1. Presentation #8

Hematochezia 2. Colonoscopy 3. Cachexia 4. Gastric lavage

By: Sandra Forde 5. Hematochezia

The passage of blood in the stool can be from the colon, rectum, or anus. 6. Bright red blood- generally bleeding is from a site close to the anus, rectum, or sigmoid colon. 7. Maroon in color or black and tarry is referred to as Melena. This type of bleeding usually originates in the upper gastrointestinal tract which enables bacteria to break it down into chemicals (hematin) that are black.

Rectal Bleeding 8. Colonoscopy ~A procedure that allows agastroenterologist to viewthe inside of the colon. ~ A flexible tube is inserted intothe anus and threaded carefullythrough the colon using a visual aid (either a t.v monitor of by looking throughthe instrument). What is it? 9. Colonoscopy ~ To investigate blood in the stool (hematochezia). ~Abdominal pain ~Abnormal colon X-ray or CT scan. ~Individuals with a history of polyps or malignancies in the family. Why is it done? 10. Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome) ~An irreversible loss of body mass in someone who is not tryingto lose weight. ~Even if the patient consumes extra calories, the loss of weightwill continue along with muscle atrophy and fatigue.~It is usually a sign of an underlying pathology, such as AIDS,congestive heart failure, or infectious diseases.eg. Tuberculosis.~It is often seen in end-stage cancer and is referred to as Cancer Cachexia. 11. Lavage (cleansing and rinsing) ~ Gastric Lavage, commonly known as stomach pumping.~Normally used on a person who has -ingested a poison -consumed too much alcohol -overdosed on drugs~May also be used before surgery to clear contents of thedigestive tract.