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gastrointestinal system
common illness
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Medical
Undergraduate 3
08/01/2014

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Term
appendicitis
Definition
a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed
Term
areas of the abdomen
Definition

RUQ, LUQ,RLQ,LLQ,Epigastrium

Right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quandrant , left lower quandrant

Term
abdominal distention
Definition
swelling or enlargement of the abdomen
Term
Ascites
Definition
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
Term
bowel sounds
Definition
a physical exam finding; may be dimished or hyperactive
Term
C-difficile (C-diff)
Definition
a bacteria in the intestines that causes diarrhea and GI problems, usually from antibiotic use.
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
gallstones in the gall bladder
Term
choledocholithiasis
Definition

gallstones in the common bile duct

 

Term
cholecysititis
Definition
inflammation of the gallbladder, RUQ tenderness presents clinically
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cirrhosis
Definition
chronic degenerative liver disease
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crohn's disease
Definition
a form of inflammatory bowel disease
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decreased rectal tone
Definition
assessment of nerve dysfunction
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diverticulosis
Definition
small abnormal pouches in the intestinal wall
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diverticulitis
Definition
inflammation and infection within the diverticula
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dyspepsia
Definition
indigestion
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dysphagia
Definition
difficulty swallowing
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emesis
Definition
vomiting
Term

(GERD)

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Definition
a condition in which contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus
Term

(GI) bleed

gastrointestinal

Definition
any bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, classified as 'upper or lower'
Term
Gravid Uterus
Definition

(pregnancy) 

A uterus containing a developing fetus

Term
guarding
Definition
contraction of abdominal muscles and discomfort when pressure is applied to the abdomen on exam
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GUAIAC test
Definition
diagnostic test looking for occult blood in the stool taken from sample during rectal exam
Term
Hepatomegaly
Definition
enlarged liver
Term
hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of the liver
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hematemesis
Definition
vomiting of blood
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hematochezia
Definition
passage of bright red blood in stool
Term
hemorrhoids
Definition
painful , swollen veins in the anus or rectum
Term
Ileus
Definition
decreased motor activity of the GI tract
Term

irritable bowel syndome

(IBS)

Definition
common disorder of the large intestine (colon). Sx include cramping, abd. pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation
Term
jaundice
Definition
yellow coloration of the skin/mucus membranes from high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream
Term
McBurney's Point Tenderness
Definition
a site of extreme sensitivity in acute appendicitis in the RLQ
Term
Melena
Definition
black "tarry" colored stool, typically a sign of an upper GI bleed
Term
Murphy's sign
Definition
a test to diagnose acute cholecystitis if pt. presents with increased tenderness in the abd. RUQ
Term
organomegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of an organ
Term
pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
Term
Peritoneum
Definition
serous membrane that forms the abdominal cavity lining
Term
peritoneal dialysis
Definition
a way to remove waste products from the blood during kidney failure
Term
rebound
Definition
an increase in severe pain and discomfort when pressure is abruptly relieved from localized region of the abd.
Term
Rigid
Definition
hardness or stiffening of the abdomen
Term

(SBO)

small bowel obstruction

Definition
the inability of the intestinal tract to allow for regular passage of food/bowel contents. may be partial or complete
Term
Splenomegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the spleen
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