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Diarrhea Flashcards

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Secretory?

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production & secretion of H2O & electrolytes by intestinal mucosa into lumen
Caused by bacterial toxins & neoplasms

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Osmotic

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Osmotic pressure created by unabsorbed particles pulls H20 into the intestine & slow reabsorption of H@0

  • LACTASTE DEFICIENCY
  • PANCREATIC DEFICNECY
  • INTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE
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malabsorption

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Inhibitor of effective absorb of nutrients may manifest as hypoalbuminemia –> intestine mucosa swelling & liquid stool.
Caused by mechanical & biochemical causes
- pancreatitis, diabetes

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Infectious

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infectious agents invade mucosa

Caused by C.Diff

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Exudative

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changes mucosal integrity & epithelial loss of tissue destruction
Radiation, chemo

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early signs dehydration in peds

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Dry mouth decreased urine output & weight loss

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LAte signs dehydration in peds

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sunken fontanelles, l/o tears, sucked eyes raid deep respirations & acidosis, cold extremities, rapid weak pulse, cyanosis, loss of skin turgor, coma

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