Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Missing Teeth
malocclusion; inadeuate food chewing (bolting); digestive disturbances
What is the signs and symptoms of Impacted Third Molars
decay more often than other teeth; pain when eruption
What is the signs and symptoms of Dental Caries
white spots of tooth surface; toothache; hypersenitivity
What is the signs and symptoms of Discolored Teeth
obvious and colors may vary
What is the signs and symptoms of Gingivitis
red, soft, and shiny; bleed easily; not obvious
What is the signs and symptoms of Periodontitis
end result of gingivitis; abscesses form; teeth fall out
What is the signs and symptoms of Oral Tumors
small, pale lumps, or or on the mouth; cancerous or benign
What is the signs and symptoms of Malocclusion
protrusion or a recession of the jaw; teeth out of position; difficult mastication
What is the signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
clicking sounds during chewing; pain or aching around ears and jaw; tinnitus
What is the signs and symptoms of Tooth Abscesses
aches or throbs; painful when biting and chewing
What is the signs and symptoms of Mouth Ulcers
aphthous and traumatic ulcers; pale yellow spots with red borders
What is the signs and symptoms of Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
produce ulcers; exposure to sun, stress, stimulants are associated with them
What is the signs and symptoms of Thrush
pale yellow patches in the mouth; fungal infection
What is the signs and symptoms of Necrotizing Periodontal Disease
painful, red swollen gyms with ulcers that bleed; metallic taste in mouth and bad breath
What is the signs and symptoms of Oral Leukoplakia
white plaque is a thickening and hardening of mucous membrane; sensitive
What is the signs and symptoms of Oral Cancer
white, patchy lesion or an oral ulcer fails to heal; dysphagia; loosening of teeth
What is the signs and symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
burning belching; erosive esophagitis with bleeding; dental caries
What is the signs and symptoms of Esophageal Varices
esophagus veins become dilated and twisted at distal end; dyspepsia; hemorrhage; hematemesis
What is the signs and symptoms of Esophagitis
heart burn; hematemesis
What is the signs and symptoms of Esophageal Cancer
Iron-deficiency anemia; hoarseness in voice; fistula
What is the signs and symptoms of Gastric and Duodenal Peptic Ulcers
symptom free; weight loss; upper abdomen pain; blood in vomit and stool
What is the signs and symptoms of Gastritis
indigestion, feeling of fullness; fatty food interolerance
What is the signs and symptoms of Gastric Cancer
asymptomatic; later weight loss and abdominal pain
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute Appendicitis
abdominal pain that starts as vague discomfort and goes to RLQ
What is the signs and symptoms of Hiatal Hernia
stomach contents regurgitate esophagus; heartburn
What is the signs and symptoms of Abdominal Hernia
notice a bump in inguinal area or area; pain if trapped or singulated
What is the signs and symptoms of Crohn’s Disease (Regional Enteritis)
chronic diarrhea; abdomen is tender and distended; malnutrition; perianal fisures
What is the signs and symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
continuous inflammation of the mucosa of rectum and colon; bloody diarrhea; mucoid stools
What is the signs and symptoms of Gastroenteritis
filled with products of inflammation;
What is the signs and symptoms of Intestinal Obstruction
contents can’t move forward-blockage; bloated, pain; elevated WBC count
What is the signs and symptoms of Diverticulosis (Diverticular Disease)
no specific symptoms
what is the signs and symptoms of Diverticulitis
infection due to trapped feces; abdominal pain; adhesions; abscesses and fistula
What is the signs and symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
weakness; weightloss; iron-deficiency anemia; pallor; ascites; chachexia
What is the signs and symptoms of Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis
greenish, foul-smelling watery diarrhea; electrolyte imbalance; turgor skin
What is the signs and symptoms of Short-Bowel Syndrome
signs of malnutrition; diarrhea and abnormal stools;
What is the signs and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
cramplike or aching abdominal pain; change of bowel habits;
What is the signs and symptoms of Peritonitis
abscess and adhesions; hyperemic and edematous as fluid accumulates
What is the signs and symptoms of Hemorrhoids
rectal pain, itching, protrusion; mucous discharge from rectum
What is the signs and symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver
asymptomatic; hobonail liver; ascites; gynecomastia
What is the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A
dark urine, clay-colored stool. Jaundice, malaise
What is the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B
dark urine, clay-colored stool. Jaundice, malaise
What is the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis C
dark urine, clay-colored stool. Jaundice, malaise
What is the signs and symptoms of Cancer of the Liver
no symptoms
What is the signs and symptoms of Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)
asymptomatic until complete obstuction;
What is the signs and symptoms of Cholecystitis
acute colicky pain, radiates to right lower scapular region
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
diaphoretic and tachycardic; shallow repsirations; mild jaundice
What is the signs and symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
abdominal pain; steatorrhea; glucose intollerance
What is the signs and symptoms of Malnutrition
eating too much or too little; loss of energy; skin lesions;
What is the signs and symptoms of Malabsorption Syndrome
impaired digestion and unable to absorb fat; bloating
What is the signs and symptoms of Celiac Disease (Gluten Enteropathy)
weight loss; anorexia; abdominal distention, intestinal bleeding; dermatitis herpetiformis
What is the signs and symptoms of Food Poisoning
rumbling stomach; 24-48 hours after
What is the signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
female adolscent who is meticulous; refuses food intake
What is the signs and symptoms of Bulimia
fear of becoming fat; weight loss
What is the signs and symptoms of Motion Sickness
nausea and vomiting when riding in vehicle, oat, airplane, or other means
