Week 5: Lifestyle or Medication Hca 240 Esophagitis also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is the inflammation of the esophagus that triggers burning in the chest and may be similar to the pain of heart disease. Esophagitis is frequently caused by the backflow of acid-containing fluid from the stomach to the esophagus (Esophagitis‚ 2010). This happens after one eats spicy foods‚ chocolate‚ tomatoes‚ oranges‚ and caffeinated drinks‚ and alcohol (Silva‚ 2010). To control the affects
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antioxidant property. Reason: Researches are turning up new evidence of honey’s medical benefits such as antiseptic‚ antioxidant and cleansing properties for our used thousands of years ago and know to promote healing for cuts cure ailments and diseases. MAP 4 Honey can be easily digested. Reason: Due to sugary molecules‚ it can easily be broken by the stomach. MAP 5 Honey seems to be safe for most adults and children when taken by mouth.
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Esophagitis; Rule out Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Case Study in Advanced Biology A Case Study Presented to Laboratory High School Department San Isidro Campus In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements in Advanced Biology By: Jiselle Aldiosa Ezrah Francisco Leila Francisco Nina Rose Mendiola Jocel Joyce Miranda Desiree Paynor Milena Sta. Ines Third Year High School Presented to: Mr. Reynante G. Bustillos March 2014 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
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The enamel is weakened by an excess of acid from different origins in the body‚ and gets thinner until it almost disappears and exposing the dentine‚ which is sensitive. At the same time‚ this occurrence is worsened by grinding and chewing or by inappropriate brushing and eating certain foods. The damage caused by vomiting will be where the stomach acid has come into contact with teeth‚ mostly affecting the backs of the teeth‚ facing the palate
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Indigestion Articles‚ mayoclinic.com‚ medicinet.com‚ www.webmd.com www.allayurveda.com.asp CHAPTER I I – THE PROBLEM AND IT’S SETTING INTRODUCTION Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem‚ such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)‚ ulcers‚ or gallbladder
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more than 75 percent of patients with asthma also experience gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ also known as GERD (Cleveland Clinic ‚ 2010). Patients with asthma are twice as likely to have GERD. The patients with asthma‚ who have a severe‚ chronic form that is resistant to treatment are also most likely to have GERD (K.C.Colgrove‚ J. Callicoatt‚2006). GERD is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. When acid enters the lower part of the esophagus‚ it can produce a burning feeling‚ often
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Acid-Base Titrations: Analysis of Antacid Tablets Cuenca‚ Carlo Nicolo B. Del Prado‚ Rockson D. MEB21 Bachelor of Science in Biology – Major in Medical Biology College of Science De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Dasmariñas‚ Cavite Philippines ABSTRACT This experiment was performed to learn the technique of acid-base titration and to compare the efficiency of commercially available antacids by looking at their weight of HCl and weight of antacid values. The analysis of antacid
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cancer [1]. Despite advances in treatment‚ adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has a poor prognosis [2]. A recent study of patients with resectable disease demonstrated 5 year overall survivals of 81%‚ 51%‚ 14%‚ and 0% for stage I through IV respectively . Previously implicated risk factors for esophageal adenocarcinoma include gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ tobacco use‚ obesity‚ and Barrett’s esophagus. Prior reports have also suggested that chronic bulimia nervosa (BN) is a risk factor for the development
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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 body. Osteoarthritis is the most common
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most likely the result of hormonal changes on the smooth muscle and connective tissues. This paper endeavours to describe some of the minor disorders in pregnancy in particular‚ heartburn (reflux oesophagitis)‚ constipation‚ haemorrhoids‚ dermatoses and epistaxis. The major physiological reason for heartburn (reflux oesophagitis) in pregnancy is due to the relaxation of the LES(lower esophageal sphincter) and the decreased tone and mobility of the smooth muscles‚ which is caused from increased progesterone
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