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Remission and exacerbation.
-bleeding, cramping, pain, urgency, frequent diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss,
anemia



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1 Cirrhosis 2 Intestinal obstruction Nc



3 Ascites 4 Ulcerative colitis S/S



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Normal function of the Stomach Reservoir for food and fluid. Breakdown and digest
food released chemical enzymes. Gastric contents
become chyme. Releases food into small intestine.
Chemicals involved: pepsin, acid, and gastrin.

,Normal function of the Small Intestine Absorption of food occurs(nutrients)
-Folds up like an accordion
-Lactase
3 Parts: duodenum, jejunum, ileum


Normal function of the Large Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
Intestine(colon) -Resistant bacteria assist in breakdown of food
-Peristalsis
3 Parts: Ascending, transverse, descending


Normal function of the Gallbladder Stores and concentrates bile to breakdown fat
through bile duct into small intestine.
-Bile is made by bilirubin


Normal function of the Pancreas Releases the most acidic enzymes.
Exocrine: posterior to stomach
Endocrine: Hormones
3 enzymes: lipase, trypsin, amylase


Normal function of the Liver -Makes protein
-Produces bile
-Stores sugar
-Removes dead RBC and free bilirubin
-Removes toxins from blood Ex: drugs and alcohol
-Called blood reservoir
-Synthesis cholesterol(to make hormones)
-Hepatocytes= "liver cells" which are the fastest
regenerative cells.


Clinical manifestations of digestive Anorexia
disorders Vomiting
Hematemesis
Bleeding
Pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Dysphagia
Nausea

, GERD Reflux of acid and pepsin from stomach to
esophagus.


GERD causes -Sphincter malfunction
-Impaired esophageal motility
-Impaired gastric emptying
*30-40 min after eating
-Caffeine, alcohol, smoking, spicy diet
-Hiatal hernia


GERD S/S Heartburn, acid regurgitation, dysphagia, chronic
cough, asthma, laryngitis, pain with 1 hour of eating.


GERD risk factors Vomiting, obesity, and pregnancy


Gastritis Inflammatory disorder of gastric mucosa


Gastritis causes Drugs(NSAIDS), chemicals, H pylori(bacteria), injury
of protective mucosa


Gastritis S/S Pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and bleeding


Gastritis risk factors Taking NSAIDS, age, and autoimmune disorders


Peptic ulcer disease Break in the protective mucosal lining of lower
esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.


Peptic ulcer disease causes Injury to protective mucosa, drugs(NSAIDS),
chemicals, H. pylori


Peptic ulcer disease S/S Pain, anorexia, vomiting, weight loss


Peptic ulcer disease risk factors Taking NSAIDS, infection, alcohol, smoking, age,
chronic disease, type O blood, psychologic stress


Crohn disease Idiopathic inflammatory disorders that affects any
part of the GI tract

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