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Heartburn caused by acidic contents which regurgitate up into the lower esophagus

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GERD

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Genetic malignant childhood tumor of the kidneys

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Wilms tumor

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Complication from chronic HTN leading to renal insufficiency

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nephrosclerosis

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erosive gastritis causing ulcers in the stomach

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peptic ulcer disease

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inflammation of kidneys caused by infection

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the bladder

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cystitis

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enlargement or inflammation of the veins at the edge of the anus

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hemorrhoids

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chronic autoimmune disease effecting mainly the small intestine

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Crohn’s

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inflammation of the glomerulus of the nephron

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glomerulonephritis

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chronic autoimmune disease that affects the rectum and colon

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ulcerative colitis

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gallbladder stones

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cholelithiasis

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sudden loss of function of the kidneys

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acute renal failure

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inflammation of the stomach and intestine from bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections

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gastroenteritis

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caused by squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma

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esophageal cancer

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caused from dental procedures, arthritis, mm spasms and teeth clenching

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TMJ dysfunction

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chronic fibrosis of the liver which may lead to liver failure

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liver cirrhosis

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used to detect lesions in the colon

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barium enema test

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test for upper GI diseases

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Endoscopy

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test primarily for the abdomen and pelvis

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laparoscopic exploratory surgery

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test used for blood vessels

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radiographic and imaging test

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from squamous cells of the lining of the esophagus

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squamous cell carcinoma

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derives from mucus producing cells

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adenocarcinoma

23
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  • dysphagia
  • weight loss
  • pain when swallowing
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esophageal cancer

24
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  • burning/pain in central anterior chest
  • occurs in supine
  • nausea
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GERD PT
know difference between GERD and MI
26
what is the most common carcinoma of the mouth?
squamous cell
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TMJ dysfunction PT (3)
1. manual therapy 2. modalities 3. ther ex
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Common s/s for stomach diseases
1. ab pain 2. nausea 3. anorexia 4. diarrhea/constipation
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non-erosive gastritis
chronic gastritis
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erosive gastritis.
peptic ulcer disease
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Intense R lower ab pain (McBurney's point)
appendicitis
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intolerance to gluten. damage to lining of the small intestine
celiac sprue
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food not moving due to adhesions, tumor, or impacted feces
obstructive ileus
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paralysis or damage to the nerves causing lack or peristalsis
paralytic ileus
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rare bacterial infectious disease that causes malabsorption. Can result in an arthritis type of condition
Whipple's disease
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most common malignant tumor of the intestinal tract
colorectal carcinoma
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inflammation of peritoneum
peritonitis
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protrusion of rectal tissue beyond opening of anus
rectal prolapse
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pouch-like processes of the colon
diverticula disease
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- ab pain - diarrhea/constipation - anorexia - bleeding
diverticula disease
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- bleeding from rectum - itching - pain/soreness
hemorrhoids
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- diarrhea w/ blood/mucus - anemia - anorexia - malnutrition/weight loss
inflammatory bowel disease
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inflammatory bowel disease can be caused from...(3)
1. stress 2. arthritis 3. bacteria
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small finger like projections in the wall of the intestines that can be benign or malignant
intestinal polyps
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nonspecific intestinal condition, does not damage intestines.
irritable bowel syndrome
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- ab pain - diarrhea/constipation - bloating
IBS
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common bile duct stones
choledocholithiasis
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s/s may be similar to heart attack
cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis
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- poor digestion - malnutrition - ascites - jaundice
cirrhosis of the liver
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cancer of the liver tissue. closely linked to Hep B
primary liver carcinoma
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test to see inside urethra and bladder
cystoscopy
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tests creatinine clearance
BUN test
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urinary system procedure that removes waste products
renal dialysis
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renal failure PT (3)
1. mobility 2. strength 3. endurance

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