GI Disorders (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is coeliac disease?
A
-The small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten
2
Q
Treatment for coeliac disease?
A
-Gluten-free diet
3
Q
What is ulcerative colitis?
A
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Affects the lining of the Large I and rectum
4
Q
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
A
- Bloody diarrhoea
- Abdomen pain
- Fever
5
Q
Where does ulcerative colitis begin?
A
-Rectum and spreads to the colon
6
Q
What causes ulcerative colitis?
A
- Unknown
- Can be triggered by certain foods
7
Q
What are some complications of ulcerative colitis?
A
- Bleeding
- Severe diarrhoea
8
Q
What is Crohn’s disease?
A
-Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
9
Q
How is Crohn’s disease caused and diagnosed?
A
- Unknown
- Endoscopy
10
Q
How does Crohn’s disease affect the body?
A
-Any area of the GI tract
11
Q
Signs and symptoms of Chron’s disease?
A
- Pain
- Anorexia
- Fever
- Diarrhoea
