What diseases are associated with the digestive system?

Answer 1

some diseases associated withe the digestive system are:

Colon and Rectal CancerColon and Rectal cancer is also referred to as colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is a malignant cell that is found in the colon or rectum region of the body. The large intestine is made up of the colon and the rectum. Colon and rectal cancers share so many common features that they are referred to as the same cancer which is how the name colorectal cancer came about. Stomach CancerStomach cancer is also called, gastric cancer. This cancer affected approximately 21,700 Americans during 2001. The majority of those individuals were in their 60s and 70s. The risk factors for developing stomach cancer are Helicobacter pylori infection and a diet that consists of the following: eating large amounts of smoked foods, salted fish and meat, foods that are high in starch and low in fiber, pickled vegetables, and foods and beverages that contain nitrates and nitrites. DiarrheaDiarrhea is watery stool, or an increased frequency in stool, or both as compared to the normal amount of stool passed by the individual. Diarrhea can be short-term or it can be related to a bacterial or viral infection, or it can be long-term which is usually related to a functional disorder or intestinal disease. Diverticular DiseaseThis disease occurs in small pouches that bulge out in the colon. It is an inflammation or infection in the pouches. Gas in the Digestive TractYou get gas in your digestive tract by swallowing air or during the breakdown process of certain foods by the bacteria that is present in the colon. Everyone has gas. It can be uncomfortable and certainly embarrassing to pass the gas. The average person produces 1 to 3 pints of gas a day and pass gas through their rectums about 14 times each day. HeartburnHeartburn is what most of us get from time to time. Chronic heartburn is a digestive disorder called gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by gastric acid that flows from the stomach and into the esophagus. HepatitisThis is an inflammation of the liver that can result in liver cell damage. There are two types of hepatitis - acute and chronic and six main types of the hepatitis virus. Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesThere are several different diseases that fall under this category all of which require a doctor for treatment. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are two of these diseases. Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome - more commonly referred to as IBS - is an intestinal disorder that causes cramping, gassiness, bloating and changes in the bowel habits of the individual with the disorder. Lactose IntolerancePeople with lactose intolerance lack an enzyme that is called lactase. This enzyme is needed by the body to digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk products. Adults and children are affected by this intolerance. Digestive diseases or injuries to the small intestine cause this intolerance. Individuals can experience different symptoms but the common ones are: cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nausea. The symptoms will worsen when larger portions of milk products are consumed. Stomach and Duodenal UlcersUlcers are open sores or lesions. They are found in the skin or mucous membranes of areas of the body. A stomach ulcer is called a gastric ulcer and an ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Lifestyle, stress and diet used to be thought to cause ulcers. These factors may have a role in ulcer formation; however they are not the main cause of them. Scientists now know that ulcers are caused by hydrochloric acid and pepsin that are contained in our stomach and duodenal parts of our digestive system and that these acids contribute to ulcer formation.

Answer 2

Many symptoms can signal problems with the GI tract, including: abdominal pain, blood in the stool, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, incontinence, nausea and vomiting and difficulty swallowing, according to the NIH. Among the most widely known diseases of the digestive system is colon cancer.

Answer 3

Well, there are numerous diseases related to the digestive system, few of them are as follows. Among the most widely known diseases of the digestive system is colon cancer. Skin cancers, colon and rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Polyp growth and irregular cells, which may or may not be cancerous, are the most common development paths for colorectal cancers, and can be detected during a routine colonoscopy, if caught early enough, they can also be removed during the colonoscopy, eliminating the possibility that they grow further and become cancer. For those patients whose cancer has already spread, there are various minimally invasive surgical options that have extremely good prognoses. It is recommended that asymptomatic patients without a family history begin getting tested regularly between the ages 45 and 50. Symptoms which may suggest that you need a colonoscopy at an earlier age include rectal bleeding and stool/bowel habit changes which last for more than a few days. Many other diseases and conditions of the digestive system-including irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, GERD (acid reflux) and Crohn's disease-can be chronic and are difficult to diagnose and treat. With many of these diseases, blood work and colonoscopies all looks normal, so there is an absence of red flags.

Answer 4

There are a number of diseases of digestive system. Some of the common ones include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and gastroparesis among others.

Answer 5

gastroenteritis

crohns disease

colecyctitis

gastritis

pancreatic disease

many cancers

Answer 6

gastroeosophagel reflux disease which causes heartburn.

they aslo say smoking, but i don't know if it is true. maybe research it.