ClineMedV: Diseases of the digestive system (colon)

List 4 causes of megacolon:IANT

List 7 symptoms of megacolon: SVWDASL

List 3 things used to dx megacolon:PRB

Cisapride can be used to treat to tx megacolon, what kind of drug is it? What does it do?

High fiber diets can also treat megacolon. What are some things that can be given?

Name a stool softener that can be used to treat megacolon?

Enemas are also used to treat megacolon. What species should these be done with caution?

What surgery can be done for megacolon?

What condition is the delayed transit time and decreased frequency of defecation?

True constipation is rare what are some cases where this can happen?FTAUD

c.s. of constipation:SASV

Name 5 tx of constipation:SLEFM

What condition is intractable constipation that causes a block with liquid leaking out the sides? +-v because of the block.

3 symptoms of colon tumors:SAB

What condition is not a specific dx, is common, and simply means inflammation of the colon?

List 5 causes of colitis:IIDSA

List 6 c.s. of colitis:IASLTH

What is hematochezia?

5 dx of colitis:FBICB

6 tx for colitis: SDDPAA

Name 3 antiobiotics used to tx colitis and target anaerobic bacteria?MSS

Name 2 anthelmintics(dewormers) used to tx colitis: DP