PREVENTION
● Avoid consuming too much gassy
● Consume foods that are high in fib
and vegetables.
● Eat clean food and water.
●Don’t overfeed yourself
● Essential Oils like lemon, orange,
● Too much antibiotics, painkillers,
● Contact with air to avoid direct int
CURE /TREATM
●Lactase, an enzyme-table which aids
and can help digest gassy foods.
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Gian Tabios
Rich Adaro
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Princess Mamparo
Sandara Micabani
Jacie Seniel
Jovit Johnpril
Jullana Magtibay
Ana Ellovido
Shane Saraosos
Aya Benigno
Lindsay Canete
Ria Gonzales Aaron Bales Geno Lagamon
R-Man Cabangbang Neryll Sacayan