Upper GI Disorders
This condition is caused by a backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
This chronic inflammatory condition causes "skip lesions" and cobblestoning.
What is Crohn's disease?
Jaundice, yellowing of the skin and eyes, is caused by abnormal levels of this.
The medical name for gallstones.
What is cholelithiasis?
This test visualizes the GI tract using barium contrast and X-rays.
What is a barium swallow or enema?
Barrett's esophagus is a complication of this chronic disorder.
What is GERD?
Bloody diarrhea is most commonly associated with this form of IBD.
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ascites is most commonly caused by this chronic liver condition.
What is cirrhosis?
Severe right upper quadrant pain after eating a fatty meal indicates this condition.
What is cholecystitis?
A positive Murphy's sign indicates inflammation of this organ.
What is the gallbladder?
A burning sensation in the chest that worsens when lying flat is called this.
What is heartburn (pyrosis)?
Out pouching of the intestinal wall.
What are diverticula?
This causes varices in the esophagus and stomach.
What is portal hypertension?
Pain radiating to the back and elevated lipase are signs of this disorder.
What is pancreatitis?
Lactulose is given to reduce high levels of this waste product.
What is ammonia?
The H. pylori bacterium is the main cause of this disorder characterized by mucosal breaks.
What is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
A twisting of the bowel that can lead to obstruction.
What is a volvulus?
Confusion, asterixis, and elevated ammonia levels indicate this condition.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
These signs are present with acute pancreatits.
What are Grey Turner's and/or Cullen's?
Endoscopic banding is used to treat bleeding from these.
What are esophageal varices?
These tears to the esophagus can be a cause of an Upper GI bleed.
What are Mallory-Weiss tears?
This is a treatment for hemorrhoids that involves an injection into the vein to destroy the tissue.
What is sclerotherapy?
This viral hepatitis is spread via the fecal-oral route.
What is hepatitis A?
Women are at a higher risk of gallbladder disorders because of these results of higher estrogen and progesterone levels.
What are increased cholesterol levels and slowed gallbladder emptying?
This is a surgical procedure used to treat pancreatic cancer.
What is a Whipple?