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Ingestion of gluten containing foods (wheat, rye, barely) leads to malabsorption
Celiac Disease
Developmental lactase deficiency
Primary Lactose intolerance
caused by a condition injuring the intestinal mucosa/reduction of mucosal surface
Secondary Lactose intolerance
Alcoholism
Drug-nutrient interaction
inborn error of metabolism
Niacin Deficiency (vitamin B3)
Mutated gene for enzyme phenylalanine hydrolase
Autosomal recessive disorder
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Almost always occurs in combination with deficiencies of other vitamins
Riboflavin (B2)
MC = Chronic Alcoholism

Chronic renal dialysis
Malabsorption disorder
Thiamine Deficiency ( B1)
Diets low in animal source
Iron deficiency
Alcoholism
Vitamin A (retinol)
inadequate dietary intake, impaired absorption
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin, cyanocobalamin)
Dietary inadequacy in urban poor, elderly and alcoholics
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
GERD
Infection (Candida, HSV, CMV, HIV)
Chemical (EtOH, cigarette smoke, hot fluids, drugs)
Esophagitis
common when taking pills:
NSAIDs, Iron, KCl, Vit. C, Doxycylcine, Fosamax
Pill induced Esophagitis
Complication of GERD
Chronic reflux causes changes of squamous cell to metaplastic columnar cell
Barrett Esophagus/ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Partial thickness tear at gastroesophogeal junction that follows prolonged period of severe vomiting or retching
Mallory-Weiss Tear
Loss of elasticity of UES = restricted opening during swallowing
Zenker's Diverticulum
Esophageal Neoplasm associated with alcohol and smoking
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Esophageal Neoplasm associated with Barrett's metaplasia
Strong association with Obesity
More Common in Caucasians
Adenocarcinoma
PORTAL HTN
Most common cause of Portal HTN is cirrhosis.
MC in lower 3rd of esophagus
Varicies
Increased LES resting pressure and failure of LES to relax in response to swallowing

Motility disorder
Achalasia
Erosive form = Most common cause are drugs (esp. NSAIDs) alcohol, and stress due to severe illness

Non-erosive = MC H. pylori
Gastritis
Most are fundic gland polyps (no tx needed)

Benign Polyps, Fundic Gland Polyps, Adenomatous Polyps, and Malignant Polyps
Gastric Neoplasms
H. Pylori
Nsaid induced
Acid hypersecretory states
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Bacterial infection caused by an obstruction, such as a gallstone, tumor, stricture, or parasite
Cholangitis
**Infections agents or vasculitis** causes obstruction of the cystic duct and inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Gall stones can be cholesterol, Ca2+, Bilrubin, Mucus, or mixed
Cholelithiasis
Common bile duct stones that usually arise from the gallbladder but may form spontaneously
Choledocholithiasis
May result from infection or noninfectious causes (alcohol, drugs, autoimmune)
Hepatitis
Disease that alter fat absorption (celiac, CF, cholestasis)
Abx and drugs that interfere w/ vitamin metabolism
Breastfeeding babies increased risk for hemolytic disease of newborns
Vitamin K deficiency
(Phylloquinone)
History of allergies and atopic conditions
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Incomplete LES pressure
Hiatal Hernia
Elevated acid level in stomach
Delayed gastric emptying
GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Thin diaphragm-like membranes of squamous mucosa

_____ = usually mid or upper esophagus
_____ = generally distal, associated with hiatal hernia
Esophageal Webs and Rings

(Webs)
(Rings)
Gastric outlet obstructed by pyloric hypertrophy
Pyloric Stenosis
Caused by gastrin secreting tumor that results in hypergastric acid secretion
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (Gastrinoma)
MC = alcohol abuse
2nd MC = cholelithiasis

hyperlipidema, trauma, drugs, hypercalcemia
Acute Pancreatitis
MC = alcohol abuse

hyperparathyroidism, severe malnutrition, obstruction of pancreatic duct
Chronic Pancreatitis
MC = postoperative adhesions
2nd = malignant tumors or strictures
3rd = hernias
Acute intestinal obstruction
obstruction by: fecalith, inflammation, foreign body, neoplasm
Appendicitis
MC = poor dietary and behavioral habits (inadequate fiber or fluid intake)
Structural abnormality or physical inactivity

Peds = consider Hirschsprung disease
Constipation
MC = infectious
Viral = 50-70% (rotavirus, coronavirus, parvovirus, norovirus)
Bacterial = 15-20% (salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter, V. cholera)
Protozal
Travelers
Acute Diarrhea
medications, osmotic, secretory, inflammatory, malabsorptive, motility, chronic disease, systemic disorder
Chronic Diarrhea
Idiopathic
Genetic - genetic mutation (NOD2/CARD15), 1/4 have family history of IBD
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
MC = Occlusion --> Reduction in intestinal blood flow

vasospasm or hypoperfusion
Ischemic Bowel Disease (Ischemic Colitis)
Complication
ABx induced pseudomembranous colitis
infections of the colon
Toxic Megacolon (Hirschsprung's Enterocolitis)
Environmental/lifestyle factor
Usually follows many years of diet deficient in fiber
Dicerticulosis/Diverticulitis
MC affected Ilieum
(can affect Duodenum, Jejunum, or colon)
Caused by interruption of normal GI tract development
Intestinal Atresia