Info from PBL GI-1 Flashcards
What is odynophagia?
Pain when swallowing
What is dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing
What does Rx mean?
Prescribed drug
What organs lie in the LUQ?
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Spleen
What organs lie in the RUQ?
- Liver
- Gall bladder
What organs lie in the LLQ?
- Large intestine
- Ovaries
What organs lie in the RLQ?
- Appendix
- Ovaries
What is sacral icterus?
Yellowing of the eyes
What is caput medusae?
Green/blue veins around the umbilicus, caused by liver problems
What can H. Pylori lead to if left untreated?
Peptic ulcers
What can long-term use of omeprazole lead to?
Osteoporosis
Due to prevention of calcium, magnesium etc. absorption
What is dysplasia?
Abnormal growth; often a precursor to malignancy
What is peptic ulcer disease a precursor to?
Cancer
What do black watery stools indicate?
Upper GI bleed
What does coffee ground NGT aspirate/emesis indicate?
Upper GI bleed