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This is a powerpoint presentation about the Common Ailments and Diseases of the Digestive System which is being tackled in Grade 4 Science.
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Objectives:1. Enumerate the different common digestive
ailments;2. Identify the signs, symptoms and also the treatment for each ailment; and
3. Share ways on how can we protect ourselves from common digestive ailments.
Common Ailments of the Digestive
System
DiarrheaOccurs when the lining of the
intestineis irritated due to infection or
other reasons.
Watery feces pass through the intestine more frequently than
usual.
The person may also experience
pain in the abdomen.
The body may also lose too much water and
salts. This condition is calledDehydr
ation
Street food
Foods that are not clean.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat banana. This contains pectin, a type of soluble fiber that absorbs
excess fluid in the intestine
A sore or hole in the stomach or intestine.
It neutralize the acid in the stomach.
Taking regular meals on time.Eating your food in a relaxed manner.
AppendicitisThe infection and swelling of
the appendix.
The appendix is a tiny fingerlike part where the small and large
intestines meet.
Inflamed appendix is removed through an operation called
appendectomy
Inflamed Appendicitis
Constipation
Constipation
Refers to difficulty in moving the
bowels.
Feces becomes hard and dry due to lack of water and fibers.
Indigestion
It occurs when the stomach and intestines
do not function well.
It is caused by eating and by
hurriedlyoverea
ting.
Mumps It is a highly
contagious diseases that affects the salivary glands.
The affected glands become inflamed and
swollen, causing the part below the ear to bulge.Parotit
is
A person with mumps experiences fever, loss of appetite, and pain
when swallowing.
•A vaccine is available to help prevent the disease.•Since it's viral, there is no cure, but is treatable.•Early treatment to relieve symptoms helps prevent serious complications
Toothache
Toothache is brought about by tooth decay.
Bacteria in your mouth attack the food particles
and their action produces an acid.
This acid can dissolve the
hard surface of your teeth
calledenamel.
Brush your teeth after each meal.
Chew a ginger or settle in the affected area a
smashed garlic.
Objectives:1. Enumerate the different common digestive
ailments;2. Identify the signs, symptoms and also the treatment for each ailment; and
3. Share ways on how can we protect ourselves from common digestive ailments.
You are what
you eat.