GI - Class Notes/1 Flashcards
anorexia most common cx
psychological
squamous carcinoma of esophagus is caused by
smoking
low esophagus cancer aka
adenocarcinoma
bleeding in the low GI tract usually presents with
dark, tary stool
vomit that is bright red is usually from what
esophagus tear
hematochezia
passage of bright red blood in stool
how long is the normal transit from consuming food to anus
about 6 hours
occult bleeding
undetected bleeding
GERD can be caused by what
2
- buildup of gas from acid in stomach
2. structural issue with LES from hernia of stomach in the thoracic cavity
vomiting is a ___ from irritation
reflux
neurological issue can cause what reflux
vomiting
GERD drug of choice
proton pump inhibitor
GERD sx is dysphagia which is caused by
scar tissue
abdominal pain 1 hour after eating is to
GERD
GERD can cause metaplasia in the esophagus aka
Baret’s esophagitis
upper esophagus cancer aka
squamous carcinoma
most common cx of reflux
sphincter is incompetent (lowered LES)
viscous blood can cause
low blood flow and constipation of vascular issues
constipation causes stool to be what
4
- bulky
- hard
- painful
- bleeding from anus
gastritis and enteritis usually present with
2
- vomiting
2. diarrhea
dysphagia and laryngitis is a sx of
GERD
diarrhea - something is irritating what, which causes it to what?
something is irritating the mucosa layer causing it to contract quicker