GI Disorders (3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is diverticulitis?
A
- Pockets or pouches form on the outside of the colon and Large I
- These build up bacteria and infection
2
Q
What causes diverticulitis?
A
-Low fibre diet causing hard stools
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of diverticulitis?
A
- Often asymptomatic
- Common in elderly
4
Q
What are polyps?
A
- Benign mucosal tutors
- Found along the intestine
5
Q
One cause of colon cancer?
A
-Benign colon polyps become malignant
6
Q
What are adhesions?
A
-Bands of scar tissue between or around organs
7
Q
How are adhesions caused?
A
- Infection
- Trauma
- Surgery
8
Q
How can adhesions impact normal organ function?
A
- Decrease internal volume
- Block movement of substances
- Inhabit ability of muscles to contract
9
Q
How do hernia’s occur?
A
-When one part of the body protudes through a gap, tear or opening
10
Q
What are the two different types of hernia’s?
A
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
11
Q
What are the two different types of intestinal obstruction?
A
- Mechanical
- Non-mechanical
12
Q
What is a volus?
A
-Twisting of the intestine
