GERD & Hiatal hernia
Classic symptom of GERD
Heartburn
H. Pylor
US affects which area only?
Pain location in appendicitis
RLQ McBurney's point
Early mechanical obstruction bowel sounds are
high-pitched
Food that worsens reflux
peppermint, fatty foods, caffeine
Color of stools in GI bleeding
Black/tarry
Crohn's affects which GI regions?
Anywhere in the GI tract
Rupture
Late obstruction bowel sounds are
Absent
Best position after meals
Stay upright
NSAIDS cause which type of ulcer
Gastric ulcer
UC stood look like what?
Bloody diarrhea
Major symptom of peritonitis
Rigid abdomen
Main treatment for obstruction
NG tube decompression
Hiatal hernia increases the risk of what?
Acid reflux
Duodenal ulcer pain improves with what?
Eating
What is a severe complication of UC?
Toxic megacolon
Pre-op instruction for appendicitis
Symptom of worsening obstruction
continuous vomiting
Warning sign requiring urgent evaluation
Dysphagia
Bright red emesis indicates what?
Active upper GI bleeding
Crohn's lesions appear as?
Skip lesions
Why avoid heat on the abdomen during appendicitis?
Increases rupture risk
Vomiting and third spacing