Gastrointestinal conditions pt1 Flashcards
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Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease
- The weakening of the ring muscle at the end of the _____
- Stomach _____ leaks due to weakness in the oesophagus muscle
- Increased _____
- Heartburn
- _____pain
- Acid _____
- Water brash
- Chronic _____
- Nausea
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Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease
- The weakening of the ring muscle at the end of the oesophagus
- Stomach acid leaks due to weakness in the oesophagus muscle
- Increased salivation
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Acid regurgitation
- Water brash
- Chronic cough
- Nausea
2
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Peptic Ulcer
- Main causes are _____ or from _____ infection
- The lining of the stomach becomes _____ from the acids
- _____ and _____ pain
- Dyspepsia
- Anaemia
- _____ weight loss
- Vomiting
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Peptic Ulcer
- Main causes are NSAIDs or from H. pylori infection
- The lining of the stomach becomes eroded from the acids
- Usually caused by prolonged NSAIDs use or H pylori infection
- Epigastric and chest pain
- Dyspepsia
- Anaemia
- Unexplained weight loss
- Vomiting
3
Q
Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
- Inflammation of the _____
- Due to the formation of _____ blocking the cystic ducts and blocking _____ ducts, this causes inflammation of the gallbladder
- Ultrasound
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Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
- Inflammation of the gallballder
- Due to the formation of gallstones blocking the cystic ducts and blocking biliary ducts, this causes inflammation of the gallbladder
- Ultrasound
4
Q
Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
- Localised tenderness and pain that radiates to the _____ and right _____
- Nausea and vomiting
- Aggravated with deep _____
- _____ meal can cause pain
- Palpable _____
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Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
- Localised tenderness and pain that radiates to the scapula and right shoulder
- Nausea and vomiting
- Aggravated with deep inspiration
- Fatty meal can cause pain
- Palpable gallbladder
5
Q
Type 1 Diabetes
- Autoimmune disease, the destruction of the _____ cells that help produce _____
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- _____ loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred _____
- Fasting blood test is > __ mmol/L
- HbA1c blood test at > __%
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Type 1 Diabetes
- Autoimmune disease, the destruction of the pancreas cells that help produce insulin
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Fasting blood test is > 7.0 mmol/L
- HbA1c blood test at > 6.5%
6
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Coeliac Disease
- Hereditary disorder, associated with malabsorption and gluten sensitivity
- Due to changes in the lining of the small intestines, there is reduce absorption of nutrition from food
- Gene testing for HLA-__ and HLA-__
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Coeliac Disease
- Hereditary disorder, associated with malabsorption and gluten sensitivity
- Due to changes in the lining of the small intestines, there is reduce absorption of nutrition from food
- Gene testing for HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8
7
Q
Coeliac Disease
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- ____ loss
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- _____ and bloating
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Coeliac Disease
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Flatulence and bloating
8
Q
Fatty Liver Disease
- Abnormal build up of fat in _____
- Caused by _____ and _____
- Dyslipidaemia
- Starvation (_____ drops)
- Hypertension
- _____ use
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Fatty Liver Disease
- Abnormal build up of fat in hepatocytes
- Caused by diabetes and obesity
- Dyslipidaemia
- Starvation (protein drops)
- Hypertension
- Drug use
9
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Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), it is common and may progress to _____
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), it is uncommon and can cause hepatocellular _____
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Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), it is common and may progress to cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), it is uncommon and can cause hepatocellular carcinoma
