HIATAL HERNIA Flashcards
1
Q
The opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes becomes enlarged and part of the
upper stomach tends to Move up into the lower portion of the thorax.
A
hiatal hernia
2
Q
types of hiatal hernia
A
sliding
paraesophageal
3
Q
sliding
gastroesophageal junction becomes displaced
A
type 1
4
Q
parallel migration of part of the stomach
A
type 2
5
Q
combination of type 1 and 2
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type 3
6
Q
stomach and other internal organs migrate to hiatus
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type 4
7
Q
risk factors of hiatal hernia
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increasing age
increasing BMI
elevated IAP
COPD
pregnancy
straining
8
Q
S/Sx of hiatal hernia
A
same sa gerd
9
Q
common s/sx for hiatal hernia
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indigestion
heart burn
10
Q
treatment for hiatal hernia
A
elevate HOB after meals
increase OFI intake with meals
increase carb content
decrease protien
11
Q
wrong direction and correct rate
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hiatal hernia
