Transcript Document

GI Tract, Liver,
Gallbladder,
and Pancreas
NS335
Unit 2 Seminar
Melinda Boyd, MPH, MHR, RD
The GI System
 The
gastrointestinal (GI) tract extends from the
mouth to the anus.
 Who can list the order?
 All disturbances related to food intake, digestion,
absorption, and elimination affect the GI tract and
usually require special diets.
Mirror the Human Condition




Psychological factors play a role when we consider
disorders of the GI tract.
The digestive system is said to “Mirror the Human
Condition”
Stress factors such as anxiety, fear, work pressure, grief,
emotional makeup, and coping patterns have a great
deal to do with how foods are tolerated.
Physiological factors can also be related with
intolerances (such and an enzyme deficiency) which will
eliminated foods that can be eaten
Let’s Play a Game!!
What type of
Disorder
Am I??
How To Play
I
will give you a word scrambled with a brief
description of the disorder it is
 “Buzz
in” by typing a # into the chat box.
 Wait
until I call on you to type in your
response.
 The
first person to correctly identify the type
of assessment wins that question
Name the Disorder
reutfacdr ajw
-Has high nutritional needs
-May have to be wired which causes problems
eating
-Diet needs of high calorie, high protein,
vitamins, and minerals is needed to promote
healing
-Liquid must pass through a straw without
causing it to move
Diet for a Fractured Jaw
Breakfast: Strained Juice, Hot Blended Drink,
Coffee, Beverage of Choice
Lunch: Fruit Drink, Hot Blended Drink, Coffee,
Beverage of Choice
Dinner: Fruit Eggnog, Hot Blended Drink,
Beverage of Choice
Table 17-1 of Text
Name the Disorder
dlatne ierasc
-A lot of this problem comes from dietary in
nature
-Lack of Calcium, Phosphorus, Fluorine, and
Vitamins A, D, and C affect tooth and gum
formation and development
-Can occur with infants with milk, juice, or
sweetened drinks left in a bottle against an
infant’s gums during sleep.
Name the Disorder
fectl pil
 A congenital defect of newborns
 Can be corrected with a series of surgeries after the
infant reaches a weight safe enough to withstand a
surgical procedure
Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate

These infants have high nutritional requirements to
prepare for surgery and rapid growth
Name the Disorder
pticpe uecrl
 Most common of the problems affecting the
upper GI tract
 Causative factors include:
1) Increased acidity and secretion of gastric juices
2) Decreased secretion of mucous linings and
buffers
3) Prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and
others.
4)
Helico pylori (H. pylori) infection.
Peptic Ulcer



1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Treatment goals: relieve pain, heal erosion, prevent
complications, prevent recurrences
Drug therapies are used
Diet Therapy:
Follow regular diet with guidelines based on the
individual
3 meals daily without snacks, especially at bedtime
Moderate meal size
No need to eliminate a food unless it causes
discomfort
No fiber restriction
Peptic Ulcer Continued
6) Determine individual tolerances
(seasonings, alcohol, coffee adjustments)
7) General recommendations to avoid aspirin,
quit smoking, try antidepressant
medications, initial diet modification
Name that Disorder
taiahl irnaeh
-This results when the stomach partially
protrudes above the diaphragm because of
the weakening of the diaphragm opening
Hiatal Hernia
 Usually
treated with antacids and a low-fat
diet
 6 small meals a day are recommended and
fluids are taken between meals
 Foods that irritate esophageal mucosa are
eliminated
Gastric Surgery for Ulcer
Disease
 Perforation
and hemorrhage are two major
complications of ulcer disease for which
surgery are indicated.
 Dumping syndrome
Dumping Syndrome
 Food
reaches the jejunum 10 to 15 minutes after
eating
 With part of the stomach removed, the food is not
digested properly and instead of being delivered
slowly, it is “dumped” quickly into the small
intestine
Dumping Syndrome
 Foods
prohibited: Breads with nuts, jams, or
dried fruits made with bran, presweetened
cereals, highly seasoned or smoked meats,
if not tolerated-milk, alcohol, carbonated
beverages; creamed or gas forming
vegetables, fruits canned with sugar syrup,
sweetened dried fruits, pickles, peppers,
chili powder, nuts, olives, candy, milk
gravy
Constipation
 Involves
many variables with its treatment
 A regular, high fiber balanced diet and adequate
fluid intake is recommended
Diarrhea

Can be serious if prolonged

Treatment involves eliminating the underlying cause, using
antidiarrheal drugs as needed and appropriate diet therapy
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulosis
Vs.
Diverticulitis
IBD
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease a term used for ulcerative
colitis and Chron’s disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Characterized by widespread ulceration and inflammation of the colon,
fever, chronic bloody diarrhea, edema, and anemia.
Diet therapy includes:
 Regular, high fiber diet supplemented with formula feeding as tolerated
 High Protein diet: 120-150 grams daily
 High Calorie: 3000 calories daily
 High vitamins/minerals, especially vitamins C, B Complex, and K
 Moderate fat as tolerated
 Dairy products usually eliminated to avoid secondary lactose
intolerance or lactose free products used
 IV fluids in addition to oral feedings
 TPN is most effective if the bowel has been shortened or the disease is
extensive.

Crohn’s Disease
Present in industrial areas and the 50-60 year old age
group.


It has onset characterized by tenderness, pain, diarrhea, and
cramping in the right lower quadrants of the bowel. There is less
blood in the stool than in ulcerative colitis, but more mucous
secretions by the bowel.
Widespread problems of malabsorption of fat, protein,
carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and subsequent weight loss.
Crohn’s Disease
Treatment:




Drug Therapy: Several types of medications are used to control
inflammation or reduce symptoms caused by ulcerative colitis.
Anti-inflammatory -These drugs are often the first step in the
treatment of ulcerative colitis. Most ulcerative colitis patients have
mild to moderate cases, which are treated with medications
containing mesalamine.
Immune system suppressors-Immunosuppressives (drugs that
suppress the immune system) treat ulcerative colitis by blocking
inflammation.
Surgery
Diet Therapy
for Diseases of the
Liver
Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis- inflammation of the liver
 Diet Therapy:
 Protein: 1.2-1.5
gm/kg BW per day
 No CHO restriction, but may need to monitor Glu levels
resulting from liver dysfunction
Hepatitis Diet Therapy
Continued
 Fat: 30%
of calories
 Energy: 25-35 kcals/kg BW
 Multivitamin used
 Fluids and Sodium Restriction if edema or
ascites present.
 If adequate nutrition cannot be maintained by
oral feedings, enteral or TPN are appropriate.
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the final stage of certain liver
injuries including alcoholism, untreated
hepatitis, biliary obstruction, Vitamin A
overdose, and drug and poison
ingestion.
Diet Therapy for Cirrhosis
Protein: If hepatic coma is not indicated, protein remains at
75-100g daily. If the patient shows signs of impending
coma, protein intake should be reduced to lessen the chance
of coma.
Sodium: Edema or ascites is counteracted by a 500-1000 mg
sodium diet daily. Fluid restriction may be limited.
Texture- Esophageal varices, if present, are managed by
semisolid or liquid diets to avoid potential rupture and
hemorrhage. TF not recommended. Coffee, tea, pepper, chili
powder, and other irritating seasonings should be avoided.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Diet therapy includes:
Protein intake limited to 0 to 50g protein daily, depending
on blood ammonia level.
Calories: 1500-2000 calories daily mainly from
carbohydrate and fat
Vitamins – Given IV
Fluid- Output is balanced by equal intake
TPN or enteral nutrition are standard forms of diet therapy
The Gallbladder
 Cholecystitis
 Cholelithiasis
Diet Therapy for Gallbladder
Disease
 Dietary
fat is reduced to diminish
gallbladder contraction, which is
responsible for pain and associated
symptoms. Reduced to 40-50g/day.
 Protein comprises 10-12% of total daily
calories.
 Calories reduced if weight loss
indicated.
 These modifications are generally used
before surgery/cholecystectomy.
Diet Therapy for Acute
Pancreatitis
1) Initial
measures are lifesaving-IV and TPN
feedings, replacement of fluid and electrolytes,
blood transfusions, and drugs for pain and
inhibiting gastric secretions. Nothing given by
mouth.
2) As healing progresses, the first oral diet usually
consists of clear liquid with amino acids,
predigested fats, and other commercial
preparations added gradually. The patient
progresses to a bland diet, given in 6 small meals.
No stimulants: coffee, caffeine, tea, colas, alcohol
are allowed.
Diet Therapy for Chronic
Pancreatitis
Diet therapy for chronic pancreatitis usually
consists of a bland diet of soft or regular
consistency in small meals at frequent intervals
(6 feedings) and contains no stimulant foods.
Pancreatic enzymes are given usually with food.
Alcohol is strictly forbidden.
1) Low fat diet
2) Vitamin and Mineral supplementation may be
necessary
3) Tube feedings or TPN may be necessary
Additional Resources
 http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/gal
lbladder-disease-000066.htm
 http://www.umm.edu/liver/common.htm
 http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/
 http://www.ccfa.org/
 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/g
astrointestinal_tract_disorders/hic_gastroin
testinal_disorders.aspx