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HOSA: Med Term Digestive Part 3
This deck covers key terms and concepts related to digestive system disorders, including definitions, causes, symptoms, and associated conditions.
define GUM RECESSION
shrinking of gingival tissue w/age
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Term
Definition
define GUM RECESSION
shrinking of gingival tissue w/age
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is also called
trench mouth or ANUG
cause: ANUG
abnormal bacteria growth in mouth
s/s: ANUG
inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrosis
define DYSPHAGIA
difficult/painful swallowing
define EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS
chronic immune disease where eosinophils build up in esophagus
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define GUM RECESSION | shrinking of gingival tissue w/age |
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is also called | trench mouth or ANUG |
cause: ANUG | abnormal bacteria growth in mouth |
s/s: ANUG | inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrosis |
define DYSPHAGIA | difficult/painful swallowing |
define EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS | chronic immune disease where eosinophils build up in esophagus |
define ESOPHAGITIS | inflammation of esophagus lining |
cause: esophagitis | infection or stomach acids from GERD |
define GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE | acid reflux |
gastroesophageal reflux disease is also called | GERD |
define BARRET'S ESOPHAGUS | epithelial cells of esophagus damaged from chronic acid exposure |
barett's esophagus is associated w/what things | can be developed from GERD; can increase risk of esophageal cancer |
define STRICTURE | abnormal narrowing of passage from sacr tissue/damage |
define ESOPHAGEAL VARICES | twisted & swollen veins distal esophagus/upper stomach |
esophageal varices are associated w/.. | serious liver disease & severe bleeding (rupture) |
define GASTROPARESIS | gastric motility slows down, delaying gastric emptying |
define PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE | gastric/duodenal ulcers affect mucous membranes of digestive |
cause: peptic ulcer disease | bacteria or medications |
define ANOREXIA | loss of appetite caused by disease |
define CACHEXIA | physically wasting away from loss of weight & muscle mass where body can't absorb nutrients |
define FAILURE TO THRIVE | infant/child doesn't grow as expected |
cause: failure to thrive | any reasons |
define MALABSORPTION | small intestine can't absorb nutrients |
define MALNUTRITION | lack proper food/nutrients |
cause: malnutrition | shortage of food, poor eating habits, imability to digest/absorb/distribute nutrients |
define AEROPHAGIA | excessive swallowing of air while eating/drinking |
aerophagia is associated w/what | gas in stomach |
define DYSPEPSIA | pain/discomfort during digestion |
dyspepsia is also called | indigestion |
define HEMATEMESIS | vomiting coagulated blood |
define GLUTEN INTOLERANCE | digestive distress but no intestinal damage |
gluten intolerance is also called | non-celiac gluten sensitivity |
define LACTOSE INTOLERANCE | absence of lactase to process lactose |
lactose intolerance is common in what demographics | AA & East Asians |
s/s: Small intestinal bacterial growth | gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation |
define COLORECTAL CARCINOMA | 1st appears as polyps in colon, rectum or both |
colorectal carcinoma is also called | colon cancer |
define POLYPS | mushroom-like growth from mucous membrane that is benign/malignant |
define DIVERTICULOSIS | chronic abnormal # of diverticula in weak spots of colon wall/GI |
define DIVERTICULUM | small pouch in lining of wall/tubular organ |
diverticulosis is common in what demographic | ppl +50 yrs |
define DIVERTICULITIS | inflammation/infection of at least 1 diverticulum of colon |
s/s: diverticulitis | sudden ab pain, cramping, nausea |
cause: enteritis | ingestion of viral/bacterial infection |
DEFINE ischemic colitis | part of large intestine partly/completely deprived of blood |
define ILEUS | part/complete blockage of small/large intestine |
cause: ileus | stopping of peristalsis in area or abdominal surgery (temporary & normal 24-72 hrs post op) |
s/s: ileus | severe pain, cramping, distention, vomiting, inability to fart/defecate, fever |
s/s: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME | common group of symptoms: intermittent cramping, ab pain, constipation w/stress & tension, diarrhea, bloating |
describe INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE | disease-causing inflammation of intestines causing an increase in risk of colorectal cancer; chronic, incurable, flares |