Hey guys! Today I am briefly covering the pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy for some upper GI disorders. The disorders covered include cleft palate and lip, GERD, Barrett's esophagus, peptic ulcers, dumping syndrome, gastroparesis, and some cancers. This is a very brief covering of these disorders and should really just be used to familiarize yourself! This episode is a great headway into bariatric surgery, which we will be covering in the next student session episode!
References:
1. Hubert R, VanMeter K. Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professionals. 6th edition. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier. 2018.
2. Mahan LK, Raymond JL. Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process. 14th ed. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier. 2017.