Pathophysiology: Chapter 37

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What is the movement of the stomach with contents through the hiatus called?
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What is the treatment for a severe hiatal hernia?
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What does GERD stand for?
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What is the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter known as?
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What is esophageal inflammation due to chronic GERD called?
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What are the causes of GERD?
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What are the symptoms of GERD?
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What condition is due to chronic GERD where normal cells are replaced by precancerous cells?
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What patient education is recommended for managing GERD?
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What are the treatment options for GERD?
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What is the inflammation of the gastric mucosa called?
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What is the nature of acute gastritis?
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How does chronic gastritis differ from acute gastritis?
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What are the causes of gastritis?
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What are the symptoms of gastritis?
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What is the treatment for gastritis?
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What is Helicobacter pylori and its impact on ulcers?
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What is peptic ulcer disease?
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Peptic ulcer disease involves the _____, _____, and _____?
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What are the risk factors for peptic ulcer disease?
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How does stress cause peptic ulcers?
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What are the symptoms of peptic ulcers?
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Do peptic ulcers feel worse when the stomach is full or empty?
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What are the complications of peptic ulcers?
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Is peritonitis a disease?
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What are the symptoms of peritonitis?
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What is peritonitis?
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What causes peritonitis?
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What is frank hematemesis?
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What does coffee-grounds emesis indicate?
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What is occult blood?
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What do dark tarry stools indicate?
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What does red blood coating the stools indicate?
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
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What is another name for IBS?
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What are the psychosocial effects of IBS?
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What are the symptoms of IBS?
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What is the hallmark symptom of IBS?
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What are the treatment options for IBS?
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What does IBD stand for?
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What are the two types of IBD?
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What is Crohn's disease?
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What is the pattern of Crohn's disease?
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Which layer of the bowel does Crohn's disease affect?
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In which demographic is Crohn's disease more prevalent?
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What is the progression of Crohn's disease?
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What are the possible causes of Crohn's disease?
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What are the symptoms of Crohn's disease?
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What is the treatment for Crohn's disease?
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Ulcerative colitis involves only the _____ and _____?
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What is ulcerative colitis?
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Which layer of the bowel does ulcerative colitis affect?
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What is the pattern of ulcerative colitis?
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What are the possible causes of ulcerative colitis?
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What is the hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis?
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What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
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What risk does ulcerative colitis increase after 8-10 years?
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What is the treatment for IBD?
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What is diverticulosis?
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What are the causes of diverticulosis?
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Diverticulosis is typically _____ unless _____?
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What is diverticulitis?
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What are the risks of diverticulitis?
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What are the symptoms of diverticulitis?
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What is the treatment for diverticulitis?
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What is appendicitis?
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Which demographic is more affected by appendicitis?
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What is the progression of appendicitis?
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What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
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What is the treatment for appendicitis?
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What are the mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction?
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