... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They're commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characteristics of bowel sounds.) They may stem from life... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammation
Esophageal ulcer
Gastric ulcer*
Duodenal ulcer*
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... Signs and Symptoms Depending on location of obstruction: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, drowsiness, thirst, rebound tenderness, abdominal distention, dehydration, constipation
Treatment (Tx) Surgery,... Pictures
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... Crohn’s disease, also known as regional enteritis and granulomatous colitis, is an inflammation of any part of the GI tract (usually the proximal portion of the colon or, less commonly, the terminal ileum) that extends through all... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characteristics of bowel sounds.) They may stem from life... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Mark B. Stephens
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is responsible for 1% to 2% of all hospital admissions in the United States (1). Bleeding can be either acute or chronic. The source can be upper or lower, overt or occult. The patient can be... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Laboratory evaluation ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Upper GI
❑ Peptic ulcer disease
❑ Gastritis
❑ Mallory-Weiss tear
❑ Esophageal varices ... DIagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... An intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the lumen in the small or large bowel. A small-bowel obstruction is more common (90% of patients) and usually more serious. A complete obstruction in any part of the bowel, if untreated, can cause death... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the alimentary tract characterized by exacerbations and remissions. It can affect any portion of the tract from the mouth to the anus. In 50% of cases, the disease involves the colon and small bowel. About 33% of cases... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sound. (See Characteristics of bowel sounds.) They may... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characterizing bowel sounds, page 98.) They may... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Can occuranywhere from nose and mouth to anus. Bleeding that occurs proximal to ligamentof Treitz is considered upper tract bleeding, whereas bleeding thatoccurs distal to this ligament is considered lower tract bleeding. ... Principal Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They're commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characteristics of bowel sounds, page 90.)
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... Author:
Caroline Rassbach, MD
What to Do - Make a Decision
Viral croup is the most common form of airway obstruction in children
6 months to 6 years of age. When symptoms are severe enough to seek medical attention, oral... Suggested Readings
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... Author:
Nailah Coleman, MD
What to Do - Make a Decision, Take Action
Nutritionprovidesadequate substrates, vitamins, minerals,andantioxidants
for cell and organ metabolism. The maintenance of adequate nutrition is
critical... Suggested Readings
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... Douglas Jacobstein, MDRobert Baldassano, MDPetar Mamula, MD Crohn Disease - BASICS Crohn Disease - description Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the GI tract. Crohn Disease - ... Crohn Disease - DIAGNOSIS ... Crohn Disease - TREATMENT ... Crohn Disease - FOLLOW UP ... Crohn Disease - bibliography ... Crohn Disease - CODES ... Crohn Disease - FAQ
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