GI Disorders Flashcards
inflammation of the peritoneum
peritonitis
what causes peritonitis
piercing abdominal wound, perforating ulcer, ruptured appendix,
how is peritonitis treated
debris removal and antibiotics
inflammation caused by anything that breaches the mucosal barrier
gastritis
erosions of the stomach wall
peptic or gastric ulcers
what usually causes peptic or gastric ulcers
helicobacter pylori bacteria
some causes by NSAIDs
what is caused by extreme stretching and intestinal irritants
vomiting (emesis)
examples of intestinal irritants
bacterial toxins, excessive alcohol, spicy foods, certain drugs
what causes excessive vomiting
dehydration, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances
what is hepatitis
viral infection, drug toxicity, wild mushroom poisoning
what is progressive chronic inflammation from chronic hepatitis or alcoholism
cirrhosis
how can cirrhosis be treated
liver transplant
what is inflamed diverticula that can rupture and leak into the peritoneal cavity
diverticulitis
what is irritable bowel syndrome
functional GI disorder, includes reoccurring abdominal pain, stool changes, bloating, flatulence, nausea, depression
what is a common factor of irritable bowel syndrome
stress
