Disorders of the Digestive System

What is the main cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease?

• Vitamin deficiency

• Allergic reaction to food

• H. pylori infection

• Excessive exercise

Which of the following is a common symptom of constipation?

• Easily passing stool

• Feeling hungry all the time

• Frequent diarrhea

• Difficulty passing stool

What is the medical term for Acid Reflux?

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Celiac Disease

• GERD

• IBS

What is the primary cause of Diarrhea?

• Excessive exercise

• Viral or bacterial infections

• Eating too much fiber

• Drinking too much water

Which of the following is a symptom of appendicitis?

• Numbness in the extremities

• Headache and dizziness

• Abdominal pain, especially in the lower right side

• Pain in the upper left side of the abdomen

What is the recommended treatment for Peptic Ulcer Disease?

• No treatment needed, it will heal on its own

• Combination of antibiotics

• Surgery to remove the ulcer

• High dose of vitamin C

How can constipation be prevented?

• Leading a sedentary lifestyle with no physical activity

• Maintaining a healthy diet with plenty of fiber, staying hydrated, and being physically active.

• Drinking minimal water and other fluids

• Eating only processed foods and avoiding fruits and vegetables

What lifestyle changes can help manage Acid Reflux?

• Consuming trigger foods regularly

• Eating large meals and lying down immediately after

• Gaining excessive weight

• Eating smaller meals, avoiding trigger foods, not lying down after eating, and maintaining a healthy weight.

What is the recommended treatment for Diarrhea?

• Drinking alcohol and caffeine

• Staying hydrated, eating bland foods, and taking over-the-counter medications like loperamide or bismuth subsalicylate

• Avoiding water and other fluids

• Eating spicy foods

What is the most common age group affected by appendicitis?

• 50 to 70 years old

• 10 to 30 years old

• 0 to 10 years old

• 40 to 60 years old