Phys Lab Digestion/Metabolism Quiz

What is Barrett’s esophagus

change in cellular structure of esophagus

What is Crohn’s disease

long-term condition that causes swelling and irritation in your digestive tract

What is Alpha-gal syndrome

n allergy to red meat, meat products and dairy that you develop after getting bitten by a tick

what are gallstones

hardened bits of bile that grow in your gallbladder

Barret’s esophagus causes

chronic irritation or injury inside your esophagus

Crohn’s disease causes

genetics and immune system overreaction

Alpha-gal causes

tick bite

gallstones causes

high cholesterol, high bilirubin, not enough bile salts

Barrett’s esophagus symptoms

heart burn, chest pain, sore throat

Crohn’s disease symptoms

belly pain/cramps, blood in stool, weight loss

Alpha-gal symptoms

hives, angioedema, shortness of breath

Gallstones symptoms

sudden pain in upper right abdomen, nausea/vomiting, fast heart rate

Barrett’s esophagus risk factors

male, older than 55, have GERD, smoke

Crohn’s disease risk factors

ages 15-35, family history, smoking, northern european,

Alpha-gal risk factors

living in south, east, or central parts of US

Gallstones risk factors

cirrhosis, insulin resistance, female, over 60 for males, 20-50 for women, Native American or Mexican

Barrett’s esophagus treatments

acid reflux medication, monitoring via endoscopy, ablation therapy

Crohn’s disease treatments

corticosteroids, JAK inhibitors, nutrition therapy, ostomy

Alpha-gal treatments

antihistamines, avoiding meat, avoid ticks

gallstone treatments

gallbladder removal, ursodiol, catheter to drain gallbladder