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Running Head: GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Gastrointestinal Tract:
Disorders of Motility
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Gastrointestinal tract, GI includes all of the digestive Gasiorowska, (2009). system esophagus,
stomach, small intestines, large intestines, liver gall bladder, pancreases and rectum, colon.GI is
divided into four parts which are separated by the sphincter muscles Bertorini, T. (2011). Gullet,
stomach, ileum and large intestines are these distinct four regions. They perform different
functions as per the enzymes in it and the content in the ingested food. This system can be
affected or attacked by its own hormones, acids, and enzymes, this happens as a result of an
imbalance of acid regulation.
Motility is the contraction of the muscles which chyme the food in the system. Hormones and
food presence are the driving triggers which propel the whole process. Johnson, L. (2012). Any
abnormality in the sensitivity of the system can cause the imbalance of stimulation and secretion
of hormones and enzymes in the system, this causes motility disorders such as GERD, gastritis
etc.
OBJECTIVE:
To examine whether the earlier stages of gastrointestinal disorders should be diagnosed and
treated or it should be just ignored and change of our daily diet be thought as solution. Some
factors are examined to come up with solution, research and statistic has been conducted to proof
these factors.
Describe the normal pathology and physiology of gastric acid stimulation and production.
Gastric acid is produced by the G cells also known as gastric cells. Its production is stimulated
by the enterochromaffin chemical which is produced by endocrine and nervous system. The
presence of protein in the stomach is detected and this causes the gastrin to be released by the G
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cells or gastric cells. The gastric produced, act on the enterochromaffin resulting in the secretion
of histamine
Explain the changes that occur to gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD,
PUD, and gastritis disorders.
In the case of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder), PUD, and gastritis- an inflammation of
gastrointestinal tract, the acid gullet due to effects of upper spinster muscle failure to close. It
normally opens and closes when food reaches the stomach. once the food is in there it closes. But
failure to close can cause some acids to move to the esophagus, therefore, acting or digesting the
lining of the esophagus. This causes gastritis and GERD. There are factors which lead or cause
gastrointestinal tract disorders. These are:
 Drinking certain beverages which contain carbonates and some such as alcohol.
 being obese
 Eating heavy meals or eating large meals and leaning on a couch or on your back.
 taking some medications such as aspirin, or muscles relaxers
• Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathology and physiology of GERD,
PUD, and gastritis.
People who smoke often cough. The coughing causes frequent opening and closing of the
sphincter muscle; this action causes the acid in the stomach to move to the esophagus therefore
causing burning action due to the digestion of the gut walls.
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Excessive eating and alcohol drinking can increase the amount of acid in the stomach. The acid
will be easy to flow when the user or the person is lying flat. Research has shown that the
different types of alcohol either beer or wine can increase the acid amount and it differs among
individuals. To add on, alcohol drinking also has an effect on the lower esophageal sphincter, it
makes it relaxed and also to be sensitive to acid. This eases the up flow of acid to the esophagus.
Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based
on the factor you selected.
Patient with these disorders usually has typical symptoms which include heartburns, chest pain,
regurgitation, bloating bloody or black stools, nausea, weight loss and dry cough. These
symptoms make it easy to treat unlike when there are gastrointestinal disorders and the
symptoms are not there. The second case makes the diagnosis difficult; diagnostic tests may be
used when the case is difficult to diagnose that is when it has complications.
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Construct a mind map for gastritis. Include the epidemiology, pathology, AND physiology, and
clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.
EROSIVE GASTRITIS
NONEROSIVE
GASTRITIS
PATHOPH
YSIOLOGY
EPDERM
OLOGY
1.9 MILLION
YEARLY
GASTRITIS
INFLATION OF
MUCAS LINING
NAUSEA
CHEST PAIN
CLINICAL
PRESENT
ATION
DIAGNOS
IS AND
TREATME
NT
ECGs
BLOOD TEST
VOMITING
BIOSPY
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Conclusion
From the research conducted and carried out, the secondary sources proved that, yes some
lifestyle habits such as drinking, smoking and food choices do affect the level of gastrointestinal
disorders. Smoking and alcohol drinking for instance were found to be some unique factors.
People normally use them without knowledge of its impact on their healthy. There is a lot to be
done on the issue of educating the public about the food varieties and lifestyles the indulge
themselves in and thir impacts.
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References
Bertorini, T. (2011). Neuromuscular disorders. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.
Faure, C., Di Lorenzo, C., & Thapar, N. (2013). Pediatric neurogastroenterology. New York:
Humana Press.
Johnson, L. (2012). Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. London: Academic Press.
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