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What would you suspect in a newborn if they had projectile vomiting along with marked peristalsis?
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Pyloric stenosis which is an obstruction of the stomach's pyloric sphinctor.
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What are some changes seen in the GI system as aging occurs but do not affect function?
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1.Decrease in salavation and taste
2. Delayed esophageal emptying 3. Malabsorption of calcium and decreased gastric acid secretion. 4. Increase incidence of gallstones. 5. Decrease in liver size. |
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What causes acid indigestion in the pregnant female?
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A decrease in gastric motility which prolongs gastric emptying.
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What may cause the spleen to enlarge?
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Mononucleousis and trauma.
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What is Blumberg's test?
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It assess rebound tenderness when a person complains of abdominal tenderness, Pain on release of pressure is considered a positive finding and is used in checking for appendicitis.
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