Respiratory, digestive pathology's Flashcards
LRI, obstructive disorder characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscle in bronchi, obstruction, inflammation & increased mucous, expirstory wheezing
asthma
LRI, inflammation of the bronchial tubes/may be acute or chronic
bronchitis
a collection of lung problems that can cause structural changes in the lungs can result from emphysema or chronic bronchitis
COPD
Production of thick, viscous secretions affects digestive system
most common lethal inherited disease average age of diagnosis is three years. Average lifespan is 30 years.
Cystic fibrosis
LRI COPD ALVEOLI RUPTURE AND FORMED LARGE, NON-FUNCTIONAL SPACES WITHIN THE LUNGS OFTEN DEVELOP A BARREL CHEST
Emphysema
Acute and sometimes fatal pneumonia
Legionnaires disease
Growth of malignant cells in lungs due to easy access to circulatory in lymph systems
lung cancer
URI common “sore throat”
Pharyngitis
LRI inflammation of the pleural membrane. Pain made worse by respiration, cough is key symptom.
Pleurisy
LRI, inflammatory condition of the lungs, in which airways become filled with thick fluid, fever and cough are symptoms
Pneumonia
URI inflammation of the nasal mucosa symptom of the common cold
Rhinitis
URI, inflammation of the mucosal lining the sinus cavities
Sinusitis
LRI, chronic, contagious, Myco bacterial infection, involves pus in bacterial filled bumps
Tuberculosis
Painful ulcers affecting the oral mucus membrane lasts from days to weeks
Aphthous ulcers
AKA canker sores
Inflammation of the appendix pain in lower right quadrant
Appendicitis
Chronic condition, causing abdominal
pain that is aggravated by fatty foods
CHOLECYSTITIS
Aka acute gall bladder inflammation
Formation of gall stones
Cholelithiasis
Lith-means stone
Infiltration of connective tissue into the functioning cells of the liver. Alcoholism is most common cause, can occur hepatitis.
Cirrhosis
Common in countries with low fiber diet’s
first symptoms are bleeding and changes in bowel habits
Colon cancer
Inflammation of segments of small or large intestines can affect any part of G.I. tract from mouth to anus, progressive and often deadly
Crohn’s disease
Mucosa and submucosa bulge through outer muscular layer to form sac like dilations in the intestinal wall
Diverticulosis
Inflammation of the esophagus may produce heartburn
Esophagitis
Inflammation of the Gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, and cramping and adominal pain
Gastroenteritis
Damage to the lining of esophagus when chronically exposed to digestive juices, released from stomach 7 to 10% of Americans experience heartburn daily
GERD
Dilated varicose veins in anus
Hemorrhoids
Superior portion of the stomach, ascends through cardiac sphincter of the diaphragm, heartburn symptoms
Hiatal hernia
Symptoms include cramps, pain, diarrhea, gas, constipation, and bloating, diarrhea in cycles often appears among those with chronic fatigue, syndrome, and fibromyalgia
IBS irritable bowel syndrome
Insufficient amount of carbohydrates digesting enzyme (lastose)
Lactose intolerance
Lesions often appear in chronically inflamed area, 5% of all cancers in the US
Oral cancer
Reoccurring ulcerations of esophagus stomach or small intestine perpetually, open sore
Peptic ulcers
Outgrowths of tissue into the intestine may be benign or malignant
Polyps
Common in countries, with low fiber, diet’s early symptoms, sense of fullness can block the passage of food through the digestive system
Stomach cancer
Frequent urination pain, and possibly low back pain when urethra is inflamed, burning with urination
Cystitis
Aka bladder infection
Presents of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Endometriosis
Inability to control your urination
Incontinence
Crystals commonly formed of calcium flank pain that radiates toward groin and hematuria
Kidney stones
Inflammation of kidneys, acute and chronic low back pain
Nephritis
When organism (infection) escapes vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland/pain and difficulty urinating
Prostatitis
Inflammation of the urethra/burning sensation when urinating
Urethritis
Occur anywhere in your nervous system/usually bladder is sterile
Urinary tract infection, (UTI)
Inflammation of sac like dilations in the intestinal wall
Diverticulitis
