Human disease L31: dobson pt3 gastroenterology Flashcards
80% of GI clinics patients present symptoms without demonstrable disease, what is the name of this condition before it has been diagnosed
Functional GI disease
what are the red flag symptoms of GI disease
if pateint is over 40 the following symptoms would be identified as red flags
weight loss
unexplained iron deficiency
anaemia
abdominal pains
vommiting
dysphagia
reflux
loss of apetite
are used to treat symptoms such as tummy pain and cramp (spasm). They are most often used for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The side-effects that may occur are usually minor.
what type of drug is being described
anti-spasmodics
acute inflammation of the liver is known as what disease
hepatitis
chronic inflammation of the liver is known as
cirrhosis
what is cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by long-term liver damage. The scar tissue prevents the liver working properly. Cirrhosis is sometimes called end-stage liver disease because it happens after other stages of damage from conditions that affect the liver, such as hepatitis.
when the body cannot regulate the iron levels in the body properly and there is a iron overload, what is the name given to this disease
haemachromatosis
primary biliary cirrhosis is a auto-immune disease, which part of the biliary system is destoyed
In PBC, the immune system (the body’s natural defence against infection and illness) mistakenly attacks the bile ducts.
what is sclerosing cholangitis
sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare disease that attacks the bile ducts. The word sclerosing means scarring. In SC, your bile ducts become scarred. They slowly narrow until bile backs up into your liver and starts to damage it.
if a liver disease is cryptogenic, what does that mean
the cause is unknown
is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen.
which condition is being described
Ascites
are small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually harmless, but may be associated with several diseases
what is being described
Telangiectasias
clinical features of liver disease include encephalopathy, which causes confusion and impaired consciousness
why does this occur
the liver is not working to its full function, therefore cannot remove the toxins in the blood as it normally would, these toxins then make their way to the brain causing damage.
what is coagulopathy
A coagulopathy is a condition that affects how your blood clots (takes longer), resulting in more bleeding during surgery, injury, delivery of a baby and/or menstruation.
the liver has a great capacity for regeneration, however this is not the case if the liver is what
cirrhotic
