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Definition of cholecystitis
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Gall bladder inflammation
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Visceral pain definition
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Poorly localized + diffuse, dull, general pain.
Starts in walls of HOLLOW ORGANS Cramping or gas type pain |
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Somatic Pain definition
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Localized and intense. Sharp or stabbing and usually constant. Travels along naural routes
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Definition: Hematemasis
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Bright red vomit.
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Hemoptysis definition
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Coughing up blood
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Hematochezia definition
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Bright red blood from rectum. Rapid GI bleed
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Melena definition
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Black, tarry stool. Slow GI bleed
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Most common position of comfort for PT with abd pain
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Fetal Position
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Most common cause of lower GI bleed
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Diverticulitis
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Chronic gastroenteritis usually due to.....
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Microbial infection
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Ulcerative Colitis definition
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Lower GI bleed classified as inflammatory bowel disease. Limited to rectum....Colitis AKA PROCTITIS
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Diverticulitis info...
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Occures in large intestine. Divits develop in wall of colon catching fecal matter
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Appendicitis definition and location of pain
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Occurs when path between appendix and cecum obstructed by fecal matter - Inflammation of outpouching within large intestine just inferior to cecum. Pain later becomes intense and localized to RLQ
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Most common location of peptic ulcer
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Duodenum where acid and pepsin are present
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Where do most bowel obstructions occur??
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Small intestines due to smaller diameter, greater length, flexibility and mobility
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