Digestive System Disorders Flashcards by Terry Herring

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What organs are part of the GI tract?

A

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines

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What accessory organs aid digestion?

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Liver, gallbladder, pancreas

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What is GERD?

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Backflow of stomach acid into esophagus

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Surgical complication risk with GERD?

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Aspiration

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What is a hiatal hernia?

A

Stomach protrudes through diaphragm

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What is gastritis?

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Inflammation of stomach lining

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What is a peptic ulcer?

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Erosion of stomach or duodenal lining

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Major complication of ulcers?

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Bleeding or perforation

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Classic symptom of appendicitis progression?

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Periumbilical pain → RLQ pain

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What is peritonitis?

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Inflammation of peritoneum

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Classic symptom of cholecysitis?

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RUQ pain after fatty meals

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What is pancreatitis?

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Inflammation of pancreas

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Common causes of pancreatitis?

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Gallstones, alcohol

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What is hepatitis?

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Inflammation of liver

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Common causes of hepatitis?

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Viral infection

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What are the two main types of IBD

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

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What is Crohn’s disease?

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Inflammation anywhere in GI tract

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What is ulcerative colitis?

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Inflammation limited to colon