Unit4- 3.6~ Monitoring, treatment and care needs for digestive malfunctions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monitoring and treatments for Coeliac disease?
A
- Switching from gluten-free diet should help control symptoms
- Testing is recommended for those at high risk of developing CD like those with family history
- Endoscopy: A thin camera examines s.intestines & obtains tissue samples for biopsy to diagnose CD
2
Q
What are the monitoring and treatments of IBS?
A
- Monitor diet
- Exercise programme
- reduce stress
- psychological therapy
- blood tests
3
Q
What are the medications for IBS?
A
- Antispasmodic: Reduce abdominal pain/cramps
- Laxatives: Relieve constipation
- Anitmotility medicines: Relieve diarrhoea
- Low-dose anti-depressants: Can reduce stomach pain
4
Q
What are the monitoring and treatments of gallstones disease?
A
- Active monitoring
- Mild painkillers
- Diet monitoring
- Ultrasound
- Lithiotripsy: lazer breaks down the stones
Surgery:
* Keyhole surgery- removes gallbladder
* Open surgery- longer recovery and visible scarring
