First, I would want to ask questions to investigate futher why Mrs. Jones is reporting constipation. I would also use this time to educate her on what constipation is and what signs and symptoms would constitute a diagnosis of constipation. Her signs and symptoms would then either clarify Mrs. Jones situation or prevent treating her for constipation when it may be “pseudo-constipation.” Pseudo-constipation is the belief that an individual is constipated when in reality the number or frequency of bowel movements has changed from their regular routine (The American Gastroenterological Association [AGA], 2013, p.5). “Poor diet, insufficient intake of fluids, lack of exercise, the use of certain drugs to treat other conditions, and poor bowel …show more content…
1441). One indicator is that ulcerative colitis is more likely to be seen in individuals with a family history of the disease (McCance & Huether, 2014, p. 1441). The occurrence of illness in paternal twins suggests this genetic factor (McCance & Huether, 2014, p. 1441). Also, specific antibodies have been identified in individuals with ulcerative colitis, implying an immunologic relation to the disease (McCance & Huether, 2014, p. 1441). Lastly, occasionally, ulcerative colitis appears with some autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus and erythema nodosum (McCance & Huether, 2014, p. 1441). 2. What is the difference between acute gastritis and a peptic ulcer? “Gastritis and an ulcer are conditions that affect the stomach and small intestine, and they share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss” (Torrance Memorial Physician Network [TMPN], n.d.). Gastritis is considered generalized inflammation of the stomach lining (TMPN, n.d.). “Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine” (Mayo Clinic, 2017). While there are many similarities between the two conditions, there are also many differences. Both conditions can be caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
in the upper GI tract. Gastric and duodenal ulcers can also result from Crohn’s disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES). The patient does not report a history of Crohn’s disease nor is he symptomatic for it. His symptoms do not indicate (ZES). ZES is a hyper secretory gastric acid disorder that results in multiple peptic ulcers, kidney stones, watery diarrhea and malabsorption.
Lupus is inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, and this inflammation affects many different body parts such as the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Second is the Celiac disease and it is an autoimmune reaction from eating gluten, and it may lead to damage in the small intestine because this disease attacks the villi, the projections that line the small intestine for protection. The last example is Rheumatoid Arthritis, an inflammatory disorder in which affects many joints, mainly in hands and feet, and then causing your joints to painfully swell and possibly cause bone erosion.
Researchers think that this immune system response may be triggered by bacteria or viruses, material in the intestinal contents, or a defective signal from the body’s own cells, called an autoimmune response. Inflammation results in pain, heat, redness, and swelling of the tissue. Chronic inflammation can harm the function of tissues and organs (U.S. News, 2009). Crohn’s disease also appears to affect certain ethnic groups more than others. American Jews of European descent are four to five times more likely to de... ...
Since one of the prominent concerns she has is related to health, she needs to be reassured by a physician that these symptoms are not dangerous, along with being aware about the fact that she misinterprets these symptoms and these symptoms can be created if she persistently focus on the certain parts of her body.
Through time, most renowned practitioners of alternative medicine have claimed that an unclean colon is the most dominant cause of all kinds of diseases. Without regular and proper bowl movements, the waste material that is supposed to be driven out of the body remains inside. They in turn produce toxins which are slowly absorbed by other parts of the body including the organs. This in no way can be something good for the body. In fact the toxic waste can
In this article, you are informed about a disease that is occurring more often in our society. It is commonly referred to as “heartburn” but is more appropriately named acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Most people suffer from this disease, but think nothing of it. Perhaps they have felt it after a big meal, lying down after eating, during pregnancy, or even when bending over. Most people feel that GERD occurs after eating spicy foods, when in fact the major cause of GERD is fatty foods and the quantity of foods eaten.
Acid is produced naturally in your stomach to help you digest food and to kill bacteria. This acid irritates the stomach lining so our body produces a natural mucus barrier which protects it. Sometimes this barrier may be damaged thus allowing the acid to damage the stomach causing inflammation, ulcers and other conditions. Other times, there may be a problem with the muscular band at the top of the stomach that keeps the stomach tightly closed and this allows the acid to escape and irritate the oesophagus. This is called 'acid reflux' and can cause heartburn and/or oesophagitis. Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole stop cells in the lining of the stomach from producing too much acid. This can help prevent ulcers from forming or assist the healing process. By decreasing the amount of acid, they can also help to reduce acid reflux related symptoms such as heartburn.
Helicobacter pylori infect the stomach. It is common in children. (Mayo clinic, 2015). This bacteria is a common cause of peptic ulcers. H. pylori may actually be present in more than half of the world’s population (Mayo clinic, 2015). Most people are unaware they have a H. pylori infection because they rarely get sick from it. If signs of a peptic ulcer are found, doctors will most likely test for an H. pyloric infection.
She has had no gross hematuria. She tells me that her stools are normal. There is no constipation or diarrhea. There does not seem to be any change in her pain in her back or her pelvic area when she has a bowel movement. There have been no fevers. She has had no body aches or chills and has otherwise been feeling okay. She does have a history of prior abdominal surgeries. She has had a hysterectomy with one ovary removed. She is not sure which ovary she still has remaining. She has also had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the past, as well. No history of kidney stones to her knowledge. She does have known diverticulosis based on her 2011 colonoscopy. She does not recall having pain like this in the past before. She has been using Advil, which she says does help some, but she thinks she is taking too much of it. She is using two or three tablets every three to four hours to help her with her
This can be attributed to excess vomiting, overuse of diuretics, adrenal disease, a large loss of potassium or sodium in a short amount of time, antacids, accidental ingestion of bicarbonate, laxatives, and alcohol abuse (Khan, Cherney, 2017).
For years on end, chemistry has and is continuing to aid humans in formulating matter into substances which can better the lives of all; In today’s world, many of our household consumer products contain hundreds of these chemicals to assist in the product’s efficiency. One commonly found chemical in industrial, commercial and pharmaceutical fields is polyethylene glycol. In North America, constipation is considered one of the most prevalent digestive complaints; a study showed that over 63 million people residing here meet the criteria of constipation. Before PEG’s were discovered, alternatives consisted of all natural remedies for relieving constipation and providing lubrication for the skin. Unfortunately, these antidotes were established
Ulcerative colitis, or UC, is a chronic gastrointestinal disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. It causes ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is one of two forms of inflammatory bowel disease. In UC, the inflammation from the ulcers breaks down the lining of the colon and causes bleeding and discomfort in the abdomen.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a life long disease, and it particularly targets the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), which consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach small intestine, large intestine (appendix, cecum, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid), and rectum), and anus. The gastrointestinal tract is very important to the human body; some of its functions include mechanical and chemical digestion of food, the movement of food and waste from mouth to anus, secretion of enzymes and mucus, and the absorption of nutrients. These are some reason why it’s so destructive when this part of the body becomes impaired or even damaged.
The excretory system is a passive biological system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism, so as to help maintain internal chemical homeostasis and prevent damage to the body. The dual function of excretory systems is the elimination of the waste products of metabolism and to drain the body of used up and broken down components in a liquid and gaseous state. In humans and other amniotes most of these substances leave the body as urine and to some degree exhalation, mammals also expel them through sweating.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014. Web. 20 May 2014.