M CT Scan No: 10-790031 Ordering Physician: Alex McClure‚ MD Procedure: CT scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast. Date of Procedure: 11/14/2012 HISTORY: RLQ pain‚ no previous studies. ABDOMEN: The lung basis appeared unremarkable. The liver‚ spleen‚ gallbladder‚ adrenals‚ kidneys and pancreas and abdominal aorta appeared unremarkable. The bowels seen on the study appeared thickened. Dilated appendix seen constant with acute appendicitis. Osseous structures of the abdomen appeared
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Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. It is very common and usually not serious. Many people will have diarrhea once or twice each year. It typically lasts two to three days and can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Some people have diarrhea often as part of irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic diseases of the large intestine. Doctors classify diarrhea as "osmotic‚" "secretory‚" or "exudative."Osmotic diarrhea means that something in the bowel
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Project in Mapeh Shekinnah Kate Cusilit IV- Lakandula Medicinal Plants Abang-abang Distribution - Common in thickets and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes throughout the Philippines. - Also reported in Taiwan‚ the Caroline Islands‚ and Yap. Properties Considered vulnerary‚ antidiarrheal‚ antihypertensive. Parts used Roots‚ branches‚ leaves. Uses Folkloric - Decoction of roots‚ branches and leaves used for wound healing. - In Thailand‚ root used for diarrhea
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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Crohns Disease What is it? * Crohns disease ‚ causes inflammation‚ swelling ‚ and irritation of any part of the digestive system Symptoms * Related to Inflammation * Persistent Diarrhea * Rectal bleeding * Abdominal cramps and pain * General symptoms that may also be * Fever * Loss of appetite * Weight Loss * Night sweats * Loss of normal menstrual cycle Causes of Crohns Disease * Crohn’s disease may affect as many as 700
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uncomfortable not being able to move bowels are. Everyday it’s the same thing and I get upset that it’s happening to me. It’s disruptive. On a scale from 1-10‚ 10 being the most severe I would say I am at a 6-7 on a daily basis when it comes to discomfort and pain.” • Past Health Mumps at 12 years of age and chickenpox at 5 years of age. Burned forearm with sparklers which results to deep burns and scarring. Elective breast reduction in 1988. Obstetric history: G4‚ P3‚ A1. Primary physician physical done annually
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sites‚ normal sounds‚ terminology 4. Discuss anatomy Abdomen 1. Inspect for symmetry‚ pulsations‚ bladder distention 2. Auscultate for Bowel Sounds X 4 3. Light palpation for surface lumps or nodules 4. Discuss/demonstration assessment for abdominal pain 5. Discuss underlying anatomy Lower Extremities 1. Inspect Skin – condition‚ hair distribution. 2. Palpate for temperature‚ sensation‚ muscle tension/firmness 3. Capillary refill 4. Pulses 5. Pedal and Ankle Edema 6. Strength‚ dorsal and
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there may be little or no activity at all. These abnormal contractions result in changing bowel patterns with constipation being the most common. Symptoms vary between individuals‚ but the following are common symptoms of IBS: • Abdominal pain and discomfort • Abdominal contractions‚ spasms or cramps • Diarrhoea • Constipation • Bloating
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Colitis is referred to the gastro intestinal tract infection that occurs on the inner wall of the colon in the large intestine. Due to the fact that colon is where the stool is stored before defecation it is pretty common to notice severe cramps‚ abdominal pain‚ diarrhea and rectal bleeding. What causes Ulcerative Colitis? The causes for Ulcerative Colitis are still a very much of a mystery even in the Twenty First Century. Although it is certain that it arises from infection or sometimes from contagions
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tablet/dayRoute:Oral | Prevention & treatment of Fe deficiency anemia‚ folate deficiency & for the lowering of plasma homocysteine. | Hemochromatosis‚ peptic ulcer‚ regional enteritis‚ ulcerative colitis. | Nausea‚ vomiting‚ bloating‚ upper abdominal discomfort‚ diarrhea or constipation‚ staining of teeth‚ darker stools | * Must not be taken by patients with hemochromatosis‚ peptic ulcer‚ regional enteritis‚ ulcerative colitis. * Should not be taken with antacid‚ tetracycline and chloramphenicol
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