University:
MacEwan University
Course:
HEED 110 | Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being
Academic year:

2023
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93

Pages:

2
Author:

Arthur M.

Chapter 18: Lower GI Disorders Common Intestinal Problems Malabsorption Constipation Intestinal Gas Diarrhea Malabsorption Inability to absorb nutrients, fluids, or electrolytes normally absorbed from the digestive tract Causes: Enzyme deficiencies Bacterial overgrowth Inflammatory bowel disease Celiac disease Short bowel syndrome Symptoms: Weight loss Diarrhea Steatorrhea (fatty stools) Bloating Abdominal pain Nutrition Therapy for Fat Malabsorption: Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) Fat-soluble vitamin supplements Bile acid sequestrants Constipation Causes: Low fiber intake Dehydration Lack of exercise Medications Medical conditions Symptoms: Infrequent or difficult bowel movements Hard, dry stools Abdominal pain Bloating Treatment of Constipation: Increase fiber intake Drink plenty of fluids Exercise regularly Over-the-counter laxatives Prescription medications Intestinal Gas Causes: Swallowing air Bacterial fermentation of undigested carbohydrates Food intolerances Symptoms: Bloating Abdominal pain Flatulence Treatment: Avoid gas-producing foods Take over-the-counter antacids Prescription medications Diarrhea Passage of watery or loose stools Causes: Infections Food intolerances Medications Medical conditions Symptoms: Frequent loose stools Abdominal cramps Nausea Dehydration Diarrhea Treatments: Oral rehydration therapy Anti-diarrheal medications Prescription medications Bacterial Overgrowth Symptoms: Abdominal bloating and distention Diarrhea Weight loss Malabsorption Treatment: Antibiotics Pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas Causes: Gallstones Alcohol abuse High triglycerides Medications Symptoms: Severe abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Fever Treatment: Pain management Enzyme replacement therapy Nutritional support Chronic Pancreatitis Progressive destruction of the pancreas Causes: Alcohol abuse Gallstones Autoimmune disorders Symptoms: Severe abdominal pain Malabsorption Diabetes Treatment: Pain management Enzyme replacement therapy Nutritional support Insulin