Abdominal Conditions Flashcards
where is the stomach located?
left upper quadrant/ epigastric
what is the function of the stomach?
mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
where is the liver located?
upper right quadrant/ epigastric
what are the 3 functions of the liver?
production of bile
regulates chemical levels in blood
aids waste elimination
where is the pancreas located?
epigastric
what is the function of the pancreas?
making enzymes and hormones
where is the gallbladder?
upper right quadrant, next to liver
what is the function of the gallbladder?
storage of bile
where is the spleen located?
upper left quadrant
what is the function of the spleen?
blood filtration
where are the kidneys located?
left and right lumbar/ flank
what is the function of the kidneys? (4)
waste removal
control bp
make red blood cells
control ph levels
where is the appendix located?
lower right quadrant
where is the bladder located?
hypogastric region
what are the 5 abdominal red flags?
sepsis markers servere pain severe vomiting dehydration significant bleeds
what 6 condition could present as epigastric pain?
gastritis GORD pancreatitis barrets oesophageal varicies oesophagitis
what is the gastritis?
inflamed stomach lining following damage by toxic substances.
what are the 4 symptoms of gastritis?
indigestion
during stomach
nausea
feeling full
what is GORD? (gastric oesophageal reflux disease)
chronic acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid leaks up the oesophagus due to weak sphincters
what are the 4 symptoms of GORD?
acid reflux 2x weekly
bad breath
bloating
oesophagitis
what is pancreatitis?
inflammation of the pancreas. caused by gallstones (acute) or excess alcohol consumption (chronic)
what are the 3 symptoms of pancreatitis?
severe epigastric pain radiating into back
temperature
diarrhoea
what is Barretts?
serious complication of GORD. stomach acid damages the smooth muscle which causes it the grow abnormally.
what are the symptoms of Barretts?
none specific
what is oesophageal varicies?
enlarge viens in the oesophagus, often linked to liver disease. when the blood flow to liver is restricted, the blood flows into smaller vessels causing enlargement
what are the symptoms of oesophageal varicies?
none until rupture then cat heam