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Elderly male with stomach cancer with feeding tube and gallbladder out…
Elderly male with stomach cancer with feeding tube and gallbladder out
Upstream
Missing organs/enzymes
Stomach: Pepsin breaks down proteins, gastric lipase breaks down triglycerides
Duodenum: Nutrient absorption, uses bile to get nutrients
Esophagus: Mucous that helps swallowing
Other possible issues
Lack of nutrient absorption
only be able to have liquid food
Missing gallbladder so no stored bile and no bile in intestines
His esophagus, stomach and duodenum is being bypassed
Downstream
Cannot store bile so he cannot break down fat from food
Cannot have fatty foods in his diet
Bypassed intestines
Cannot produce much stool and waste
Lack of nutrients
Body can become weak
Background Information
Nutrients needed in the body
Fats: High in calories for energy
Vitamins: Help immune system and help the body heal
Carbohydrates: Fuel CNS and brain, and protect against disease
Minerals: Help build strong bones and teeth
Proteins: Needed for growth and body maintenance
Digestive Tract
Stomach
Pepsin to break down proteins from food
Small Intestines
Lipase: Breaks down fat from food
Absorbs nutrients from food
Esophagus
Takes food in bolus form from mouth to the stomach
Large Intestines
Form and store feces
Mouth
Teeth: Grind up food
Saliva: Breaks down starch in food and allows for easier swallowing
Anus
Allow feces to exit the body