BIOS 214 Digestive and respiratory clinicals

Ascites

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

Cirrhosis

chronic degenerative disease of the liver

colorectal cancer

adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both

diverticular disease

bulging pouches (diverticula) in the gastrointestinal tract push the mucosal lining through the surrounding muscle

Diverticulitis

inflammation of the diverticula

Gallstones

Small crystals that form from bile in the gallbladder.

gastroenteritis

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort. 

hemorrhoids

swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region

hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function.

hiatal hernia

protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm

inflammatory bowel disease

inflammation of the colon and small intestine

crohn's disease

a chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon

mumps

Swollen parotid gland

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

peptic ulcers

sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

periodontitis

inflammation of tissues around a tooth

gingivitis

inflammation of the gums

dental caries

tooth decay

peritonitis

inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)

rectocele

hernia of the rectum

atelectasis

collapsed lung

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

bronchitis

inflammation of the bronchi

asthma

A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.

emphysema

a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.

croup

an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough

cystic fibrosis

A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems.

effects of smoking

Lung disease, high blood pressure, cancer, stomach ulcers, birth defects, respiratory infections, and death.

epitaxis

nosebleed

lung cancer

malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi

pleurisy

an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath

pleural effusion

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

pneumonia

An inflammation of lung tissue, wherer the alveoli in the affected areas fill w/fluid

pneumothorax

air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall

hemothorax

a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

respiratory distress syndrome

respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants

rhinitis

inflammation of the nose

sinusitis

inflammation of the sinuses

tracheotomy

surgical operation of cutting into the trachea

tracheostomy

surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck