GI Disorders Flashcards
1
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Celiac disease
A
Gluten intolerance
Loss of villi, loss of absorption
2
Q
Cholecystits
A
Inflammation of gallbladder
3
Q
Cholelithiasis
A
Gallstones
4
Q
Diverticula
A
Outpouching in intestines
Usually lower left quadrant
5
Q
Dysphagia
A
Difficulty swallowing
6
Q
Irritable bowl syndrome
A
Spastic colon Distention Pain Diarrhea Stress related
7
Q
Barrett’s esophagus
A
Metaplasia of esophageal cells into stomach cells
Caused by gerd
8
Q
Crohn’s disease
A
Young people Affects distal ileum Ascending colon Right sided problem Skip lesions No bloody diarrhea Autoimmune Leads to dehydration
9
Q
Hirschprung
A
Congenital mega colon
Absence of myenteric plexus
10
Q
Pyloric stenosis
A
Infant projectile vomiting
11
Q
Ulcerative colitis
A
Bloody diarrhea
Affects left side of abdomen
Lead pipe rigidity
12
Q
Volvulus
A
Twisting of an organ around its long axis
13
Q
Zenkers diverticulim
A
Outpouching of esophagus
