Final: Ch 29 Disorders of GI Function Flashcards
dysphagia definition and causes
difficulty swallowing
narrowing of esophagus (scarring, cancer)
CNS lesions of swallowing nerves
Dx of dysphagia
Dx: endoscopy w/ barium
3 phases of dysphagia
1: neuromuscular disorder
2: pharyngeal phage/transport phase
3: esophageal phase/peristalsis
esophageal diverticula
weaknesses in the wall retain food
inflammation & ulceration result
requires surgery
esophageal laceraion
tear in mucosa
caused by severe vomiting
hiatal hernia
stomach protrudes through diaphragm
sliding HH
herniation at GE junction
para-esophageal HH
separate gastric pouch herniated
GERD
gastric contents enter esophagus through weak esophageal sphincter
esophageal mucosa injured
symptoms of GERD (heartburn)
heartburn 30-60min after eating (severe)
heartburn worse when bending/lying down
can produce chest pain or trigger asthma
other symptoms of GERD
mucosal injury can cause erosion or stricture
barrett’s esophagus (squamous epithelium replaced by columnar)
diagnosis of GERD
history
barium swallow
endoscopy
treatment of GERD
avoid large meals, fat, caffeine, and alcohol
antacids, proton pump inhibitors
histamine-2 receptor blockers
esophageal cancer
squamous cell or adenocarcinoma
squamous cell from alcohol/smoking
adenocarcinoma starts with barrett’s esophagus
treatment for esophageal cancer
surgery if early stage
radiation/chemo for late stage
poor prognosis
acute gastritis
acute inflammation caused by meds (NSAIDS), alcohol, or bacterial toxins
chronic gastritis
chronic inflammation –> atrophy of glandular epithelium
most common cause of chronic gastritis
H pylori gastritis
difficult to cure
treat with antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors
autoimmune gastritis
Ab vs. parietal cells and IF (intrinsic factor)
accompanies type 1 DM & hashimoto’s thyroiditis
lack of IF –> vit b12 deficiency
peptic ulcer disease can be ______ or _______
gastric or duodenal
peptic ulcer disease can penetrate ______ only or enter the ________ muscle
mucosa, smooth muscle
risk factors for peptic ulcer disease
H pylori
NSAIDS
aspirin
infection in duodenal disease
bacteria cause inflammation –> cytokines –> damage mucosa
acid production is increased
NSAIDS in peptic ulcer disease
inhibit prostaglandins –> mucosal injury
less gastric irritation if use selective COX-2 inhibitors (celebrex)
clinical presentation of peptic ulcer disease
pain when the stomach is empty
hemorrhage b/c of erosion of arteries or veins –> tarry stool or coffee grounds emesis
perforation – peritonitis
Dx of peptic ulcer disease
H&P
X-ray w/ contrast
endoscopy
treatment of peptic ulcer disease
antacids
proton pump inhibitors
H2 receptor antagonists
surgery for bleeding
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
ulcers from gastrin-secreting tumor
most tumors in the pancreas
stress ulcers
seen with burns, sepsis, ARDS
stomach cancer is the __ most common worldwide
2nd
what increases risk for stomach cancer
eating smoked meat
H pylori infection
most stomach cancer is in which regions
pyloric
antrum
irregularly shaped
symptoms of stomach cancer
pain
weight loss
N/V
asymptomatic until late stage
Dx/Rx of stomach cancer
Dx: x-ray w/ contrast, endoscopy w/ biopsy
Rx: subtotal gastrectomy
irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
recurrent abdominal pain
n/v
bloating
farting, altered bowel movements
causes of IBS
poor nervous regulation
abnormal contractions due to stress
Dx of IBS
based on S&S
continuous or recurrent symptoms for > 12 wks in a year
2/3 of:
relief w/ pooping, onset associated w/ change in frequency, onset w/ change in stool appearance