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newer non invasive radiographic technique for colon/polyp CA screening. less
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1 achalasia 2 GERD anti-reflux measures
3 causes of ulcers 4 virtual colonoscopy
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achalasia The failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax
pyrosis a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by
gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach
irritating the esophagus) aka heartburn
, hiatial hernia two types:
sliding or axial hiatal hernia
paraesophageal hernia
odynophagia pain associated with dysphagia
causes of ulcers gastric cancer, NSAIDS, alcohol
proton pump inhibitor (PPI) ..., supresses gastric acid secretions; also used for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Examples:
Aciphex, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix
Causes of Crohn's disease mortality malabsorption, bleeding, cancer
Malignant Pancreas tumor most common type is pancreatic adenocarcinoma
high mortality rate
Causes of chronic and acute alcohol, blockage by gallstones, medications,
pancreatitis infection, autoimmune disease, and idiopathically.
Acute pancreatitis has a high mortality rate
pancreatitis can cause: 1. inadequate insulin production (diabetes)
2. inadequate digestive enzyme production
(pancreatic insufficiency) which requires treatment
with oral digestive enzymes-creon, pancrease
3. fluid and debris adjacent to pancreas, forming a
cyst-like mass (pseudocyst)
esophageal manometry pressure monitoring of the esophagus
GERD dx confirmed by endoscopy, x-ray studies, pH monitoring of the
esophagus
GERD anti-reflux measures avoid -citrus, tomatoes, fats, coffee, etoh, chocolate,
cigarettes
restrict food intake several hours before reclining
raising the head of the bed
weight loss
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newer non invasive radiographic technique for colon/polyp CA screening. less
reliable
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1 achalasia 2 GERD anti-reflux measures
3 causes of ulcers 4 virtual colonoscopy
Don't know?
Terms in this set (51)
achalasia The failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax
pyrosis a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by
gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach
irritating the esophagus) aka heartburn
, hiatial hernia two types:
sliding or axial hiatal hernia
paraesophageal hernia
odynophagia pain associated with dysphagia
causes of ulcers gastric cancer, NSAIDS, alcohol
proton pump inhibitor (PPI) ..., supresses gastric acid secretions; also used for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Examples:
Aciphex, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix
Causes of Crohn's disease mortality malabsorption, bleeding, cancer
Malignant Pancreas tumor most common type is pancreatic adenocarcinoma
high mortality rate
Causes of chronic and acute alcohol, blockage by gallstones, medications,
pancreatitis infection, autoimmune disease, and idiopathically.
Acute pancreatitis has a high mortality rate
pancreatitis can cause: 1. inadequate insulin production (diabetes)
2. inadequate digestive enzyme production
(pancreatic insufficiency) which requires treatment
with oral digestive enzymes-creon, pancrease
3. fluid and debris adjacent to pancreas, forming a
cyst-like mass (pseudocyst)
esophageal manometry pressure monitoring of the esophagus
GERD dx confirmed by endoscopy, x-ray studies, pH monitoring of the
esophagus
GERD anti-reflux measures avoid -citrus, tomatoes, fats, coffee, etoh, chocolate,
cigarettes
restrict food intake several hours before reclining
raising the head of the bed
weight loss
