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Which among the following are the symptoms of diarrhoea?

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  1. Sunken eyes

  2. Dehydration due to loose motions

  3. Dry mouth and lips

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frequent and profuse defecation of liquid faeces is called diarrhoea. It is caused by increased motility and decreased absorption by intestines. Frequent diarrhoea can result in dehydration, sunken eyes, dry mouth and lips, abdominal pain, bleeding from rectum etc. Hence option D is the correct answer. 

Preventive measures of constipation is

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  1. High fibre diet

  2. Vaccination

  3. Antacids

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dietary fiber is the indigestible portion of the carbohydrate in the food derived from plants. These are of two types - the soluble fiber and the insoluble one. The insoluble fiber is metabolically inert and being prebiotic and ferment in the large intestine. These bulking fibers tend to absorb water as they move through the digestive system which helps in easy defecation. Hence, consuming a diet with high fiber content will help prevent constipation.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Constipation occurs due to

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  1. Colon cancer

  2. Eating disorder

  3. Hypothyroidism

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where an individual has hard feces that are difficult to expel. Mostly, it occurs due to high water absorption from the food present in the colon. Other cause may include colon cancer, eating disorder hypothyroidism, certain medication and ageing.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Preventive measures of diarrhoea include

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  1. Drinking boiled water

  2. Washing fruits and vegetables before use

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. Diarrhea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. 
  2. These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by feces, or directly from another person who is infected. 
  3. Diarrhea can be prevented by improved sanitation, clean drinking water, and hand washing with soap. Hence, the preventive measures of diarrhea include drinking of boiled water and washing fruits and vegetables before use.

So, the correct answer is 'both A and B'.

Infrequent bowel movement is

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  1. Constipation

  2. Vomitting

  3. Loose mothion

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Infrequent bowel movement or tough bowel movements causes constipation. In this condition the feces is hardened. The main reasons of constipation are irritable bowel syndrome, uptake of antacid medicines, colon cancer, pregnancy, stress, unusual life style etc. So, the correct option is A.

Diarrhoea:: Constipation :: Enteritis:: 

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  1. Diarrhoea

  2. Typhoid

  3. Tetanus

  4. Malaria

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Diarrhoea is a condition in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form. 
  • Diarrhoea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition, to a potentially life-threatening one. 
  • Most cases of diarrhoea are caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible for this infection include:
  1. bacteria
  2. viruses and
  3. parasitic organisms
So, the correct answer is 'diarrhoea'.

Which of the following are common practices to prevent diarrhea?

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  1. Washing of hands

  2. Use of sanitizers

  3. Both A and B

  4. Use of tissues

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some of the common practices to prevent diarrhea are as follows: wash your hands before and after preparing food. In addition, wash your hands after handling uncooked meat, using the toilet, changing diapers, sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose. After putting soap on your hands, rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you can not get to a sink. Apply the hand sanitizer as you would use hand lotion, making sure to completely cover the fronts and backs of both hands. Use a product that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. 

Which of the following causes indigestion?

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  1. Ulcer

  2. Thyroidism

  3. Pancreatitis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty in digestion is called indigestion. It occurs as a symptom of diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, thyroidism, pancratitis and gall bladder diseases. It can cause abdominal pain, burning stomach, nausea, belching and vomiting.

So, the answer is 'All of the above'.

Incomplete bowel evacuation is 

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  1. Indigestion

  2. Vomiting

  3. Dysentery

  4. Constipation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Constipation is a condition of digestive system of in which an individual has hard feces that are difficult to expel. It include incomplete and infrequent bowel movement.
So the correct answer is 'Constipation'.

Difficulty in digestion of food is called as

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  1. Constipation

  2. Malfunction

  3. Indigestion

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Difficulty in digestion of food is called indigestion. It occurs as a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers or gall bladder disease. It cause abdominal pain, belching gas, nausea and vomiting.
So, the correct answer is 'Indigestion'.