Gastrointestinal Conditions Week 7 2.0 PDF
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This document is a collection of materials on gastrointestinal conditions, including discussions on the intestines, diseases and disorders, and related issues. It appears to be part of an educational course, perhaps in medical or allied health. It also covers diagnostic tests and lifestyle changes for patients with lower GIT disorders. The content is quite detailed, likely for studying.
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Part 2: Lower Gastrointestinal conditions What is the role of the intestines? Clinical manifestations of abnormalities? What are some causes of chronic abdominal pain Irritable bowel syndrome vs Inflammatory bowel disease OFFICIAL Irritable bo...
Part 2: Lower Gastrointestinal conditions What is the role of the intestines? Clinical manifestations of abnormalities? What are some causes of chronic abdominal pain Irritable bowel syndrome vs Inflammatory bowel disease OFFICIAL Irritable bowel syndrome and Coeliac disease OFFICIAL Osmosis from Elsevier, 2024 OFFICIAL Online activity Video 1: Inflammatory bowel disease. OFFICIAL Bowel cancer in Australia 4th most common cancer Second leading cause of cancer death Early diagnosis = early chance of survival Risk factors Clinical manifestations Investigations Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, early detection, and management of colorectal cancer:published on 11/22/2023 OFFICIAL Diverticular disease polyps OFFICIAL Illustrated by Jason Hoffman OFFICIAL Indications Preparation During procedure Recovery Refer to Colonoscopy clinical care standard 2020 (EXPLORE section) https://sl.bing.net/bYW3T2g4HKK OFFICIAL Describe the following diagnostic tests 1. Barium enema 2. Faecal occult blood test 3. Sigmoidoscope Identify lifestyle and nutritional changes you could recommend to a patient with lower GIT disorder. Provide a rationale. OFFICIAL Image: Sciencephoto.com What potential impact would this surgery have on someone’s life? OFFICIAL Deterioration of gastrointestinal disorders OFFICIAL References Brown, D., Buckley, T., Aitken, R., & Edwards, H. (2023). Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Australia and New Zealand Edition: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Elsevier Health Sciences Craft J., Gordon C., Huether, S., McCance K., Brashers, V. (2023) Understanding Pathophysiology Australia and New Zealand Edition (4thEdition). Elsevier. Lemone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G., Gubrud-Howe, P., Levett-Jones, T., Dwyer, T., Moxham, L., Reid Searl, K., Berry, K., Carville,M, Hales, & Knox, N. (2020). Lemone and Burke’s medical-surgical nursing : critical thinking for person-centred care, Vol.1-3. Pearson Australia. Kilov, G (2024) Liver Disease overview: What GP’s need to know. Liver Foundation Australia Health Professionals - Liver Foundation OFFICIAL
