Gi tract

Anatomy of GI Tract

More Patients, Less Time: Crucial Assessment Techniques & Pathophysiology Unveiled

Gastrointestinal Tract: Overview And The Mouth The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for the breakdown of food into its component parts so that they can be absorbed into the body. It is made up of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small and large intestines. The salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas are organs distinct from the GI tract, but all secrete juices into the tract and aid the digestion and absorption of the food (Fig. 37a). Structure Different regions of the…

Absorption of metabolites in GI tract...

Chew your foods to applesauce consistency - the smaller pieces you chew your food, the easier for your body to break via enzymes Take a few deep breaths before a meal Incorporate digestive bitters / digestive enzymes - helps stimulate the release of digestive enzymes Too much water during mealtime may dilute digestive enzymes Avoid heavily processed foods and aim to eat a primarily whole-foods plant-based diet Incorporate herbal digestive teas into your daily routine Eat sitting…

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Overview of the digestive system—how food moves through each part of the GI tract to help break down food for energy, growth, and cell repair. #reiki

On a grosser note, a poop chart. Helps you identify what is going on in your GI tract.

The integrity of the gut and digestive tract is often the first place to start in a functional medicine approach to healing the body. GI imbalance can lead to Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, and a range of diseases beyond the digestive tract including diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, hormonal imbalance, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome and more. It is important to identify the root cause of any intestinal stress in order to apply the appropriate intervention. The GI Map…

⭐️ Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) primarily includes two conditions: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and understanding the differences between the two as a nursing student is key 🟢 Crohn's Disease: → Affects entire GI tract → Affects full thickness of bowel wall → Ulcerations can be patchy and scattered (skip lesions) 🔵 Ulcerative Colitis: → Affects colon and rectum → Affects mucosal layer of bowel wall → Ulcerations are continuous throughout

The gastroduodenal junction is uniquely capable of regulating digestive functions in the gastrointestinal system. The pyloric sphincter, which demarcates the stomach from the small intestine, acts as...

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The Digestive System study notes are organized, illustrated and beautiful! A thorough overview including the GI tract and all organs of the gastrointestinal system. Complex processes are explained in easy to understand terms with illustrations so you can visualize what you are learning. A great review for exams!(If you find this bundle helpful, please leave a review.)Study notes include: 6 pages- The GI System with labeled illustrations- Anatomy & Physiology- The GI Tract with all Accessory…

17 pages of nursing notes on GI tract diseases. Color-coded with pictures and diagrams, nursing considerations, and more!

Lower GI Bleeds: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Lower GI Bleeds are intra-luminal GI tract bleeds that occur anywhere distal to the ligament of Treitz (transition between duodenum and jejunum) Author: Yan Yu Reviewers: Michael Blomfield, Tony Gu, Jason Baserman, Jennifer Au Kerri Novak* * MD at initial time of publication 1. Family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) Patient is at ↑ for CRC If pt develops CRC, malignant tissue invasion of the colon wall could disrupt blood vessels causin

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers on the inner lining of the large intestine.