GI disorders Flashcards
appendicitis
periumbilical or epigastric pain
starts as colicky the localized to RLQ
pain occurs hours before vomiting
cholecystitis
severe epigastric or RUQ pain that is referred to shoulder
vomiting with eating related to gallbladder disease
diverticulitis
epigastric pain that radiates to left side of abdomen
pain especially occurs after eating
intestinal obstruction
severe, abrupt, spasm-like pain that refers to umbilicus epigastrium (upper and middle abdomen)
described as “gripping”
vomit bilious material-fecal smelling fluid
leaking abdominal aneurysm
steady, throbbing, midline pain over aneurysm
may radiate to back or flank
described as tearing
pancreatitis I
acute, excruciating LUQ, umbilical, or epigastric pain
pain may be referred to flank or left shoulder
pain may be so severe causes fainting
perforated gastric/duodenal ulcer
abrupt RLQ pain that may be referred to shoulder
described as “burning”
test for h.pylori if not perforated
rupture of abdominal organs
pain is felt all over abdomen. no localization
biliary stones
intense pain RLQ
“cramping”
acute gastroenteritis
nause/v
diarrhea
tired d/t frequent n/v
soft belly
no rebound tenderness
comfort care 24-48 hours
hyperactive bs
ibs
primarily dx of exclusion.most people have both diarrhea and constipation. can have more one than another
diarrhea
occurs 6-10 times in 24 hours then dehydration risk
gets
pain 30-60 minutes after eating
acute gastritis
commit stomach contents
can be caused by meds:aspirin, dig, NSAIDs, anti-htn, antibiotics, alcohol
pyloric stenosis
blockage that cusses vomiting an eagerness to eat again
weight loss
