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    The document outlines the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis, including predisposing factors such as extreme ages or immunocompromised states. It details the process from ingestion of contaminated food or water, pathogen entry and disruption of the intestinal flora, stimulation of the intestinal lining and increased secretion of fluids leading to diarrhea, dehydration, and other symptoms.

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    The document outlines the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis, including predisposing factors such as extreme ages or immunocompromised states. It details the process from ingestion of contaminated food or water, pathogen entry and disruption of the intestinal flora, stimulation of the intestinal lining and increased secretion of fluids leading to diarrhea, dehydration, and other symptoms.

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    The document outlines the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis, including predisposing factors such as extreme ages or immunocompromised states. It details the process from ingestion of contaminated food or water, pathogen entry and disruption of the intestinal flora, stimulation of the intestinal lining and increased secretion of fluids leading to diarrhea, dehydration, and other symptoms.

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    Pathophysiology

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    The document outlines the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis, including predisposing factors such as extreme ages or immunocompromised states. It details the process from ingestion of contaminated food or water, pathogen entry and disruption of the intestinal flora, stimulation of the intestinal lining and increased secretion of fluids leading to diarrhea, dehydration, and other symptoms.

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    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

    ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS
    PREDISPOSING FACTORS PRECIPITATING FACTORS
     Extreme ages  Poor sanitation
     Immuno-compromised Etiology: bacterial/viral  Contaminated food
     Immune deficiency and water
    disease  Poor food preparation

    Ingestion of contaminated
    food/water

    Pathogen enters
    Gastrointestinal tract

    Interrupted normal intestinal


    flora activity

    Pathogen release endotoxins

    Stimulation of mucosal Invasion and destruction of mucosal


    lining of intestine lining of intestine

    Increased secretion of water and Irritation of intestinal mucosa


    electrolytes into intestinal lumen

    Increased secretion of chloride and bleeding ulceration Abdominal pain


    bicarbonate ions

    hematochezia
    Inhibition of sodium reabsorption

    Altered digestion and reabsorption


    Increased secretion of protein-rich fluid Indigestion of food

    Inhibition ofprotein-rich fluid Abdominal distension Excessive release of gas


    reabsorption

    Watery stool diarrhea Abdominal nausea Abdominal vomiting Excessive borborygmi


    cramping pain

    Los of fluids and electrolytes

    dehydration
    Increased secretion of protein-rich
    fluid in bowel

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