cells. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding. Hematemesis Blood vomit Icterus Increaed level of plasma bilirubin levels. Also called as Jaundice Laxatives Laxatives are substances or drugs that loosen stools and increase bowel movements.
They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Melena Black tarry stools indicative gastrointestinal bleeding Malabsorption syndrome Malabsorption syndrome refers to a number of disorders in which the small intestine is unable to absorb certain nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat and fluids. Necrosis Damage or death of tissues Obstructive Constipation It is the inability to pass stool through the digestive tract out the rectum because of any obstruction in the intestines. Oral Rehydration Therapy Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially which is due to diarrhea.
Portal hypertension High blood pressure in the portal vein which carries blood to the liver Prebiotics Non-digestible food that stimulates the growth of symbiotic bacteria present in the colon Probiotics Live microbial flora that can be used to reestablish the intestinal flora and improve the gut health UNIT- IN GASTRO INTESTINAL AND LIVER - - DIET IN GASTRO INTESTINAL AND LIVER DISORDERS Prostaglandins Prostaglandins are found in tissues and organs. They are synthesized in the cell from the essential fatty acids (EFAs). Prostaglandins are made at sites of tissue damage or infection, where they cause inflammation, pain and fever as part of the healing process Reye’s syndrome Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain. Spastic Constipation Constipation due to excessive tonicity of the large intestinal wall.
Steatorhoea Presence of excess fat in the stool because of fat malabsorption Wilson’s disease Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver, brain and other vital organs. Evaluation I. Choose the correct answer . Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is .
a. Oedema b. Swelling c. Ascitis d.
Dialysis . Jaundice is also called as . a.Hepatitis b. Icterus c.