Digestive Mod4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is candidiasis?
A
A normal organism in the mouth but can sometimes overgrow can line the mouth more likely in babies and elders
2
Q
What is GERD?
A
Backflow of stomach acid that splashes up into the esophagus
3
Q
What is achalasia?
A
Cardiac sphincter unable to relax, decreases dialation of the lower esophagus,
4
Q
What is acute gastritis?
A
Temporary inflammation from many factors
5
Q
What is peptic ulcer disease?
A
Acid in the digestive tract that eroded the mucosal lining of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum
6
Q
What is a hiatal hernia?
A
An anatomical condition caused by obesity, trauma and aging
7
Q
What are external hernias?
A
Internal organ or tissues that protrudes
