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Small Intestine Disorders Flashcards

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what are diverticula

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diverticula are sac-like protrusions of mucosa through the muscular wall of the colon

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define diverticular disease and diverticulitis

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a condition where diverticula cause symptoms that can progress to diverticulitis - inflammation and infection of diverticula

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causes of diverticular disease

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believed to be caused as a result of deficiency of dietary fibre

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risk factors of diverticular disease/diverticulitis

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low fibre diet 
>50yrs 
smoking 
obesity 
use of NSAIDs, opioids and corticosteroids
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clinical features of diverticular disease

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intermittent abdominal pain in LLQ and tenderness
constipation or diarrhoea
bloating
rectal bleeding + passage of mucous

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clinical features of diverticulitis

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constant abdominal pain from hypogastrium to LLQ
pyrexia 
bowel changes 
rectal bleeding 
anorexia
vomiting + nausea
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differentials of diverticular disease/diverticulitis

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IBS 
appendicitis 
crohns disease 
colorectal cancer 
ruptured ovarian cyst
ectopic pregnancy
UTI
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investigations for symptomatic diverticular disease

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colonoscopy

bloods - ⬆️ WCC, platelets and ⬇️ Hb

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investigations for diverticulitis

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barium enema (if no complications)
abdominal US 
sigmoidoscopy
bloods - FBC, U+E, ESR + CRP
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management of diverticular disease

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advise high fibre diet with adequate fluid intake
consider prescription of bulk-forming laxatives
recommend paracetamol for pain

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management of diverticulitis (at home)

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oral antibiotics (if systemically unwell) 
paracetamol for pain 
clear liquids only for 48-72hrs with gradual solids reintroduction
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management of diverticulitis (hospital)

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IV antibiotics

Harmann’s procedure (resect sigmoid colon)

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common complications of diverticular disease/diverticular disease

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fibrosis
perforations
ruptured abscess
obstruction

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define coeliac disease

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a chronic immune-mediated systemic disorder that is triggered by exposure to dietary gluten

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describe genetics of coeliacs disease

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multigenetic disorder associated with HLA types HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8

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risk factors of coeliac disease

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familial history
genetics (HLA allele)
diabetes (type 1)
autoimmune thyroid disease

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clinical features of coeliacs disease

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persistent, unexplained GI symptoms 
faltering growth
dermatitis herpetiformis 
prolonged fatigue/lethargy
1st degree relative with disease
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differentials of coeliacs disease

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infective gastroenteritis 
non-coeliac gluten sensitivity 
food allergy 
IBS
crohns disease
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investigations of coeliacs disease

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clinical examination (height, weight, abdominal pain/distension)
coeliac serology testing (IgA, tTGA)
bloods - FBC, LFTs

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gold standard investigation for coeliacs disease and indication

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if serology and blood indicate coeliac, refer for distal duodenal biopsy

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histological appearance of coeliacs disease

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subtotal vilous atrophy and crypt hypertrophy

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management of coeliacs disease

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lifelong strict guten free diet
provide education, advice and support
refer to specialised dietician if patient concerned
reassess patient after time on diet to assess if symptoms persist

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common complications of coeliacs disease

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nutritional deficiency
increased cancer risk
reduced QoL 
mental health issues 
anaemia
24
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define irritable bowel syndrome

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a chronic, relapsing disorder of the lower GI tract with no discernible structural or biochemical cause

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classifications of IBS

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based on predominant stool type (according to Rome IV)

  • diarrhoea (IBS-D)
  • constipation (IBS-C)
  • mixed (IBS-M)
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causes of IBS

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exact is unknown but thought to be multi-factoral mix of environment and genetics

  • colonic microbiota change
  • visceral hypersensitivity
  • abnormal GI immune function
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clinical features of IBS

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presenting for >6mnths with:

  • abdominal pain/discomfort that relieves with defecation
  • bloating
  • bowel habit changes
  • excessive mucus passage
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differentials of IBS

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GI infection
coeliacs disease
IBD
hyperthyroidism 
underlying malignancy
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investigations of IBS

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extensive history
rectal examination
bloods - FBC, ESR, CRP and coeliac serology
faecal calprotectin

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conservative management of IBS

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provide education and reassurance

provide healthy diet and exercise advice (FODMAP, smaller meals and less processed foods)

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medical management of IBS

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anti-spasmodics for abdominal pain
antidepressants for severe pain (TCA for IBS-D and SSRIs for IBS-C)
probiotics for bloating
laxatives or anti-motility for constipation

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common complications of IBS

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mood disorders

reduced QoL

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define intestinal obstruction

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impairment of the normal flow of intestinal contents

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types of intestinal obstruction

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dynamic = peristalsis works AGAINST obstructing agent 
atypical = peristalsis ceases to cause absence of propulsive waves
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what is meant by simple vs. strangulating bowel obstruction

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simple means obstruction does not cause interference with blood supply whilst strangulating means there is interference with blood supply

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causes of small bowel obstruction

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adhesions
strangulated hernia
malignancy
volvulus

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clinical features of small bowel obstruction

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colicky abdominal pain 
palpation of dilated bowel loops 
nausea and vomiting 
abdominal distension}
absolute constipation
38
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investigations of small bowel obstruction

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plain AXR

bloods - FBC, U+E, amylase and raised CRP

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management of small bowel obstruction

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fluid IV resuscitation to correct fluid and electrolytes
NG-tube for content aspiration
nil by mouth

40
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indications for surgery in small bowel obstruction

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severe abdominal pain, raised WCC or serum lactate - indicates strangulation

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complications of small bowel obstruction

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perforation and ischaemia leading to peritonitis and specticaemia

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define appendicits

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an acute inflammation of the appendix due to obstruction

43
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causes of appendix obstruction in appendicitis

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fibrous tissue
foreign bodies
faecolith (hard mass of faecal matter)

44
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risk factors of appendicitis

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younger age

poor fibre diet

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clinical features of appendicitis

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abdominal pain - starts peri-umbilical/generalised and moves to RLQ in right iliac fossa
signs of infection (e.g. fever and tachycardia)
nausea and vomiting

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signs of appendicitis

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tenderness/pain in right iliac fossa (McBurney’s Point)

pain in RLQ on palpation of LLQ - Rovigs sign

47
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differentials of appendicitis

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ovarian cyst/torsion
ectopic pregnancy
gastroenteritis
biliary colic/choleric disease

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investigations of appendicitis (bedside)

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urine dip
urine HCG - exclude pregnancy
VBG

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investigations of appendicitis (labs and imaging)

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bloods - FBC, U+E, CRP, LFTs, serum amylase, clotting and cross-match
US in RIF

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management of appendicitis

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prophylactic antibiotics
IV fluids
appendectomy (open or laproscopic)

51
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what are signs of an appendicular abscess?

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swinging pyrexia
worsening symptoms of appendicitis
failure of conservative management

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