Health Issues Related to the Digestive System and Eating Habits

 
 
9.7 Health Issues Related to the Digestive System and Eating Habits
 
  • Gastric bypass is one of the treatments recommended by specialist doctors to lose weight in addition to diet management and regular exercise programs.
  • Gastric bypass involved reducing the size of the stomach by using the surgery method.
  • Short-term side effects of surgery include acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, enlarged esophagus, and risk of infection.
  • Long-term side effects include dizziness, low sugar levels, malnutrition, stomach ulcer, and digestive problems
 

Health issues related to eating habits:

  • Gastritis: Inflammation and damage to the stomach epithelial layer caused by the action of hydrochloric acid.
  • Anorexia nervosa: An eating disorder whereby an individual always restricts him or herself from eating as they have a strong desire to be thin.
  • Bulimia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by excessive food intake followed by vomiting.
  • Muscle dysmorphia: A psychological disorder whereby an individual always feels that he or she is too small and underdevelop.