Digestive System
Where does the digestive system start?
Your mouth. (Where the indigestion of food happens)
Which side should you sleep on if you have GERD?
Which gender is Helmers Myopathy more common in?
Males.
What does stomach acid help with?
It helps digest food and protect us from harmful microbes.
Which intestines absorb most of the nutrients?
The small intestines.
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What are symptoms of Helmers Myopathy regarding your heart and calves?
Your heart and calves may enlarge.
Around how many people in the U.S are affected by myofibrillar myopathies?
1000 (It is generally very rare)
What are the 3 symptoms of indigestion?
Loss of appetite, Bloating, Nausea/Vomiting, and Burning feeling in the stomach.
What does the LES (Lower esophageal sphincter) act like in GERD?
Acts like a valve (Opens up and closes)
What treatments/life managements can be done for Helmers Myopathy?
Physical therapy/medication, exercise, and frequent monitoring of the muscle function/respiratory strength.
How many stages is GERD classified in?
4 Stages
What pH level should your stomach acid be between?
ph 1.5 and 2
Why does the burning feeling in your chest happen during heartburn?
The acid during acid reflux irritates the lining of the esophagus.
As Helmer’s myopathy progresses, what happens to the amount of aggregates?
It accumulates making muscle fibers degenerate.
What do H2 blockers do for GERD?
Reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
What is acid chyme?
A liquid that consists of partially digested food, stomach acids, and enzymes.
Why does GERD affect obese or pregnant people more?
The increased pressure on the stomach and hormonal changes for pregnant women, gives a higher chance to weaken the valve.
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In Helmers Myopathy, why are proximal and distal (Shoulders, hips, upper arms/legs) muscles at greater risk?
They are involved in high load movements