Diverticulitis is the inflammation of the small pouches that often line the digestive tract called diverticula. Diverticula are commonly seen in the intestine and colon where naturally weaken tissue gives way under pressure causing the pouches to protrude. The cause is unknown‚ but low-fiber diets and tearing accompanied by an infection usually promotes flare-ups. Aging‚ obesity‚ smoking‚ high fat and low fiber diets‚ a sedentary lifestyle. Certain medications have been known to increase the risk
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diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). Although changes in frequency of bowel movements and looseness of stools can vary independently of each other‚ changes often occur in both. Diarrhea needs to be distinguished from four other conditions. Although these conditions may accompany diarrhea‚ they often have different causes and different treatments than diarrhea. Diarrhea is the frequent passing of loose
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Case Study 92 Scenario R.T. is a 64-year-old man who comes to his primary care provider’s (PCP’s) office for a yearly examination. He initially reports having no new health problems; however‚ on further questioning‚ he admits to having developed some fatigue‚ abdominal bloating‚ and intermittent constipation. His nurse practitioner completes the examination‚ which includes a normal rectal exam with a stool positive for guaiac. Diagnostic studies include a CBC with differential‚ chem 14‚ and
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The Best Colonoscopy There is always a best. May it be the best soccer player‚ best football team‚ or even the best singer. In everything whatever it may be there is always "the best"‚ or "a best". Is there a best colonoscopy surgery? Everyone has their own opinion to what may be the best. In the end there is always "a best". Laparoscopic colectomy‚ involves several small incision in your abdomen. A surgeon passes a tiny video camera through one incision and special surgical tools through the other
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“It could always be worse” my mother had reminded me. However‚ I could not hear her‚ for I was withering in pain on the sofa. Grabbing the blanket that was draped around me‚ as loudly as I could‚ I screamed into the throw. I had given up trying to fight the pain. Instead‚ I lied down onto my father’s lap. I surrendered. Placing my hand onto my cheek‚ I found it wet with tears. In an effort to lighten the mood‚ my brother announced that dinner was ready. Everyone left the room except for me. I stayed
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Rasmussen College This research is being submitted on March 2‚ 2012‚ for NU205/HUN2202 Nutrition Course. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder that can cause abdominal pain and cramping‚ and changes in bowel movements (“Irritable bowel syndrome”‚ 2011). Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional GI disorder (Lehrer‚ 2012). IBS affects a person’s colon‚ also known as the large intestine‚ but it does not cause permanent damage
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Introduction Crohn’s disease (CD) is an idiopathic chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract with an unpredictable course. The peak age of the onset of CD is in second to fourth decades of life‚ and its course follows a pattern of periodic recurrences and exacerbations1. CD predominantly affects the small bowel (in up to 80% of cases) and colon‚ but any part of the gastrointestinal tract may be involved‚ and more than one site may be affected. This disease is characterized by erosions
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Nika Braiman 03/11/13 Digestive System Disorders Go to the following website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivesystem.html Review the structures of the digestive system using the interactive diagram. When you click on each digestive organ‚ a list of disorders related to that structure will be displayed. Complete the chart by matching the disorder with the structure involved with the disorder. Click on the disorder to get the description. Many disorders affect more than one structure
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A Short Summary of Crohn’s Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Epidemiology • Age of onset: 15-30 and 60-80 • Equal incidence between males and females • Jewish>White Caucasian>African Americans>Hispanic>Asians • Ashkenazi Jews risk is 2x that of an Israeli born Jew. • Urban areas>Rural areas • High socioeconomic > low socioeconomic classes Causes 1. Immune mediated • Pro-inflammatory>Anti-inflammatory • T-helper cells activation through cytokines to promote fibrinogenesis
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ER ADMMISION‚ HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Admitting/ Attending Physician: Alex McClure M.D. Patient name: Benjamin Engel Hart Patient ID: 112592 DOB: 10/5 Age: 46 Sex: Male Date of admission: 11/14/---- Emergency room physician: Alex McClure M.D. Admitting diagnosis: Acute appendicitis. History of present illness: This 46 year old gentlemen with past medical history significant only for the generative disease of bi-lateral hips‚ secondary arthritis presents
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