11 Gastrointestinal Disorders Flashcards
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Laboratory Tests (Liver enzymes, WBCs) Culture of stool Biopsy CT MRI Ultrasound Endoscopy colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Scope that visualizes upper GI tract
Colonoscopy
scope that visualizes lower GI tract; inserted through rectum
Diseases of the Esophagus
Dysphagia
Esophageal varices
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Dysphagia
difficulty or painful swallowing
Esophageal varices
enlarged veins in the lower esophagus
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Symptoms include heartburn
Risk factors, Treatment 11/2 (1)
define Peptic Ulcers
open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your SI
type of Peptic Ulcers
Gastric ulcers
Duodenal ulcers
Gastric ulcers
occur inside of stomach
Duodenal ulcers
occur inside of upper portion of SI (duodenum)
causes for Peptic Ulcers
Helicobacter pylori (H Pylori), a bacteria
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Inherited
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of stomach (gastro-) and intestines (enter-)
Symp, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment 11/2 (2)
Appendicitis
Acute and painful inflammation of appendix
Sign/Symp, Treatment
Celiac Disease
Autoimmune, gluten intolerance that leads to damage in SI
Sign/Symp, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment 11/2 (3)