Gastrointestinal Disorders Case Study Essay

Reflective Notes This case was interesting and led to learning about how to address gastrointestinal disorders. From this experience, I learned about the influence of personal and family history on gastrointestinal disease development. C. C's personal life revealed significant risk factors for IBS, anxiety, and tobacco dependency. Her family history included the presence of smoking, cancer, depression, and bowel disease. All of these conditions are interrelated. C. C. presented with a predetermined diagnosis of irritable bowel disease after colonoscopy studies. At this time, there were not any specific organic disease found. According to Buttaro et al. (2013), repeated such tests are not necessary when the initial work-up confirms
C. had many risk factors for IBS that included genetics, lifestyle choices, age, and gender. As a result, the diagnosis was fitting after the organic disease had been ruled out of the differentials. Without necessary lifestyle changes and commitment to control her disease, she could potentially progress to experiencing more pain and reduced quality of
These conditions could potentially co-exist and should be excluded from, the possibilities of contributing factors. Thyroid studies would reveal any thyroid concern. The patient's initial diagnostic colonoscopy five years ago was negative for Crohn's. According to Buttaro et al. (2013) symptoms associated with diverticulitis "usually" occurs in "older" patients (p. 649). Although, new acute bowel disease would need to be considered for this patient on an ongoing basis. Her mother was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease at a young age, and the patient would benefit from continual management and monitoring for the presence of new organic bowel disease. Due to the findings from the history and physical exam, the primary diagnosis was