Colorectal Cancer Assessment
- 3rd Most Common Cancer
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Obstruction
- Rectal Bleeding
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
- Ascites
- Colonoscopy
- FOBT and FIT
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Assessment
- Abdominal Pain
- Relieved by Defecation
- Alternating Diarrhea and Constipation
- Fatigue
- Excessive Flatulence
- Sensation of Incomplete Evacuation
- Stressors
- Food Intolerances
- More Common in Women
- Rule Out Other Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Interventions
- Identify Triggers
- Increase Fiber Intake
- Probiotics
- Anticholinergics
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Loperamide
- Linaclotide
- Tegaserod (Zelnorm)
- Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
- Alosetron (Lotronex)
Types of Hernias
- Hiatal
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Inguinal
- Men
- Femoral
- Women
- Incisional
- Umbilical
- Strangulation
Hernia Interventions
- Reduce Intra Abdominal Pressure
- Avoid Straining and Lifting
- Open Mouth Sneezing
- Excision
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernioplasty
- Scrotal Support
Types of Intestinal Obstruction
- Adhesions
- Hernia
- Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Tumor
- Mesenteric Artery Occlusion
- Spinal Injury
- Paralytic Ileus
Intestinal Obstruction
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- High Pitched Bowel Sounds
- Abdominal Distention
- Increased Peristalsis
- Absent Bowel Sounds
- Paralytic Ileus
Hirschsprung's Disease
- Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon
- No Peristalsis
- No Meconium Within 24 Hours
- Refusal to Feed
- Abdominal Distention
- No Stool on Rectal Exam
- Forceful Expulsion of Fecal Material After Exam
- Surgical Resection
- Colostomy
Celiac Disease
- Intestinal Mucosa Damage
- Ingestion Wheat, Barley, Rye
- GI Distress
- Steatorrhea
- Weight Loss
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Gluten-free Diet
- Screening