Colon Cancer
The second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States
What is Colon Cancer
You must have one of these after a Colonoscopy is completed
What is a ride home
Can cause diarrhea/constipation or both, bloating present, abdominal pain, and gas
What is IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
People on this diet should avoid oats, wheat and barley
What is Gluten Free Diet
Blood in stool, abdominal cramping, decreased appetite, prolonged constipation/diarrhea, or unintended weight loss.
What is Colorectal Cancer Symptoms
Stop all NSAIDS 5-7 days before, no iron 5 days prior, No solid food day before, clear liquids only, no red/purple dye
What is Prep for a Colonoscopy
Chronic constipation and decreased intake of dietary fiber
What is Causes of Diverticulosis
Caffeine, fat, alcohol, spicy food, sorbitol
What are Trigger Foods
Rebound pain or tenderness at McBurney's point indicates
What is Appendicitis
Risk Factors for Colon Cancer
What is lack of exercise, low fruit/vegetable intake, low fiber & high fat diet, obesity, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use.
No sedation required for this exam, limited prep
What is Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Results in rectal bleeding when the condition worsens
What is Diverticulitis
GALS - Granulomas, All Layers, Skip Lesions
Fistulas common
What is Crohn's
Blood supply is cut off, emergency surgery situation
What is Strangulated Hernia
Gold standard for treating colon cancer
Bowel perforation, sedation complications, bleeding, abdominal distention and pain, infection, vasovagal symptoms, and a missed disease
What is Complications of a Colonoscopy
Ciprofloxacin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Metronidazole, Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
What is Medications for Diverticulitis
All or part of the large intestine, inflammation is continuous, bleeding is common, 10-20 liquid bloody stools per day, fistulas rare, hematocrit will be LOW
Regular colon screening tests begin
What is age 50 and then every 10 years
Stage 3 Colon Cancer
What is any level of tumor invasion and up to 4 regional lymph nodes
Interventions for Diverticulitis
What is Replace fluids/Electrolytes, Increase fiber/Bulk, Diphenoxylate (Lomotil), Loperamide (Imodium), Probiotics, Acetaminophen, Mesalazine, and Rifaximin
The pulling of water into the intestines, may not be digested or absorbed well and can ferment in the GI tract
What is FODMAPS
Borborygmi-rumbling
What is An indication of obstruction