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Difficulty with the act of swallowing...just solids (most likely just mechanical problems) usually with: Motility problems, Neuro, CVA, |
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD |
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Weaking or inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter. Associated w/ pregnancy, asthma, and hiatal hernia |
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Limite tomatoes, peppermint, chocolate...b/c it looses sphincter Avoid foods and beverages that irritate the esophagus during periods of esophagitis. |
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| Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) |
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Primary cause - H. Pylori causes GI bleeding, hemmorrhage Main Treatment = Medications (Proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, Antacids, Triple therapy Avoid food that irritate - alcohol, coffee, caffeine, spicy foods, Avoid large meals. |
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| High risk for iron and B12 anemia |
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| treatment for constipation |
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| Consequences of Steatorrhea |
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Loss of: Fats and fat-soluble vitamins some minerals - calcium, magnesium, and zinc - oxalate kidney stones |
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| signs and symptoms of Pancreatitis - acute |
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| Elevated serum amylase and lipase levels |
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| Treatment for Pancreatitis - acute |
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| Treatment for Pancreatitis - Chronic |
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Low fat diet if fat malabsorption resistant to treatment - MCT oil recommended |
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| Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis |
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| Liberal use of table salt and salty foods |
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| Diagnose of Celiac Disease |
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| Can often be diagnosed with intestinal biopsy |
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| Treatment for Celiase Disease |
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| Lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet |
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| Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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Definition
| Bowel rest during exacerbations and severe diarrhea and abd pain |
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| Treatment for Short Bowel Disease |
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| To meet nutritional needs w/ only enteral feedings - need at least 40-80 inches of small intestines, 20 + feet = SI so can remove up to 70 % |
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Treatment for Diverticular Disease |
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Treatment for Diverticulitis |
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| Clear liquid diet - advised initially - gradually progressed to solid foods, low fiber as tolerated |
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| Consequences of Fatty Liver |
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| Treatment for Fatty Liver |
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Most common cause of Cirrhosis |
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| Consequences of Cirrhosis |
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| Not able to convert ammonia into urea |
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| Lactulose - Laxative - to reduce ammonia production and absorption in the colon |
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