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Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What virus causes herpetic stomatitis | HSV-1 |
| What are the two main symptoms of GERD | Heartburn and regurgitation |
| Esophageal varices usually result from what? | Portal hypertension |
| What commonly causes gastritis | H. pylori infection and NSAID use. |
| What commonly causes peptic ulcers | H. pylori infection plus NSAID use |
| Gastroenteritis is commonly known as what | Traveler's diarrhea |
| What causes symptoms in IBS | Altered intestinal motility |
| Where can Crohn disease occur | Anywhere in the GI tract |
| Is Crohn disease full-thickness inflammation? | Yes |
| Where does ulcerative colitis occur | Colon only |
| What type of diarrhea occurs | Bloody, mucus-filled diarrhea |
| What is diverticulosis | Formation of pouches in the colon. |
| What is diverticulitis | Inflamed diverticula (pouches) |
| Where is appendicitis pain usually located | McBurney's point |
| What is the most common type of hernia | Inguinal hernia |
| What is cholelithiasis | Gallstones |
| What type of pain is associated with pancreatitis | Severe pain radiating to the back |
| Cirrhosis | Irreversible scarring of the liver |
| Which hepatitis viruses are the most common | Hepatitis A, B, and C |
| Why is early detection important | Early detection has about a 90% survival rate |
| What is the prognosis for pancreatic cancer | Poor prognosis |
| What is the treatment for celiac disease | A gluten-free diet |
| What is the defining feature of anorexia | Severe food restriction |
| What is the hallmark behavior of bulimia | Binge eating followed by purging |