Helicobacter pylori | Previously named Campylobacter pyloridis‚ is a Gram-negative‚ microaerophilic bacterium found in the stomach. | | Microbiology (B1325) Research Paper | Detailed Introduction Helicobacter pylori are a species of epsilon proteobacteria which colonizes the harsh environment of the human stomach. Its name refers to both its spiral shape (Helicobacter) and the area of the lower stomach which it habitually colonizes: the gateway (pylorus) between the stomach
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GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING Anatomy & Physiology Review Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small & large intestines Anus Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Gastrointestinal System Stool Specimens O&P OB Fecal Fat C & S RADIOLOGIC STUDIES 3 Most commom tests 1) Barium swallow or UGI 2) Small Bowel series 3) Barium Others: CTS‚US abd. X-rays ENDOSCOPIC TESTS Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy/gastroduodenoscopy EGD ERCP Esophageal Motility Studies ENDOSCOPIC TESTS (cont’d) Colonoscopy
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about 90% among adult(3) .there is strong relation between H.pylori and a lot of gastro duodenal disorder. It has a rule in developing Acute and chronic gastritis‚ dyspepsia‚ peptic ulcers ‚Atrophic gastritis‚ intestinal metaplasia &and gastric cancer(7) it is an important pathogen in the developing of gastro-duodenal ulcers(8’9) H.pylori triggers lymphoid infiltration and help in formation of Gastric MALT lymphoma(10) ‚ although there is still controversy(11) but some studies shows a strong
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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 at the same time
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Corneal Ulcer (Introduction) The eye is one of the vital organs in a human being. As seen on figure 1‚ the eye is composed of many different parts and function. The cornea is a clear covering over the colored iris and the pupil of the eye. The function of cornea is to help focus light on the retina and protect the iris‚ lens‚ etc. so that the eye can see. The cornea is best to compare with a standard contact lens. Although‚ the function of a cornea is to protect from harmful microorganisms
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are usually associated with shift work‚ especially night shift‚ encompasses disruption to the normal circadian rhythms that involves the sleep/wake cycle‚ and also more severe disorders such as gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. gastroduodenitis‚ peptic ulcer)‚ neuro-psychic diseases (e.g. chronic fatigue‚ depression) and cardiovascular symptoms (e.g. hypertension‚ ischemic heart diseases). In addition‚ shift and night work may impact even more on women’s health‚ in relation to their hormonal and reproductive
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Campylobacteraceae | Genera | Helicobacter | Genus/Species | Helicobacter pylori | Description | Helicobacter pylori is a motile‚ curved‚ spiral‚ or straight‚ slightly plump‚ gram-negative rod. It is believed to be a major cause of gastritis and peptic ulcers although it resides solely on the gastric mucosa and does not enter cells. Microscopic description for the family Campylocbacteraceae | Shape: Spiral ShapedStaining Reaction (Gram): NegativeUnique Characteristic: Spiral Shaped with Flagellum
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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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has been admitted with a Tib/Fib fracture of her right leg and a left colles’ fracture‚ with a past history of osteoarthritis and recently osteoporosis. Justin is a 33 year old male admitted with gastro oesophageal reflux disease plus or minus peptic ulcer disease prepping for a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Clinical presentations and nursing management as well as disease processes will be made evident throughout. 1 (a) Arthritis is the common word used to describe inflammation of joints in the human
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duodenal ulcer; 70% gastric ulcer * ICU * Stress ulcer prophylaxis * NG tubes‚ ventilator‚ stay longer than 1wk‚ occult bleeding‚ GI bleed‚ sepsis‚ steroids= risk for GI lesions * Overview * Antacids * MOA * Neutralize gastric acidity * Low dose- promote defenses by stimulating secretion of mucus‚ prostaglandins‚ HCO3 from cells inside gastric glands * Indications * ACUTE relief of peptic ulcer‚ gastritis
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