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19 Cards in this Set
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Infection of the appendix causes inflammation and blockage, possibly leading to a rupture |
Appendicitis |
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SBO |
Physical blockage of the small intestine |
Small Bowel Obstruction |
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Gallstones |
Minerals from the liver's bile condense to form gallstones which can irritate, inflame, or obstruct the gallbladder |
Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis |
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GI Bleed |
Hemorrhage in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract can lead to anemia |
Gastrointestinal bleed |
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Diverticulitis |
Acute inflammation and infection of abnormal pockets of the large intestine |
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Pancreatits |
Inflammation of the pancreas |
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GERD |
Stomach acid regurgitating into the esophagus |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
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C. Diff Colitis |
Opportunistic bacteria that causes persistent diarrhea |
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Gastroenteritis |
Vomiting and diarrhea; GI bug; often viral or bacterial |
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Crohn's |
Immune disorder causing diarrhea and abdominal pain |
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IBS |
Chronically sensitive bowels prone to diarrhea |
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Gastritis |
Irritated stomach with vomiting "stomach ache" |
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APPY Dx |
CT A/P with PO |
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SBO Dx |
CT A/P with PO, AAS |
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Cholecystitis Dx |
US RUQ |
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GI Bleed Dx |
Guaiac (Heme) positive |
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Diverticulitis Dx |
CT A/P PO |
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Pancreatits Dx |
Elevated Lipase |
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GERD Dx |
Endoscopy (not in ED) |
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