NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Short-Chain Fatty Acid, Esophagus
11 Jan 2017
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Stools are infrequent and hard to pass: anywhere between once a day and once a week can be normal. Why does it happen: stress, travel, aging, drugs, nerve disorder, lack of exercise. Eat lots of fibre: provides bulk, holds onto water. Drink lots of water (or other liquids: keeps everything soft, warm liquids up. Possible causes: food-borne bacteria, viruses, parasites, stress, medications, food intolerances (lactose, fructose, sorbitol) Foods that contain live bacteria or yeasts: yogurt, kefir, soy yogurt, miso. Have been shown to decrease duration of diarrhea and prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics. May help prevent other diseases: lactose intolerance, food allergies. Increase number of commensals: help fight harmful bacteria and viruses, among others, produce short chain fatty acids. Reflux of acidic contents from the stomach into the esophagus. Lower esophageal sphincter may be damages, or just not working hard enough. Genetics, physical damage: dysfunctional esophageal sphincter. Pregnancy, overweight/obesity, hiatal hernia: extra stomach pressure.
