GI Infections Part 1

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What is in the GI tract?

stomach, esophagus, SI, Large intestine, rectum, accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas)

What are some oral issues?

tooth decay: from acid destruction of calcium stud in teeth gingivitis: inflammation of gums heroic stomatitis:viral infection of mouth from herpes. Has ulceration of oral mucus oral candida (thrush): from candida albicans aphthous stomatitis (canker sore): single or multiple small ulcers in oral mucosa

What are other disorders?

Gardner's syndrome which is associated with failure o tooth eruption and super early teeth and cysts.Peutz-jeghers syndrome can cause dark spots on oral muscle on lips and around skin around the mouth. Crohn's disease is termed orofacial granulocytes when it only involves the mouth.

What is the esophagus?

Muscular tube goes from oral pharynx to stomach. 3 parts, cervical, thoracic, abdominal. esophageal sphincter muscle that separates esophagus from the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 2 parts of the esophagus?

The upper is made of circuitous cartilage, hyoid bone, striated muscle, preventing air from going to the digestive tract. Lower located near gastroesophageal junction. Signup and view all the answers

what is gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Most common. Changers epithelium of esophagus. Barrett’s disease. Can lead to inflammation and cancer. Signup and view all the answers

Difference between acute and chronic esophageal disease?

Acute includes trauma from ingestion, inflammation, ruptured bein, Mallory Wei’s tears from lesions. Chronic has congenital disorders, webbing, motility disorders ,etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of esophageal disease?

sore throat, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, barium swallows, acute diseases Signup and view all the answers

What are esophageal diseases?

Esophageal varices which is portal hypertension which can lead to GI bleeding. esophagitis which is inflammation in the lining of esophagus from gastric acid, immune reaction, and infections. Eosinophilic esophagitis is inflammation from allergies. Signup and view all the answers

What are Esophageal tumors?

can be from Barrett’s esophagus, squamous cell carcinoma. Associated with alcohol and tobacco use. Signup and view all the answers

What are mechanical and obstruction disorders of the esophagus?

mechanical obstruction from structure following esophageal injury and can develop a Timor. function obstruction from defect in tone of lower esophageal sphincter. Stenosis is associated with dysphasia and is progressive, causing difficult following foods. Signup and view all the answers

What is Barrett’s esophagus?

Complication of GERD. Characterized by metaplastic conversion of normal squamous esophageal epithelium to columnar epithelium with goblet cells. Long standing reflux in the lower esophagus. Appears as patches of red mucosa on the toner from the upper gastroesophageal junction.causes chronic inflammation, neoplasia, tissue injury cancer Signup and view all the answers

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GI tract components?

Stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas).

Common oral issues?

Acid destruction of tooth calcium, inflammation of gums, herpes virus ulcers, Candida albicans infection, or small oral ulcers.