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Digestive Disorders: Common Conditions and Symptoms

Description: This quiz covers common digestive disorders, their symptoms, and potential treatments.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a common digestive disorder?

  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  3. Crohn's disease

  4. Common cold


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The common cold is a respiratory infection, not a digestive disorder.

What is the most common symptom of GERD?

  1. Heartburn

  2. Nausea

  3. Vomiting

  4. Diarrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus.

Which of the following is a symptom of IBS?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Bloating

  3. Constipation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IBS is characterized by a combination of abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea.

What is the cause of Crohn's disease?

  1. Infection

  2. Autoimmune disorder

  3. Diet

  4. Stress


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

Which of the following is a treatment for ulcerative colitis?

  1. Medication

  2. Surgery

  3. Diet

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ulcerative colitis can be treated with medication, surgery, diet, or a combination of these.

What is the most common symptom of celiac disease?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Weight loss

  3. Fatigue

  4. Skin rash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diarrhea is the most common symptom of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten.

Which of the following is a symptom of diverticulitis?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Fever

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diverticulitis, an inflammation of pouches in the colon, can cause abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.

What is the most common cause of pancreatitis?

  1. Gallstones

  2. Alcohol abuse

  3. Infection

  4. Trauma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gallstones are the most common cause of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.

Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis?

  1. Jaundice

  2. Dark urine

  3. Fatigue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, can cause jaundice, dark urine, and fatigue.

What is the most common type of liver cancer?

  1. Hepatocellular carcinoma

  2. Cholangiocarcinoma

  3. Hepatoblastoma

  4. Angiosarcoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer, accounting for about 75% of cases.

Which of the following is a symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Heartburn

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peptic ulcer disease, caused by sores in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, can cause abdominal pain, heartburn, and nausea.

What is the most common cause of gastroparesis?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Autoimmune disorders

  3. Surgery

  4. Medications


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is the most common cause of gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents.

Which of the following is a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Weight loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IBD, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

What is the most common type of esophageal cancer?

  1. Squamous cell carcinoma

  2. Adenocarcinoma

  3. Barrett's esophagus

  4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of esophageal cancer, accounting for about 90% of cases.

Which of the following is a symptom of colorectal cancer?

  1. Rectal bleeding

  2. Abdominal pain

  3. Weight loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon or rectum, can cause rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

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