Activity Sheet:

Part 1. Word Search

Directions: Below are descriptions of the common diseases of digestive System. Locate those diseases on the
puzzle by drawing an oblong on them. Then write the correct words/ diseases on the line after the given description.

1. It starts usually as red swelling or small blisters on the mucus lining of the mouth or tongue. Ulcerations of
these blisters make them painful.
Answer: _____________________________
2. It is described as the inflammation of the stomach lining. It is characterized by nausea, distension of the
abdomen, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes stomach bleeding.
Answer: _____________________________
3. A term that refers to gastric ulcers in the stomach and duodenal ulcers in the duodenum. It develops when
stomach lining is already eroded and underlying tissues are damaged by gastric juice.
Answer: _____________________________
4. It is the inflammation of the appendix.
Answer: _____________________________
5. It is due to intake of contaminated food and water, over indulgence in creamy food, certain fruits or due to
emotional stress.
Answer: _____________________________
6. The difficulty in defecation or egesting of bowels.
Answer: _____________________________

WORD SEARCH
R G H J U I O L J K P M A W D R D

A F H J R Q A W E A E S E A Z F C

P S D F G E R T A D F V C X W E A

P S D F D G D K K G M F F U N Y N

E D A E F S A H I S U L C O R Y K

N F E L O V E S C I E N C E J L E

D G H D C O N S T I P A T I O N R

I F R F F D H S J R D N M L H J S

C G R G F D Y A C C I Z E R R U O

I C A R G V O G V I V T R E C Y R

T X I E F G P P L T P G I S D H E

S X D W G J O N M I L A M S B H S

S D D F G J R E Q W A F H K L M B

G H K I O P D W E T Y D F G X C F

R G H J U I O L J K P M A W D R D

M N M R E C L U C I T P E P D E R

Analysis
1. What are the common diseases of the digestive system?
2. What are the symptoms of each diseases of the digestive system?
3. How can we prevent diseases of the digestive system?
4. Suggest at least two ways of treating these common diseases of digestive system?
PART II
Am I Complete?
Directions: Below is a table showing the diseases of the digestive system. Complete the information needed
to complete the table

DISEASES CAUSE EFFECT PREVENTION

1. Diarrhea
2. Constipation
3. Appendicitis
4. Peptic Ulcer
5. Gastritis
6. Canker Sores