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    This document discusses common ailments of the digestive system, including diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, gastrointestinal gas, appendicitis, and ulcers. Diarrhea is the discharge of watery wastes from the intestines moving too quickly to reabsorb water. Constipation is difficult bowel movements that can be caused by lack of fiber. Hemorrhoids occur when bowel movements are difficult and cause rectal veins to enlarge. Heartburn is a painful sensation in the chest caused by acidic stomach juices moving into the esophagus. Gastrointestinal gas can be caused by diet, eating too fast, or certain foods. Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, which may require surgery

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    This document discusses common ailments of the digestive system, including diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, gastrointestinal gas, appendicitis, and ulcers. Diarrhea is the discharge of watery wastes from the intestines moving too quickly to reabsorb water. Constipation is difficult bowel movements that can be caused by lack of fiber. Hemorrhoids occur when bowel movements are difficult and cause rectal veins to enlarge. Heartburn is a painful sensation in the chest caused by acidic stomach juices moving into the esophagus. Gastrointestinal gas can be caused by diet, eating too fast, or certain foods. Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, which may require surgery

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    Common Ailments of The Digestive System 1. Diarrhea

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    This document discusses common ailments of the digestive system, including diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, gastrointestinal gas, appendicitis, and ulcers. Diarrhea is the discharge of watery wastes from the intestines moving too quickly to reabsorb water. Constipation is difficult bowel movements that can be caused by lack of fiber. Hemorrhoids occur when bowel movements are difficult and cause rectal veins to enlarge. Heartburn is a painful sensation in the chest caused by acidic stomach juices moving into the esophagus. Gastrointestinal gas can be caused by diet, eating too fast, or certain foods. Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, which may require surgery

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    COMMON AILMENTS OF THE DIGESTIVE

    SYSTEM
    1. Diarrhea
    It is the discharge of watery
    wastes. It may be mild or serious. The
    intestines contract more frequently
    and produce extra mucus. The waste
    are forced out so fast that much
    water is not reabsorbed. The result is
    watery waste.
    Symptoms and Treatment of Diarrhea
    This ailment can weaken the body’s
    resistance.
    A person suffering this should consult a
    doctor and a rest. To avoid dehydration or
    too much loss of body fluids, drink plenty of
    fluids. Oral dehydration solution (ORS) is
    recommended to avoid too much loss of
    fluids. Consult a doctor for proper medical
    attention if the discharge continues.
    2. Constipation
    It is a difficult bowel movement. Some
    young people suffer from this ailment
    due to lack of fibers in their diet. Fibers
    stimulate muscular activity making it
    easy for the wastes to reach the anus.
    Older people usually experience
    constipation because the muscles of the
    digestive system have lost their strength
    to squeeze and move wastes.
    3. Hemorrhoids
    This occurs when bowel
    movement is difficult . The rectum is
    abnormally stretched causing its
    veins to enlarge. Rectal suppository
    is usually recommended. The
    suppository induces bowel
    movement.
    4. Heartburn
    It is pain on one’s chest. It
    occurs when acidic digestive juices
    from the stomach moves up the
    esophagus. The juice irritates the
    esophagus and causes pain.
    5. Gastrointestinal gas is another
    common ailment. This may be
    caused by a change of diet,
    drinking or eating too fast. Some
    kinds of food can contribute to
    the production of gas. These foods
    contain carbohydrates and protein
    that cannot be completely
    digested.
    6. Appendicitis is the infection
    that occurs in the appendix.
    This condition is caused by the
    microorganisms living in this
    tiny part of the body. The
    infection may be cured by
    drugs or by the surgical
    removal of the appendix.
    7. Ulcer affects the stomach
    or the intestines. It is a sore
    in the stomach or intestinal
    wall. It is caused by over
    secretion of digestive
    chemicals in these organs.

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