Disorder of the digestive system Human Biology 2.2 Uptake of energy and nutrients 1.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASAll boards Created by: Ruby MartinCreated on: 06-02-12 15:39 Cancer (Questions) What is Cancer ? What are the symptoms of bowel Cancer? What 3 methods are used to treat Cancer? What are the side effects of each treatment ? Which methods are usually used to treat Colon Cancer ? What is thought to reduce the risk of Colon Cancer ? 1 of 8 Cancer (Answers) Progressive and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Blood in faeces & Change in Bowel habits. Radiotherapy , Chemotherapy and Surgery. Radiotherapy - Localised hair loss & minor burning of the skin. Chemotherapy - Hair loss & destruction of white blood cells. Surgery - May come back & Infections. All three can be used. Calcium & Folic acid. 2 of 8 Coeliac Disease (Questions) What causes a problem for Coeliac disease sufferers? What are the physiological effects in the small intestine when a Coeliac sufferer eats something they shouldn't ? How many people are thought to have Coeliac Disease ? What is the only effective treatment of Coeliac Disease ? 3 of 8 Coeliac Disease (Answers) Wheat, Rye, Protein, Gluten & Barley. Flattening of the villi in small intestine which interferes with absorption of digested products. 1% Gluten-free diet 4 of 8 Diverticultular Disease (Questions) What is the disease where small pouches form in the gut and bulge outwards? What is it called when these pouches get infected ? What are the symptoms of this condition ? What is believed to cause this condition ? What is the treatment ? 5 of 8 Diverticultular Disease (Answers) Diverticultular disease. Diverticulitis. Mild cramp , Bloating & Constipation. Low fibre diet Diet high in fibre & Mild pain medication. 6 of 8 Peptic Ulcers (Questions) What is a Peptic ulcer ? What cause Peptic Ulcers ? What are the Symptoms ? What is the treatment for a Peptic ulcer ? 7 of 8 Peptic Ulcers (Answers) The erosion of the lining of the stomach wall . Increased production of stomach acid & The mucus lining is damaged. Constant stomach pain made worse when eating , Weight loss,Vomiting & Nausea. Antibiotics,Drugs to reduce stomach acid & Drugs to protect stomach lining. 8 of 8
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