IBS Flashcards
Common causes of a peptic ulcer- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
an infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
Cramps or pain in the stomach area. Constipation — infrequent stools that may be hard and dry. Feeling like you haven’t finished a bowel movement. Diarrhea — frequent loose stools. Symptom relief with a bowel movement Alternating between diarrhea and constipation. Mucus in the stool. Swollen or bloated stomach area.
What are the symptoms of IBS?
IBD vs IBS
It’s important not to confuse an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a disorder that affects the muscle contractions of the bowel and is not characterized by intestinal inflammation, nor is it a chronic disease
The cause of irritable bowel syndrome is
unknown. It is thought to result from a combination of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) tract movements, increased awareness of bodily functions, and a disruption in the communication between the brain and the GI tract
Foods That Trigger IBS Attack
Fiber-filled foods. Food and drinks with chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose or sorbitol. Carbonated drinks. Large meals. Fried and fatty foods
In IBS Dysregulation of intestinal motor and sensory functions of CNS; leads to
increase in motility and abnormal contractions w/changed frequency and consistency in bowel movements
WHat are the 2 stress ulcers?
Cushing and curling
What is the difference between cushing and curling stress ulcers?
Cushing ulcers are associated with a brain tumor or injury and typically are single, deep ulcers that are prone to perforation. They are associated with high gastric acid output and are located in the duodenum or stomach.
Extensive burns are associated with Curling ulcers.
What is a stress ukcer and what are the basic causes
fundus or proximal duodenum; from major physiologic stress or trauma
What is prehepatic caused by
overdestruction of RBCs (heme; Hemolytic anemia)
impaired uptake of bilirubin or decreased conjugation of bilirubin by the liver (hepatitis)
Intra-hepatic
What occurs in a personthat is post hepatic jaundice
bile flow is obstructed between liver and intestine in bile duct
What are the functions of the urinary system and describe them
- Excretion Removal of organic wastes from body fluids
- Elimination Discharge of waste products\
- Homeostatic regulation Of blood plasma volume and solute concentration
