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19 Cards in this Set
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Upper GI consists of |
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum |
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Lower Intestine consists of |
Small and Large intestine |
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Function of the Small Intestine |
Digestion and absorption of nutrients |
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Function of the Large intenstine |
Aborbs water and electrolytes and stores waste products |
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Signs and Symptoms of GI Disease |
Fatigue Fever Cramps Gas Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Bleeding Incontinence |
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Esophageal Disorders |
Hiatal Hernia Gerd - |
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Hiatal Hernia Definition Types and Cause |
D: Hiatus becomes enlarged and allows stuff to come up above the sphincter C: Congenital - Failure of formation or fusion of the developmental components of the diaphragm Aquired - Penetrating wounds |
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GERD Definition and Symptoms |
Gastoesophageal Refulx Disease - Inflam of the esophagus Heartburn, Reflux |
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GERD Causes and Treaments |
Lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction -Backward flow of infectious agents, chemical irritants, gastric juices. Aggravated by: Recumbency, bending, eating Relief with: antacids, standing, fluid, upright for 3 hours after meals, head elevation, left side sleep Treatment: Shaker Head Lifting Exercise |
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Shaker Head Lifting Exercise |
Effect: strengthen the upper esophageal sphincter
Lie on your pack, lift neck til you see your toes, pause for a moment (but dont hold the position) and then lower head back down x 30 |
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Stomach Diseases |
Gastritis: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach Peptic Ulcer: Break in the protective mucosal lining exposing submucosal areas to gastric secretions |
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Acute vs Chronic Gastritis |
Acute: Irritated stomach - NSAIDS, diet, food allergies, alcohol Chronic: Pernicious Anermia, Helicobacter Pylori infection, Auto Immune Disease |
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Peptic Ulcer Symptoms and Causes |
S: Gnawing, Burning, Cramp like pain C: Bacteria infection, NSAIDS, Stress Aggrivated: change in position and lack of food Relieved with antacids |
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Intestinal Diseases |
Malabsorption Syndrome - Group of disorders where there is reduced intestinal absorption and excessive loss of nutrients in the stool Celiac Disease - Immune mediated condition. Due to the ingestion of gluten that prompts and inflammatory response in the small intestines Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Appendicitis |
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Malabsoprtion and Celiac Disease Symptoms |
Diarrhea, Brusing, Bone loss, anorexia, muscle weakness, muscle spasm |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Refers to Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis Crohns - any part of digestive tract UC: just large bowel S: Joint pain, skin rashes, abdominal pain, acute arthritis, diarrhea |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Chronic pain and discomfort Absence of inflammation of biochemical abnormality |
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Diverticulitis |
Herniation of the colon -Mucosos and submucosa herniate through the muscular layers of the colon - Feces get trapped in the Diverticula and become infected and inflamed S: Rectal Bleeding |
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Appendicitis |
Located in the right lower quadrant S: Nausea Vomiting, Fever Aggravated by increased abdominal pressure |
