Exam 2: Rasmussen Pathophysiology 2025
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Inflammation of the Gastritis
stomach's mucosal lining
(may involve the entire
stomach or a region)
_________Can be a mild, Acute Gastritis
transient irritation, or it
cab be a severe ulceration
with hemorrhage
_________ Usually develops Acute Gastritis
suddenly and is likely to
be accompanied by
nausea and epigastric
pain
_________ Gastritis develops Chronic Gastritis
gradually.
Gastritis can be further Chronic Gastritis
categorized as erosive or
nonerosive
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Symptoms of: Anorexia, Acute Gastritis
nausea & vomiting,
postprandial discomfort,
and hematemesis.
Symptoms of: May be Chronic Gastritis
asymptomatic, but usually
accompanied by a dull
epigastric pain and a
sensation of fullness after
minimal intake.
Inflammation of the Gastroenteritis
stomach and intestines,
usually because of an
infection or allergic
reaction
Usually due to primary Chronic Gastroenteritis
inflammatory disease such
as crohns disease
Commonly due to direct Acute Gastroenteritis
infection such as
salmonella from raw or
undercooked chicken or
eggs
Signs & Symptoms: Gastroenteritis
Diarrhea, abdominal
discomfort, pain, nausea,
and vomiting
Most common cause of Helicobacter pylori
chronic gastritis
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Embeds itself in the Helicobacter pylori
mucous layer, activating
toxins and enzymes that
cause inflammation.
Genetic vulnerability and
lifestyle behaviors
(smoking and stress) may
increase the susceptibility
Other causes of?: Gastritis
Organisms transmitted
though food and water
contamination, long-term
use of nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs,
excessive alcohol use,
severe stress, autoimmune
conditions, and other
chronic disease
Complications of?: Peptic Chronic Gastritis
ulcers, gastric cancer, and
hemorrhage
Manifestations of?: Gastritis
Include indigestion,
heartburn, epigastric pain,
abdominal cramping,
nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, fever, and
malaise. Hematemesis and
dark, tarry stools can
indicate ulceration and
bleeding.
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Chyme periodically backs GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
up from the stomach into
the esophagus. Bile can
also back up into the
esophagus.
These gastric secretions GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
irritate the esophageal
mucosa
Causes of?: certain foods GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
(e.g., chocolate, caffeine,
carbonated beverages,
citrus fruit, tomatoes, spicy
or fatty foods, and
peppermint), alcohol
consumption, nicotine,
hiatal hernia, obesity,
pregnancy, certain
medications (e.g.,
corticosteroids, beta
blockers, calcium-channel
blockers, and
anticholinergics),
nasogastric intubation,
and delayed gastric
emptying
Manifestations of?: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
heartburn, epigastric pain
(usually after a meal or
when recombinant),
dysphagia, dry cough,
laryngitis, pharyngitis,
regurgitation of food, and
sensation of a lump in the
throat.
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