Lower Gastro Pt 2 Flashcards
What is malabsorption syndrome?
Impaired absorption of fats, carbohydrates, proteins; minerals and vitamins
Diganosis and treatment is?
Depends on the cause of it
Most common malabsorption is ?
Lactose intolerance
What are other common malabsorption? (4)
IBD
celiac disease
Tropical sprue
Cystic fibrosis
Most common sighs of Malabsorption is?
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Steatorrhea
What is celiac disease?
Triggered by what?
Autoimmune disease that damages small intestines muscles that is triggered by gluten
What is some examples of gluten? (3)
Wheat
Barley
Rye
Celiac disease is also associated with other autoimmune disorders like? (3)
RA
type 1 diabetes
Thyroid disease
Celiac disease is most common in who
And during what stage in life?
Women
begin childhood
3 factors for celiac disease is?
Genetic predisposition
Gluten ingestion
Immune mediated response
What are manifestations of celiac disease? (4)
Foul smelling diarrhea
Abdominal pain
flatulence abdominal distention
Malnutrition
Atypical clinical manifestation for celiac disease is?
Joint pain
Osteoporosis
Dental enamel
Hypoplasia
Fatigue
Peripheral neuropathy
Reproductive problems
Dermatitis herpetoformis
Other manifestation are?
Weight loss
Muscle wasting
Signs of malnutrition
Iron deficiency anemia
Lactose intolerance
Osteoporosis
What is lactase deficiency?
Mainly in who?
Happens at?
Lactase enzyme deficient or absen
Asian or African Americans
Premature birth
Lactose malabsorption results in bacterial overgrowth promotes ?
Lactose fermentation in small bowel ; intestinal d manage interferences with absorption
What is short bowel syndrome?
Reduced surface area in small intestine results in inadequate absorption of nutrients
Cause of SBS is? (3)
Damage to intestinal muscosa
Congenital defects
Surgical removed 70-75 small intestine
SBS symptoms are? (6)
Dehydration
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Malnutrition
Vitamin deficient
Electroly imbalances
Other SBS is?
Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Steatorrhea
Nutrient deficient manifestations
Notes
Interprofessional care for SBS is? (3)
Fluid & electrolyte balance
Normal Nutritional status
Control of diarrhea
Treatment for SBS is? (5)
Nutritional support
Parental/enteral nutrition
Medications to control fecal
Tailored diet
Intestinal transplant
