explain digestive disorders in human digestive system?

Digestive disorders in human digestive system
Infections

• Bacterial and viral infections cause inflammation of intestinal tract.

• Intestinal parasites such as tape worm, hook worm, thread worm, etc. also cause infections.

Jaundice

• Caused by Hepatitis virus

• It affects liver.

• Bile pigments deposit leading to yellowing of eyes and skin.

Vomiting

• Ejection of stomach contents through mouth

• It is a reflex action, controlled by vomit centre in medulla.

Diarrhoea

• Abnormal frequency of bowel movements

• Increased liquidity of faecal discharge

• Decreased absorption of food

Constipation

• Bowel movements − irregular

• Faecal matter retained within rectum

Indigestion

• Food is not fully digested leading to feeling of fullness.

• Causes may include an inadequate enzyme secretion, anxiety, food poisoning, overeating, intake of spicy food, etc.