Liver
The Liver SECRETES
Bile(breakdown fat), greenish yellow stuff
An acute inflammation of the appendix, usually resulting from an obstruction and infection
Appendicitis
What does GERD stand for
Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease
S/S: LRQ pain, N&V, fever elevated WBC's
Tx: appendectomy
Appendicitis
BY body fluids
The liver STORES
sugar, iron, & vitamins
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
A viral inflammation of the liver / There types what are they.
Hepatitis / Types A, B, C, D & E
S/S: after eating fatty meal, N&V, pain under ribs up to the r shoulder
Tx: cholecystectomy, low fat diet
Cholecystitis
S/S: fever, anorexia, n/V, jaundice, enlarged liver
Tx: rest, diet high in protein & calories, liver transplant
HB
Heparin(prevents clotting of blood)/ produces blood proteins/ produces cholesterol
A chronic destruction of liver cells accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective tissue and scarring
Cirrhosis
inflammation of the pancreas / pancreatic enzymes begin to digest the pancreas
Pancreatitis
S/S: anemia, indigestion, nausea, edema, jaundice
Tx: prevent further damage, alcohol avoidance, eat healthy, diuretics, liver transplant
Cirrhosis
S/S: inflamed, necrotic, swollen pancreas, pain, N/V, jaundice, diaphoresis
Tx: removal of gallbladder, pain meds, nutrition, tx for alcohol dependence
Pancreatitis
The liver DESTROYS
bacteria in the blood
An inflammation of the diverticula, pouches (sacs) that form on the intestines as the mucosal lining pushes through the surrounding muscle
Diverticulitis
A severe inflammation of the colon accompanied by the formation of ulcers and absences.
Ulcerative Colitis
S/S: pain, gas, fever, n/V, constipation/diarrhea
Tx: antibiotics, pain med, high fiber diet, surgery
Diverticulitis
S/S: diarrhea containing blood, pus & mucus, pain, anorexia, weight loss
Tx: control inflammation, pain, reduce stress, surgery
Ulcerative Colitis
substances (alcohol & pesticides) to make less harmful
chronic disease, acid from the stomach flows up into the esophagus. The cardiac sphincter becomes weak & doesn't close right.
GERD
Gallstones are formed (crystallized cholesterol, bile salts, & pigments)
Cholelithiasis
S/S: heartburn, sour taste in mouth, dysphagia
Tx: smaller meals, lose weight, staying upright after eating, meds, surgery
GERD
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