{"id":2280,"date":"2017-06-18T06:31:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-18T06:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/nemcc-ap2\/?post_type=chapter&p=2280"},"modified":"2017-06-18T06:32:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-18T06:32:01","slug":"digestive-disorders","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/nemcc-ap2\/chapter\/digestive-disorders\/","title":{"raw":"Digestive Disorders","rendered":"Digestive Disorders"},"content":{"raw":"DIGESTIVE DISORDERS \u2013\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nInflammatory Digestive Disorders:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n
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  1. Appendicitis- acute inflammation of the appendix. First symptoms include referred pain in the umbilical region and nausea. Later, pain is localized in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)- is a group of chronic disorders that cause painfully, swollen, inflamed intestines, abdominal cramps, and bloody diarrhea.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Irritable bowel syndrome( IBS)- is an intestional disorder causing abdominal bloating, cramping, pain and diarrhea.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Diverticulitis- a disorder of the large intestine. Small, saclike outpockets of the colon often develop from a diet lacking sufficient fiber. Can cause pain, bloating and diarrhea.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Hemorrhoids- condition in which one or more veins in the anal canal become enlarged and inflamed. Chronic constipation can cause this.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Hepatitis- inflammation of the liver, and it may be caused by several factors, including viruses, drugs or alcohol. Characterized by jaundice, fever, and liver enlargement.<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Periodontal disease- refers to a variety of conditions characterized by inflammation: bleeding gums and degeneration of the gingivae, cememtum, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone.<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Peritonitis- the acute inflammation of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n \r\n\r\nNonInflammatory Digestive Disorders:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n
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    1. Cirrhosis- of the liver is characterized by scarring, which results from connective tissue replacing destroyed liver cells. It may be caused by hepatitis, alcoholism\u2019s, nutritional deficiencies or live parasites.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Constipation- condition in which the defecation is difficult and the feces are hard and dry.<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Dental Caries- tooth decay<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. Diarrhea- production of watery feces due to abnormally rapid movement of food residues through the colon.<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. Eating disorders- result from an obsessive concern about weight control( Anorexia, Bulimia)<\/li>\r\n \t
    6. Gallstones- result from crystallization of cholesterol in bile.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>","rendered":"

      DIGESTIVE DISORDERS \u2013<\/p>\n

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      Inflammatory Digestive Disorders:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Appendicitis- acute inflammation of the appendix. First symptoms include referred pain in the umbilical region and nausea. Later, pain is localized in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.<\/li>\n
      2. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)- is a group of chronic disorders that cause painfully, swollen, inflamed intestines, abdominal cramps, and bloody diarrhea.<\/li>\n
      3. Irritable bowel syndrome( IBS)- is an intestional disorder causing abdominal bloating, cramping, pain and diarrhea.<\/li>\n
      4. Diverticulitis- a disorder of the large intestine. Small, saclike outpockets of the colon often develop from a diet lacking sufficient fiber. Can cause pain, bloating and diarrhea.<\/li>\n
      5. Hemorrhoids- condition in which one or more veins in the anal canal become enlarged and inflamed. Chronic constipation can cause this.<\/li>\n
      6. Hepatitis- inflammation of the liver, and it may be caused by several factors, including viruses, drugs or alcohol. Characterized by jaundice, fever, and liver enlargement.<\/li>\n
      7. Periodontal disease- refers to a variety of conditions characterized by inflammation: bleeding gums and degeneration of the gingivae, cememtum, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone.<\/li>\n
      8. Peritonitis- the acute inflammation of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        NonInflammatory Digestive Disorders:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Cirrhosis- of the liver is characterized by scarring, which results from connective tissue replacing destroyed liver cells. It may be caused by hepatitis, alcoholism\u2019s, nutritional deficiencies or live parasites.<\/li>\n
        2. Constipation- condition in which the defecation is difficult and the feces are hard and dry.<\/li>\n
        3. Dental Caries- tooth decay<\/li>\n
        4. Diarrhea- production of watery feces due to abnormally rapid movement of food residues through the colon.<\/li>\n
        5. Eating disorders- result from an obsessive concern about weight control( Anorexia, Bulimia)<\/li>\n
        6. Gallstones- result from crystallization of cholesterol in bile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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