Objectives:1. Enumerate the different common digestive

ailments;2. Identify the signs, symptoms and also the treatment for each ailment; and

3. Share ways on how can we protect ourselves from common digestive ailments.

Common Ailments of the Digestive

System

DiarrheaOccurs when the lining of the

intestineis irritated due to infection or

other reasons.

Watery feces pass through the intestine more frequently than

usual.

The person may also experience

pain in the abdomen.

The body may also lose too much water and

salts. This condition is calledDehydr

ation

Street food

Foods that are not clean.

Drink plenty of water.

Eat banana. This contains pectin, a type of soluble fiber that absorbs

excess fluid in the intestine

A sore or hole in the stomach or intestine.

It neutralize the acid in the stomach.

Taking regular meals on time.Eating your food in a relaxed manner.

AppendicitisThe infection and swelling of

the appendix.

The appendix is a tiny fingerlike part where the small and large

intestines meet.

Inflamed appendix is removed through an operation called

appendectomy

Inflamed Appendicitis

Constipation

Constipation

Refers to difficulty in moving the

bowels.

Feces becomes hard and dry due to lack of water and fibers.

Indigestion

It occurs when the stomach and intestines

do not function well.

It is caused by eating and by

hurriedlyoverea

ting.

Mumps It is a highly

contagious diseases that affects the salivary glands.

The affected glands become inflamed and

swollen, causing the part below the ear to bulge.Parotit

is

A person with mumps experiences fever, loss of appetite, and pain

when swallowing.

•A vaccine is available to help prevent the disease.•Since it's viral, there is no cure, but is treatable.•Early treatment to relieve symptoms helps prevent serious complications

Toothache

Toothache is brought about by tooth decay.

Bacteria in your mouth attack the food particles

and their action produces an acid.

This acid can dissolve the

hard surface of your teeth

calledenamel.

Brush your teeth after each meal.

Chew a ginger or settle in the affected area a

smashed garlic.

Objectives:1. Enumerate the different common digestive

ailments;2. Identify the signs, symptoms and also the treatment for each ailment; and

3. Share ways on how can we protect ourselves from common digestive ailments.

You are what

you eat.