Lower GI tract Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms or appendicitis
A
Pain in umbeliacle region - low right
Nausea vom
Decreased appetite
2
Q
Clinical signs appendicitis
A
Tenderness or guarding
Fever
High wbc
3
Q
What are the complications of c diff
A
Pseudomonas colitis
Dehydrated
Toxic mega Colon
Bowel perforation
4
Q
Symptoms of crohns
A
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Vomiting
5
Q
Complications of crohns
A
Fistula Anemia Malabsorption Skin eye joints effected Bowel obstruction and perforation
6
Q
Symptoms of colitis
A
Diarrhoea with blood and mucosa
7
Q
Complications colitis
A
Increased chance of cancer
Blood loss
Mega colon
8
Q
Who is at risk of bowel cancer
A
Elderly Genetics Jewish Ibd Diet high red meat Benign polyps
9
Q
Who is at risk of small bowel neoplasia
A
Crohns
Coeliac
Radiation
Genetic
10
Q
Symptoms of coeliac disease
A
Pain and discomfort digestive tract Chronic constipation or diarrhoea Anemia Failure to thrive Fatigue
