GI charts to know

IBS course/prognosis

75-80% relapse after the first attack. Most have mild to moderate disease. routine colonoscopy with biopsy after 7-8 years with the disease (increased risk for colon cancer)

IBS abdominal pain

Intermittent-mild crampy abdominal pain.

Mass presence in IBS

NO mass is present.

Common bleeding in IBS

Bleeding is common.

Diarrhea in IBS

Frequent watery stools with blood/mucus.

Perianal lesions in IBS

Perianal lesions are NOT PRESENT.

Weight loss in IBS

Can be caused by severe diarrhea.

Fever/malaise in IBS

Can occur during severe exacerbation.

Psychological impact of IBS

Psychological issues can arise from a long-standing disease.

Crohn’s Disease Course/prognosis

Recurrent and progressive disease. typically need surgery after 7years to treat/repair fistuals/abcesses. (shortened life span)

Mass presence in Crohn's Disease

A mass is common to have.

Bleeding in Crohn's Disease

Bleeding is occasional.

Diarrhea in Crohn's Disease

Chronic, recurrent, and potentially bloody diarrhea.

Perianal issues in Crohn's Disease

1/3 will develop a perianal abscess or fistula.

Weight loss in Crohn's Disease

Weight loss is common.

Fever/malaise in Crohn's

Can occur with exacerbation or abscess formation.

Psychological impact of Crohn's Disease

Psychological issues can arise from long-standing disease.

Ulcerative Colitis

Chronic and intermittent condition. with rare functional limitations

Surgery option for Ulcerative Colitis

Can be surgically cut out.

Ulcerative Colitis abdominal pain

Sharp, burning abdominal pain, often diffuse in left lower quadrant.

Mass presence in Ulcerative Colitis

NO mass present.

Diarrhea in Ulcerative Colitis

Intermittent, predominant diarrhea that can vary person-to-person.

Perianal lesions in Ulcerative Colitis

NO perianal lesions.

Weight loss in Ulcerative Colitis

NO weight loss.

Psychological impact in Ulcerative Colitis

Can arise from exacerbation with stressful situations.

Definition of Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis A source

Feces.

Hepatitis A transmission

Fecal-oral (waterborne) and venereal (sex).

Hepatitis A incubation period

15-42 days.

Onset of Hepatitis A

Abrupt onset.

Common symptoms of Hepatitis A

Fever and nausea/vomiting; jaundice more common in adults.

Chronic infection in Hepatitis A

NO chronic infection.

Prevention for Hepatitis A

Pre/post immunization (vaccines).

Hepatitis B source

Blood/body fluids.

Transmission method for Hepatitis B

Contact with contaminated blood/body fluids (drug use/sex) and perinatal.

Hepatitis B incubation period

42-160 days.

Onset of Hepatitis B

Insidious onset, develops gradually.

Common symptoms of Hepatitis B

Nausea/vomiting common; jaundice can occur occasionally.

Chronic infection in Hepatitis B

YES chronic infection.

Prevention for Hepatitis B

Pre/post immunization (vaccine).

Hepatitis C source

Blood/body fluids.

Hepatitis C transmission

Contact with contaminated blood/body fluids (drug use/sex).

Hepatitis C incubation period

14-160 days.

Onset of Hepatitis C

Insidious onset.

Common symptoms of Hepatitis C

Nausea/vomiting; NO jaundice or fever.

Chronic infection in Hepatitis C

YES chronic infection.

Prevention for Hepatitis C

Blood donor screening/behavior modifications.

Hepatitis D source

Blood/body fluids.

Hepatitis D transmission

Contact with contaminated blood/body fluids (drug use/sex).

Hepatitis D incubation period

28-49 days.

Onset of Hepatitis D

Insidious onset.

Common symptoms of Hepatitis D

Fever, nausea/vomiting, jaundice.

Chronic infection in Hepatitis D

YES chronic infection.

Prevention for Hepatitis D

Behavior modification.

Hepatitis E source

Feces.

Hepatitis E transmission

Fecal-oral (waterborne).

Hepatitis E incubation period

14-56 days.

Onset of Hepatitis E

Abrupt onset.

Common symptoms of Hepatitis E

Fever, nausea/vomiting, jaundice.

Chronic infection in Hepatitis E

NO chronic infection.

Prevention for Hepatitis E

Ensure safe drinking water.