Week 2 GI issues Flashcards
What is GERD
reflux/ heart burn (pyrosis)
What are the 5 reasons people get GERD
- weak LES
- hiated hernia
- esophagus not pushing food down
- pressure - preggers or obese
- virus/nervous system disease= delayed gastric emptying
What are the 4 complications of GERD
- ucleration/bleeding
- espohageal stricture
- barrett’s esophagus
- esophageal cancer
Does Diarrhea cause hypokalemia or hyperkalemia and why?
Diarrhea causes hypokalemia because Na+ will be held in so K+ drops
What is PUD?
mucosal layer erosion in the stomach
What are the 5 gastric agressors?
- H. Pylori
- NSAIDS
- Acid
- pepsin
- smoking
What are the 5 gastric defenses?
- Bicarb
- mucus
- prostoglandins
- blood flow
What are 3 complications of PUD?
- hemorrhage
- perforation = peritonitis
- Gastric outlet obstruction
What is the diff between gastric and duodenal PUD?
gastric = 1-2 hours
duodenal = 2-4 hours
What is appendicitis?
- blockage = cell death
- seeping = peritonitis (localized)
= peritonitis (generalized) - belly button pain
What disease do we see pain at mcBurey’s point?
appendicitis
Where is the appendix?
lower Right Quadrent
what are the Irritable bowel diseases?
- Crohn’s
- Ulcerative colitis
how do we know someone has crohn’s?
- weight loss
- nutrition issues
- fistulas
- strictures
How do we remember what crohn’s is?
Mr. Crohn travels down cobblestone streets