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Mechanical obstruction (Intussusception)
Ξ -:- Sudden or gradual and partial or complete blockage of intestinal contents in
intestines
Causes of mechanical obstruction
Ξ -:- foreign bodies, tumors, adhesions, hernias, intussusception (telescoping),
volvulus, strictures, Crohn's disease, di...
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Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions &
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Mechanical obstruction (Intussusception)
Ξ -:- Sudden or gradual and partial or complete blockage of intestinal contents in
intestines
Causes of mechanical obstruction
Ξ -:- foreign bodies, tumors, adhesions, hernias, intussusception (telescoping),
volvulus, strictures, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, Hirschsprung's disease, and fecal impaction
Causes of functional obstruction
Ξ -:- neurologic impairment; intra-abdominal surgery complications; chemical,
electrolyte, and mineral disturbances; infections; abdominal blood supply impairment; renal
and lung disease; and medications (e.g., narcotics)
peritonitis
Ξ -:- inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and
surrounding the organs within it)
Why does the abdomen become rigid with peritonitis?
Ξ -:- Due to inflammation And abdominal muscle spasms
Ulcerative colitis V Chron's
Ξ -:- UC:
- Condition in mucosa only
- Begins in the rectum and then extends to the entire colon
- Develops fast (20-30 sec)
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- Rarely affects small intestines
- inflammation triggered by T cells accumulation in mucosa
Chron's:
- Condition that is full thickness
- Can be anywhere in small/large intestine (colon)
- Cobblestone appearance (fissures/nodules)
- loses ability to digest and absorb
- Abd. pain in right lower quadrant
- Intestinal wall is thick/rigid
- Progressive condition that is slow developing
pancreatitis
Ξ -:- inflammation of the pancreas (acute/chronic)
acute pancreatitis
Ξ -:- Cholelithiasis
-Medical emergency
- sudden and severe
chronic pancreatitis
Ξ -:- Alcohol abuse
- gradual but harmful effects
acute pancreatitis manifestations
Ξ -:- - Upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back, worsens after eating, and is
somewhat relieved by leaning forward or pulling the knees toward the chest
-Nausea and vomiting
-Mild jaundice
-Low-grade fever
-Blood pressure and pulse changes
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chronic pancreatitis manifestations
Ξ -:- -Upper abdominal pain
-Indigestion
-Losing weight without trying
-Steatorrhea
-Constipation
-Flatulence
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
Ξ -:- chyme or bile periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus,
irritating the esophageal mucosa
causes of heartburn
Ξ -:- due to spasm from acid reflux
GERD complications
Ξ -:- esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations, esophageal cancer (the most serious
complication), and chronic pulmonary disease
Cleft palate
Ξ -:- palate results from failure of the hard and soft palate to fuse in development,
creating an opening between the oral and nasal cavity
Cleft lip
Ξ -:- Cleft lip results from failure of the maxillary processes and nasal elevations or
upper lip to fuse during development
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