Chapter 11
Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome I: Introduction
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a functional disorder that affects the GI tract, including the stomach and intestines, causing symptoms without ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation
The main clinical feature of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is disrupted bowel patterns, categorized into subtypes based on predominant symptoms such ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management
Managing IBS requires a multifaceted approach.
Lifestyle modifications, such as relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and walking, can ...
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, can be acute or chronic.
Acute pancreatitis involves rapid inflammation of the pancreas, while chronic ...
Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Acute pancreatitis presents with intense upper abdominal pain, which can extend to the back and worsen after consuming fatty foods.
Other symptoms include ...
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Chronic pancreatitis is a degenerative inflammatory disorder of the pancreas characterized by persistent inflammation and fibrosis, leading to ...
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Management of chronic pancreatitis begins with comprehensive history collection and a physical examination to assess clinical symptoms.
Diagnostic studies ...
Appendicitis-I: Introduction
Appendicitis represents inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
It stems from an obstruction in the appendiceal lumen caused by a fecalith, lymphoid ...
Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
Diagnosing appendicitis begins with a physical assessment to evaluate pain location, duration, and symptoms.
Laboratory tests, including complete blood ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, comprises a group of disorders characterized by persistent inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease, known as regional enteritis, is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease impacting any segment of the GI tract but commonly affects the ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy
Diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease or IBD involves the following methods.
Colonoscopy is the primary test, allowing visualization of inflamed mucosa ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management
Medical treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD includes the following key medications.
The first option is Aminosalicylates, such as ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management
Surgical interventions for IBD include the following:
Strictureplasty treats small bowel strictures by widening narrowed sections while preserving ...
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