Assessment - Lower GI Tract

Question 1

colitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the colon

Question 1

duodenitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the duodenum

Question 2

enterocele

Answer 2

hernia of the intestines

Question 3

enteropathy

Answer 3

disease of the intestines

Question 4

fistula

Answer 4

any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn’t be there

Question 5

anal fistula

Answer 5

abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin

Question 6

colovaginal fistula

Answer 6

abnormal opening between the colon and vagina

Question 7

diverticulitis

Answer 7

the inflammation of diverticula in the colon

Question 8

diverticulosis

Answer 8

the condition of having diverticula in the colon. It refers to a bulge, hernia, or pouch that forms off of the colon.

Question 9

celiac disease

Answer 9

disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten

Question 10

ileitis

Answer 10

inflammation of the ileum

Question 11

ileocolitis

Answer 11

inflammation of the ileum and colon

Question 12

jejunitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the jejunum

Question 13

jejunoileitis

Answer 13

inflammation of the jejunum and ileum

Question 14

malabsorption

Answer 14

incomplete or lack of absorbing nutrients from the intestines

Question 15

proctitis

Answer 15

inflammation of the anus and rectum

Question 16

proctoptosis

Answer 16

downward displacement of the rectum and anus

Question 17

rectitis

Answer 17

inflammation of the rectum

Question 18

ulcerative colitis

Answer 18

inflammation of the colon, characterized by ulcers