Digestive+Disorders


 * Links to Videos (a great way to study!): **


 * Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver:**
 * 1) __http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6osMO5xnag&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL3A503CD44D4A0610__


 * Diabetes:**


 * 1) Mayo Clinic (GREAT source): __http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-sugar/MM00641__
 * 2) CBC news January 2: []

GROUP NOTES (please fill in your information here): the immune system in the intestines. Normally, the immune system is activated only when the body is exposed to harmful invaders. In patients with ulcerative colitis, however, the immune system is abnormally and chronically activated in the absence of any known invader. The intestines start to develop mucus and ulcers. It is unknown if Ulcerative Colitis might be caused by a virus or bacteria. || # Severe Cramps - Nausea - Abdonminal pain - loss of apetite and weight || -Antibiotics - Avoid foods that worsen symptoms || - Because of the symptoms that come along with ulcers such as abdominal pain and nausea no one would feel comftable doing anything social. || sharing needles while using illegal drugs using non sterile needles blood transfusion sharing personal care items engaging in high risk sexual behaviour || headaches nausea vomitting fatigue jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) long term=liver cancer || seek medical help your doctor will help you decide which treatment is right for you. || Hepatitis C progresses slowly which means it takes about 20-30 for symptoms to appear. || -High Blood Sugar -High Cholesterol -Stress -Overeating -Not exercising || -Tierd - stressed - very hungry and thirsty - appetite increased -craving sweet foods -frequently urinating -high blood presure -high cholesterol -disoriented || -exercise -healthy diet -stop alchole use -stop smoking -self monitored blood and glucose levels || -In severe cases someone with diabetes will have to take many needles daily. They also have to always been conscious of their blood and sugar levels. This good be very annoying and get in the way of other things. ||
 * **Digestive Disorder** || **Organs Affected** || **Causes** || **Symptoms** || **Treatment** || **Implications** ||
 * # Ulcerative Colitis || Small and Large Intestines || It is caused by an usual activation of
 * 1) Painful Abdominal Pains
 * 2) Rectal Bleeding and diarrhea
 * 3) Weight Loss
 * 4) Fatigue || # Symptomatic Treatment to treat cramps, etc.
 * 5) Medications- Anti- inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, immunosupressives, immunomodulatory agents.
 * 6) Surgery. || If a person has Ulcerative Colitis they would be in severe pain and constantly fatigued. Also, the person would be frequently going to the bathroom and experiencing rectal bleeding. This person would also lose weight and eventually become weak, so basically you cannot sustain a normal lifestyle. Ulcerative Colitis is not contagious. ||
 * 2. Ulcers || Stomach and Duodenum || - ulcers are caused by a particular bacterial infection in the stomach and duodenum, by certain medications, or by smoking. || - vomitting blood
 * 3. Hepatitis C || Liver || Hepatitis C is caused by:
 * Type 2 Diabetes || The blood stream and the pancreas || Mainly the cause of Diabetes is unknown. These are some potential causes: