Question

Read the overview and complete the activities that follow.

INFO NEEDED:----In most instances, occasional bouts of constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, or heartburn are not signs or symptoms of serious health problems. However, when such conditions persist or worsen, the affected person should seek professional medical attention. The Nutrition Matters feature in chapter 4 will help you understand the treatment, management, and identification of common gastrointestinal health problems.

Answer questions below:

Your friend, Adrian, tells you that he has been experiencing deep, dull pain in his upper abdomen and a feeling of fullness a few hours after eating. Despite the abdominal discomfort, he has normal bowel movements and his weight hasn’t changed.

1. Based on this information, Adrian probably has _______.

---a peptic ulcer

----irritable bowel syndrome

----a blocked bile duct

----Crohn’s disease

2. Now that you know what condition Adrian is experiencing, identify the most probable cause of his intestinal problem.

---Ingestion of toxic substances

---Hemorrhoids

---Stomach infection (H. pylori)

---Insufficient intake of fiber

3. As part of Adrian’s treatment for the intestinal problem, his doctor recommends that Adrian _______.

---take NSAIDS to relieve stomach discomfort

---avoid consuming alcohol

---reduce fiber intake

---avoid eating any food for 24 to 48 hours

_________________________________________

USE INFO:   

Read the overview and complete the activities that follow.

In most instances, occasional bouts of constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, or heartburn are not signs or symptoms of serious health problems. However, when such conditions persist or worsen, the affected person should seek professional medical attention. The Nutrition Matters feature in chapter 4 will help you understand the treatment, management, and identification of common gastrointestinal health problems.

4. Your friend suffers from a disorder in which stomach acid damages the lining of her esophagus. What signs or symptoms is your friend probably experiencing?

---Constipation

---Rectal itching

---Frequent heartburn

---Excessive thirst

5. A person experiencing constipation should consider adding more _______ to his/her diet.

---sodium

---fat

---fiber

---milk

6. The treatment of _____ is likely to involve an elimination diet.

---irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

---chronic constipation

---H. pylori infection

---peptic ulcers

7. People who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than people who do not have the syndrome. ---True OR ---False

8. _____ are associated with high risk of dehydration.

---Constipation and peptic ulcers

---GERD and heartburn

---Heartburn and IBS

---Vomiting and diarrhea

Answer 1

1. A. Based on the information given Adrian probably has a peptic ulcer as in peptic ulcer patient's usually experience pain on the epigastric region, and easily feeling of fullness.

2. C. The most common cause of peptic ulcer is H. Pylori.

3.B. Adrian's doctor will definately advice Adrian to avoid consumption of alcohol and start on an antibiotics.

4. C. Heartburn is a condition in which the person experiences pain and burning sensation in the chest and throat this is due to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus.

5. C. Adding fiber rich diet will help in easing constipation as it is easy to metabolise.