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CCMA CH 7
CCMA CH 7 REVIEW (Pathophysiology - Digestive)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appendicitis | causes: idiopathic inflammation of the appendix symptoms: RLQ pain, loss of appetite, nausea treatment: antibiotics, appendectomy |
| Cirrhosis | causes: scarring of liver, can be autoimmune, medication, alcohol, Hepatitis B or C symptoms: anemia, fatigue, fever, enlarged liver, jaundice, weight loss treatment: avoid alcohol consumption, antibiotics, diuretics |
| Cholelithiasis (gallstones) | causes: insoluble cholesterol and bile salt symptoms: can be asymptomatic, radiating RUQ pain, fever, nausea, vomiting treatment: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, lithotripsy |
| Colitis (inflammation of large intestine) | causes: viral or bacterial infection symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating treatment: treatment of underlying cause, surgery |
| Conspitation | causes: inactivity, lack of fiber and water in diet, medications symptoms: bloating, abdominal pain, hard feces treatment: increased dietary fiber and water, physical activity |
| Crohn's disease | causes: inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune symptoms: fever, joint pain, tender gums, abnormal abdominal sounds, constipation or diarrhea, intestinal bleeding treatment: dietary changes, antibiotics, surgery |
| Diverticulitis (abnormal outpouching of intestinal wall) | causes: bacterial, viral, parasitic symptoms: constipation or diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal pain, nausea treatment: high-fiber diet, antibiotics |
| Hemorrhoids (varicose veins of rectum or anus) | causes: constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy pelvic pressure, childbirth symptoms: itching, pain in anal area, blood w/ bowel movements, visible protrusion from anus treatment: high-fiber diet, stool softeners, surgical removal |
| Hiatal Hernia (part of stomach protrudes through diaphragm into chest cavity) | causes: unknown causes, smoking, obesity symptoms: heartburn, chest pain, excessive burping, nausea, vomiting treatment: weight reduction, medication, surgical repair |
| Stomach Ulcer | causes: bacterial infection, smoking, medication symptoms: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain treatment: antibiotics, antacid medication, surgery |
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