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digestion ch 8 Flashcards

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anal fistula

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tube-like passageway between anus and skin near anus. usually caused by infection developed into abscess (pus-filled area)

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anorexia nervosa

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self-deprivation of food; pathological weight loss, affects digestive system

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appendicitis

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inflammation of appendix

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bulimia

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gorging with food then purging; vomiting, excessive exercise, laxatives

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celiac disease

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malabsorption syndrome; weight loss and diarrhea, caused by foods containing gluten

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cholecytitis

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inflammation of gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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stones in gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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scarring of liver due to alcohol, drugs, or virus such as hepatitis

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colon cancer

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tumor of glandular tissues (adenocarcinoma) in colon, rectum, or both

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Crohn’s Disease

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chronic; inflammation of digestive tract

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dental carries

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tooth decay or cavity; destroys enamel or dentin

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enteritis

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inflammation of intestines, diarrhea

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esophageal varices

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swollen, tortuous veins in upper distal part of esophagus of upper part of stomach

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of stomach and intestines; stomach bug

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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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backwards flow of stomach acids into esophagus

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hepatitis

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inflammation of liver; usually caused by viral infection

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hepatitis A

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acute, spread through food contaminated by feces of person infected

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hepatitis B

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chronic, potentially life threatening; spread through blood or other bodily fluids during sexual contact or birth

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hepatitis C

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chronic, potentially life threatening; blood or bodily fluids during blood transfusion or illegal drug needles

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hernia

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protrusion of organ or structure through muscle that usually contains it

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hiatal hernia

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upper part off stomach protrudes through esophageal opening in diaphragm

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inguinal hernia

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portion of intestines protrude through weakened abdominal wall or groin

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intestinal obstruction

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partial or complete stoppage of digested food in intestinal tract

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ileus

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temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis, commonly seen 24-72 hours after abdominal surgery; pain, vomiting, fever, abdominal distension, absence of stool formation

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intestinal adhesions

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fibrous bands of tissue that normally bind intestines together, may result from trauma or inflammation

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intussusception

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folding of one part of intestine into opening of adjacent section; younger children or infants

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strangulating obstruction

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blood flow to segment of intestines blocked; can lead to necrosis, gangrene, and perforation

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volvulus

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abnormal twisting of the intestine

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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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diarrhea, cramping, bloating, constipation; associated with stress and tension

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pancreatitis

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inflammation of pancreas

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peptic ulcer

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gastric or duodenal ulcer (open sore); caused by helicobacter pylori

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periodontal disease

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inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone

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peritonitis

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inflammation of abd cavity caused by bacterial infection; after rupture of abdominal organ or abd region trauma

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ulcerative colitis

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chronic inflammation of colon with ulcers

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lack or no appetite

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anorexia

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accumulation of fluid in abdomen

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ascites

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borborygmus

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movement of gas/fluid through digestive tract, producing grumbling

38
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difficult stool elimination

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constipation

39
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fluid loss exceeds fluid intake

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dehydration

40
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abnormally frequent elimination of loose/watery stool

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diarrhea

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dyspepsia

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difficult digestion

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dysphagia

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difficult swallowing

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emesis

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vomiting

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eructation

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release of stomach gas through mouth

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flatus

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gas expelled from anus

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halitosis

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bad breath

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hematemisis

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vomiting of blood

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hematochezia

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bright red blood discharged from anus

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jaundice

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yellow skin and other tissue; high blood levels of bilirubin (yellow substance in bile)

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nausea

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urge to vomit

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regurgitation

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return of swallowed food from stomach

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ulcer

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open sore or lesion of mucous lining in gastric organ (like stomach or esophagus)

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abdominal ultrasound

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sound waves to get image of abdominal organs

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barium enema; lower gastrointestinal (LGI)

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x-ray of large intestine including rectum, uses barium as contrast medium

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endoscopy

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examination of body organs or cavities through scope

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capsule endoscopy

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tiny wireless camera takes pictures of digestive tract

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colonoscopy

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examining of colon using scope

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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examination of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using scope

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gastroscopy

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examination of stomach using scope

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laparoscopy

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placing laparoscope through abdominal wall into internal organ to examine

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sigmoidoscopy

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visual examination of sigmoid colon using scope

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fluoroscopy

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x-ray using fluoroscope for real-time moving images of interior

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amylase

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blood test detect elevated levels of enzyme common in pancreatic disorders

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liver profile

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measures enzymes involved in liver functions and waste products produced as result

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occult blood test

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test for blood in stool

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serology test

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seeking common antigen/antibody

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upper gastrointestinal (UGI)

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x rays of stomach and duodenum after barium swallowed

69
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acid blocker

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block acid production in stomach

70
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antiemetic

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relieves nausea or vomiting

71
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bariatric surgery

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lap bands, gastric bypasses; reduce size of stomach or digestive tract

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