Lower GI Diseases Flashcards
describe 3 phases of dumping syndrome.
Early: 10-15min pm. High CHO foods. Too much blood to SI=high HR, faint, sweat
Intermediate: 20-60min pm. CHO ferment in colon=abd bloat/cramp, gassy, diarrhea
Late: 1-3 hr pm. Reactive hypoglycemia from too much insulin to respond to high CHO diet=sweat, shake, hunger.
MNT tips for Dumping Syndrome.
Liquids between meals Less simple CHO and more complex CHO 20% protein MCT with steatorrhea 5-6 small meals Slow, well chew meals Lay down after meals
What is at high risk with removal of ileum?
Fat malabsorption b/c it absorbs bike salts. Also B12 deficiency and fat sol vits.
What is at risk with removal of colon (mainly)?
Dehydration and low electrolytes/Vit K.
What is dumping syndrome and when is it common?
Too much food or liquid passes pyloric sphincter into the duodenum. Happens after gastric surgery.
Define Diarrhea.
It is a symptom.
SI or LI is irritated and fecal matter moves too rapidly thru intestine.
WHO= equal or more than 3 liquid stools per day
What are 2 types of diarrhea (based on the length of it)?
Acute:2-3 days (bad for infants and old)
Persistent:>14 days. Bad for dehydration, mucosa changes and malnutrition.
3 main types of diarrhea?
Secretory
Osmotic
Anti-biotic associated (AAD)
What is secretory diarrhea?
From eating bacteria or toxins(food poison or Cholera)
Fasting does NOT stop the diarrhea.
Dehydration and losing electrolytes.
What is osmotic diarrhea?
Eat too many osmotically active solutes (theophylline in TPN, grape jc, sports drinks)
Too much fluid rushes to GI.
Consumption is irritant so fasting relieves.
What are some med classes that could cause diarrhea?
H2 receptor agonists, PPI, antibiotics, NSAIDS, Na and beta blocker drugs, metformin, etc
What is AAD?
Microflora disturbed so C. Diff can colonize. NAP1 is most common strain. Spread with fecal-oral contact.
What is CDI? What is CDAD?
C diff infection and C diff associated diarrhea.
What meds used to treat CDAD?
metronidazole (Flagyl)
What puts you at risk for c. Diff?
Hospital stays, older than 65, really ill, NG usage. Need to wash hands and not overuse antibiotics.
What are main Tx for diarrhea?
Treat the cause first!
Use ORT to correct electrolytes/acid-base, anti-motility drugs, BRAT diet, pre/probiotic use, fecal transplant.
What are key components of ORT?
Glc, KCl, NaCl, Na3Citrate
What is the Brat diet and why is it used?
Banana, white rice, applesauce, toast.
Rice is binding. Refined easy on stomach.
What are probiotics? Prebiotics?
Live bacteria that are eaten and improve microbial colon balance.
Foods that are eaten and stimulate the growth of colon bacteria. (Fructans, resistant starch)
What are good sources of probiotics?
Yogurt, kefir, tempeh, miso, kimchi
What is constipation?
Symptom. Hard, infrequent stools. Feel incomplete BM and strain.
MNT for constipation.
Check for obstructions, motility probs and tumors first. High fiber diet Exercise -moderate Enough fluids (2-3L/day) Eat prunes, grapefruit, natural licorice