Lab 23 Lab Report
1. Explain the symptoms and signs of digestive system disorders.
-bleeding - diarrhea
-bloating - heartburn
-incontinence - pain in the belly
-weight gain or loss - nausea
-constipation
2. Describe the physical examination of the digestive system (not tests or scans -
describe here the things that a medical professional would do to/with you in the exam
room with regard to physically assessing your situation that might help them diagnose
you or determine which tests they need to run).
In abdomiminal examination is performed before palpatun may alter the bowl sounds.
3. Describe each of the following tests used in the diagnosis of
gastrointestinal disorders.
A. upper GI series- X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal
(GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are made visible on
X-ray film by a liquid suspension.
B. barium enema- X-ray exam that can detect changes or
abnormalities in the large intestine
C. liver biopsy - A liver biopsy is commonly performed by inserting a
thin needle through your skin and into your liver
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, D. cholangiography - x-ray examination of the bile ducts, using a
radiopaque dye as a contrast medium.
4. Describe achalasia and esophagitis - Achalasia is a rare disease of the
muscle of the esophagus (swallowing tube).
5. What causes a peptic ulcer? Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that
help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The
most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter
pylori.
6. What is surgical remodeling of the gastrointestinal tract?
7. What is liposuction? A type of fat-removal procedure used in plastic
surgery.
8. Why do you need to assess liver structure and function? Because the
blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.
9. Hepatitis- Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver.
It's commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible
causes of hepatitis.
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1. Explain the symptoms and signs of digestive system disorders.
-bleeding - diarrhea
-bloating - heartburn
-incontinence - pain in the belly
-weight gain or loss - nausea
-constipation
2. Describe the physical examination of the digestive system (not tests or scans -
describe here the things that a medical professional would do to/with you in the exam
room with regard to physically assessing your situation that might help them diagnose
you or determine which tests they need to run).
In abdomiminal examination is performed before palpatun may alter the bowl sounds.
3. Describe each of the following tests used in the diagnosis of
gastrointestinal disorders.
A. upper GI series- X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal
(GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are made visible on
X-ray film by a liquid suspension.
B. barium enema- X-ray exam that can detect changes or
abnormalities in the large intestine
C. liver biopsy - A liver biopsy is commonly performed by inserting a
thin needle through your skin and into your liver
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/75078738/Lab-23-Lab-Report-docx/
, D. cholangiography - x-ray examination of the bile ducts, using a
radiopaque dye as a contrast medium.
4. Describe achalasia and esophagitis - Achalasia is a rare disease of the
muscle of the esophagus (swallowing tube).
5. What causes a peptic ulcer? Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that
help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The
most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter
pylori.
6. What is surgical remodeling of the gastrointestinal tract?
7. What is liposuction? A type of fat-removal procedure used in plastic
surgery.
8. Why do you need to assess liver structure and function? Because the
blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.
9. Hepatitis- Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver.
It's commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible
causes of hepatitis.
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