Chapter 20 - ABD & GI Flashcards
Define
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
A tear in the lining of the esophagus, which can cause bleeding.
Define
Boerhaave syndrome
A rupture of the esophagus, which can be a life-threatening condition.
Gastroenteritis
An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, which can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
Diverticulitis
An inflammation of diverticula, which are small pouches that can form in the walls of the intestines.
Crohn’s disease
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ulcerative colitis
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine.
Appendicitis
An inflammation of the appendix, which is a small, finger-shaped pouch that is attached to the cecum, the first part of the large intestine.
Pancreatitis
An inflammation of the pancreas, which is a gland that produces enzymes that help to digest food.
Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and other factors.
Cirrhosis
A chronic liver disease that is characterized by scarring of the liver.
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing.
Odynophagia
Painful swallowing.
septicemia
a generalized infection of the bloodstream that could be caused by a GI disorder
