GI conditions

Question 1

what is IBS?

Answer 1

Is a GI condition that causes disorders such as stomach pain, and alterations in BM. The causes are uncertain and can be related to diet and nutrition, bacteria (infection) and moods (anxiety).

Question 2

What is IBD?

Answer 2

It is a collection of GI disorders such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Onset is from 15-25yrs. Causes can be linked to GI inflammatory response or genetics. Prone to colon cancer.

Question 3

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: S+S

Answer 3

Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, flatus, bloating.

Question 4

IBS Diagnosis/ Assessment

Answer 4

Blood tests (underlying issues related)
Stool samples (bacteria), endoscopic investigations like colonoscopy, discussions about diet and nutrition, and health history.

Question 5

IBS Management

Answer 5

Physical activity, fibre (diet/ nutrition) knowledge of triggers, Antibiotics, laxatives, anti-diarrhoea meds, pain relief, Reduction of alcohol and certain foods.
Suport and education.

Question 6

IBD S+S (Crohn/ Ulcerative Colitis)

Answer 6

Crohn’s: Nausea, pain, weight loss, diarrhea and bleeding.
Ulcerative colitis: Blood in stool, mucus stool, loss of appetite, pain.

Question 7

IBD diagnosis/ assessment

Answer 7

Colonoscopy, Xrays, HX, Bowel sounds, physical examination, Stool sample, bloods.

Question 8

IBD: Management

Answer 8

Diet: Avoid food that cause gas (Dairy, nuts, Alcohol, caffeine) Vitamins and supplements, Clear fluids and proteins
Medications: Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressant, Anti-diarrhea
Procedures: Colectomy (removal of the colon) Ileostomy (ileum stoma)

Question 9

IBD: what is Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis?

Answer 9

Crohn’s: the inflammation of parts of the GI (can be throughout the GI tract).
Ulcerative colitis: Continous inflammation of the colon.

Question 10

What are is Hepatis and the S+S??

Answer 10

Inflammation of the liver caused by viral, bacteria and hepatoxic medications. There var different viral types (ABCDE)
S+S Jaundice, flu like symptoms, dark urine. vomiting.

Question 11

What are the types of hepatitis
Transmission
Vaccine

Answer 11

A vaccine Fecal and oral food and water- IgG immune
B body fluids waccine
C body fluids
D Depends on B
E water and food

Question 12

What is acute Pancreatitis?
S+S
Interventions

Answer 12

Sudden inflammation of the pancreas caused immune response. When the pancreas starts auto-digestion
EG Exocrine- asinaor cells (amylase, Lipase and protases stay in the pancreatic duct.
Endocrine- Islets of Langerhans (insulin, glucagon and statins) Affected.
S+S hyperlipemia, Increased BGL, Nausea vomiting, fever
IV fluids, monitor BGL, Pain.

Question 13

what is Cholelithiasis ?

Answer 13

Gallstones located in the Gall bladder is made by too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin.