Lesson 4: Herniations and Obstructions of the Lower GI Tract

Question 1

hernia

Answer 1

is any protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the muscle that normally contains it.

Question 2

inguinal hernia

Answer 2

is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through the abdominal muscle that usually holds it in place.

Question 3

volvulus

Answer 3

An obstruction in the intestine caused by a twisting and knotting of the bowel.

Question 4

irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 4

Abnormally increased motility of the intestines, commonly associated with emotional stress; characterized by diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.

Question 5

ileus

Answer 5

a failure of peristalsis with obstruction of the intestines caused by adhesions, a tumor, or stones.

Question 6

intussusception

Answer 6

The prolapse of one segment of the intestine into the lumen of another segment.