GI System Flashcards

Flashcards for GI System Study Guide

Peritonitis

Inflammation of peritoneum from organ rupture.

Cirrhosis

End-stage liver disease; fibrotic replacement.

GERD

Reflux of gastric contents into esophagus.

Diverticulitis

Inflammation from diverticulosis (low fiber).

Hiatal Hernia

Protrusion of stomach into esophagus through diaphragm; risk factors: aging, obesity, lifting.

Appendicitis

Inflamed appendix; blockage causes pressure, infection, risk of rupture.

Hemorrhoids

Dilated veins from pressure.

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Erosion due to HCl acid & pepsin.

Gastritis

Acute: local irritants (ASA, NSAIDs, ETOH). Chronic: often due to H. pylori; can lead to pernicious anemia.

Hepatitis

Liver inflammation: viral (A-E), drug/alcohol, autoimmune.

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the Gallbladder.

Crohn’s Disease

Affects entire GI tract; cobblestone appearance.

Ulcerative Colitis

Begins in rectum; continuous inflammation.