Test Your Knowledge about Digestive Disorders

Health Quizzes

Answer "true" or "false" to the following statements. Then check your answers to see how much you know about digestive disorders.

Any sign of blood in the stool is reason enough to consult a physician.
True False

Women are less likely than men to develop colon cancer.
True False

The majority of ulcer disease can be traced to a bacterial infection.
True False

Cigarette smoking does not contribute to heartburn.
True False

Everyone should have a bowel movement at least once a day.
True False

Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by symptoms not by a particular medical test.
True False

Diarrhea itself is not a disease but rather a symptom that may be associated with many disorders.
True False

Indigestion and a heart attack can have similar symptoms.
True False

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pokes up into the chest through the esophageal opening.
True False

Sources:

American College of Gastroenterology
NDDIC National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Pediatric Crohn's & Colitis Association

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

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