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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis. It begins with the ingestion of contaminated food or water, which can lead to mild diarrhea. This contamination causes the secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen, excessive gas formation, and direct invasion of the bowel wall. This stimulation and destruction of the mucosal lining causes nausea, vomiting, and GI distention. Endotoxins are also released, resulting in digestive and absorptive malfunction. Increased peristaltic movement then causes further fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Predisposing factors include age and malnutrition, while precipitating factors are contaminated food and water.

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis. It begins with the ingestion of contaminated food or water, which can lead to mild diarrhea. This contamination causes the secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen, excessive gas formation, and direct invasion of the bowel wall. This stimulation and destruction of the mucosal lining causes nausea, vomiting, and GI distention. Endotoxins are also released, resulting in digestive and absorptive malfunction. Increased peristaltic movement then causes further fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Predisposing factors include age and malnutrition, while precipitating factors are contaminated food and water.

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    Pathophysiology of Acute Gastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis. It begins with the ingestion of contaminated food or water, which can lead to mild diarrhea. This contamination causes the secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen, excessive gas formation, and direct invasion of the bowel wall. This stimulation and destruction of the mucosal lining causes nausea, vomiting, and GI distention. Endotoxins are also released, resulting in digestive and absorptive malfunction. Increased peristaltic movement then causes further fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Predisposing factors include age and malnutrition, while precipitating factors are contaminated food and water.

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    Pathophysiology of Acute Gastroenteritis

    Ingestion of fecally
    contaminated food &
    water
    Mild Diarrhea
    (2-3 Stools)
    Secretion of F&E in the
    intestinal lumen
    Excessive gas formation
    Direct invasion of the
    bowel wall
    GI Distention
    Nausea & Vomiting
    Stimulation and
    destruction of mucosal
    lining of the bowel wall
    Endotoxins are
    released
    Digestive & absorptive
    malfunction
    Increase peristaltic
    movement
    Ruled out Fluids &
    Electrolytes Imbalance
    Predisposing Factors
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    !alnutrition
    Precipitating Factors
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    food and water
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    Increase peristaltic
    movement
    Fecalysis
    ()resence of %richuris
    trichiura ova*
    Disease Process - PINK
    Disease - VIOLET
    Complication - BLACK
    Signs Symptoms - BLUE
    Laoratory res!lts " #ED
    NCP - $#EEN
    %l!i& 'ol!me &e(icient relate& to
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