Diseases Flashcards
(8 cards)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
condition where stomach acid persistently and regulary flows up into esophagus
smoking
taking certain meds
overweight/obesity; pregnancy = increased pressure on abdomen
heartburn
nausea
bad breath
protein pump inhibitors
lifestyle changes
surgery
Peptic Ulcers
risk factors
treatment
sore that form in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, small intestine
bacteria
smoking
alcohol consumption
weight loss
loss of appetite
food eaten comes back up
focus on lowering stomach acid levels so ulcler can heal
anti-inflammatory drugs
hemorrhoids
risk factors
symtoms
treatment
swollen veins in lower part of anus and rectum- when walls of these vessels are stretched they become irritated
pregnancy
constipation
sitting too long
painless bleeding
itching
leaking feces
ice pack
medicine
moist towelettes
Diverticulosis
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
Pockets called diverticula form in the lining of the bowel
aging
obesity
smoking
belly pain/cramping
bloating
constipation
diet modifications
antibiotics
possibly surgery
Colorectal cancer
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
development of cancer from the parts of large intestine (cancer/rectum)
aging
bad diet
alcohol consumption
diarrhea
blood in feces
fatigue
chemotherapy
radiotherapy
surgery
Polyps
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
abnormal tissue growth
being over 50 years old
genetics
smoking
bleeding from rectum
abdominal pain
consipation
colonoscopy
removing colon and rectum
laparoscopy
irritable bowel syndrome
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
affect large intestine
being young
family history of IBS
stress
abdomonial pain
cramping
excess gas
drink plenty of fluids
exercise regularly
get enough sleep
cholecystitis
risk factors
symptoms
treatment
inflammation of gallbladder
being female
age
obesity/rapid weight loss
nausea
vommiting
fever
fasting
antibiotic medication
drainage tube placed in the gallbladder
