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pathophysiology
digestive system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| condition: appendicitis | causes: idiopathic, inflammation of the appendix symptoms: RLQ pain, loss of appetite, nausea treatment: antibiotics, appendectomy |
| condition: cirrhosis | causes: scarring of liver, can be autoimmune, meds, alcohol, hepatitis b or c symptoms: anemia, fatigue, fever, enlarged liver, jaundice, weight loss treatment: avoid alcohol consumption, antibiotics, diuretics |
| condition: cholelithiasis (gallstones) | causes: insoluble cholesterol and bile salt symptoms: can be asymptomatic, radiating RUQ pain, fever, N/V treatment: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, lithotripsy |
| condition: colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) | causes: viral or bacterial infection symptoms: bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea treatment: treatment of underlying cause, surgery |
| condition: constipation (difficulty eliminating feces) | causes: inactivity, lack of fiber and water in diet, meds symptoms: bloating, abdominal pain, hard feces treatment: increased dietary fiber and water, physical activity |
| condition: crohn's disease | causes: inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune symptoms: fever, joint pain, tender gums, abnormal sounds, constipation or diarrhea, intestinal bleeding treatment: dietary changes, antibiotics, surgery |
| condition: diverticulitis (abnormal out-pouching of intestinal wall) | causes: bacterial, viral, parasitic symptoms: constipation or diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal pain, nausea treatment: high fiber diet, antibiotics |
| condition: hemorrhoids (varicose vein of the rectum or anus) | causes: straining during bowel movements, pelvic pressure during pregnancy/childbirth symptoms: itching, pain in anal area, blood with bowel movements, visible protrusion from the anus treatment: high fiber diet, stool softeners, surgical removal |
| condition: hiatal hernia (part of stomach protrudes through diaphragm into chest cavity) | causes: unknown causes, smoking, obesity symptoms: heart burn, chest pain, excessive burping, N/V treatment: weight reduction, meds, surgical repair |
| condition: stomach ulcer | causes: bacterial infection, smoking, meds symptoms: N/V, abdominal pain treatment: antibiotics, antacid meds, surgery |
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