Gastrointestinal conditions pt2

Question 1

Crohn’s Disease

• Chronic inflammation affecting the _____ intestines and _____
• Link between _____, _____ factors and intestinal _____
• Can have abnormal response and compromised _____ barrier function
• Linked with __ cell function gene

Answer 1

Crohn’s Disease

• Chronic inflammation affecting the small intestines and colon
• Link between genetic, environmental factors and intestinal microflora
• Can have abnormal response and compromised epithelial barrier function
• Linked with Th17 cell function gene

Question 2

Crohn’s Disease

• Diarrhoea
• _____ pain
• Weight _____
• Low-grade _____
• Fatigue
• Malnourishment
• Colonoscopy

Answer 2

Crohn’s Disease

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss
• Low-grade fever
• Fatigue
• Malnourishment
• Colonoscopy

Question 3

Ulcerative Colitis

• Chronic inflammation affecting _____, _____ and _____
• The lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed and tiny _____ form on the surface
• Link with __ and __ gene
• CT scan, MRI and _____

Answer 3

Ulcerative Colitis

• Chronic inflammation affecting mucosa, colon and rectum
• The lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed and tiny ulcers form on the surface
• Link with HNF4A and CDH1 gene
• CT scan, MRI and Ultrasound

Question 4

Ulcerative Colitis

• Watery _____ with blood
• _____ cramp pain
• Fatigue
• Loss of _____
• Weight _____

Answer 4

Ulcerative Colitis

• Watery diarrhea with blood
• Abdominal cramp pain
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss

Question 5

Type 2 Diabetes

• Insulin deficiency cause by _____-cell dysfunction and insulin _____
• Lethargy
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Frequent _____ or _____ infection
• _____ vision
• Poor wound _____
• Weight _____

Answer 5

Type 2 Diabetes

• Insulin deficiency cause by beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance
• Lethargy
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Frequent fungal or bacterial infection
• Blurred vision
• Poor wound healing
• Weight loss

Question 6

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

-Number of different causes:
\_\_\_\_\_ infection
\_\_\_\_\_ irritant
\_\_\_\_\_ intolerance
Too much \_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_ foods
\_\_\_\_\_ drinks
Antibiotics

Answer 6

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

-Number of different causes:
Bowel infection
Food irritant
Lactose intolerance
Too much fibre
Fatty foods
Carbonated drinks
Antibiotics

Question 7

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• _____ pain, usually lower _____ quadrant
• _____ or constipation
• Flatulence

Answer 7

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Abdominal pain, usually lower left quadrant
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Flatulence

Question 8

Diverticulitis

• Small defects in the muscle wall of the _____ intestines or _____
• Diverticula form on the lining of the large intestines, this is due to infection or inflammation
• __% usually occurs in the colon

Answer 8

Diverticulitis

• Small defects in the muscle wall of the large intestines or colon
• Diverticula form on the lining of the large intestines, this is due to infection or inflammation
• 90% usually occurs in the colon

Question 9

Diverticulitis

• _____ or diarrhoea
• _____ cramps in left _____ flank
• _____bleeding
• Usually settles in __-__ days

Answer 9

Diverticulitis

• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Abdominal cramps in left intermediate flank
• Rectal bleeding
• Usually settles in 2-3 days