Tufting Enteropathy AKA: intestinal epithelial dysplasia (IED) Tufting enteropathy is a congenital disease that causes the villi in the gut to atrophy and deteriorate causing chronic diarrhea within the first few days of birth. Signs and symptoms: -Persistent diarrhea‚ despite any bowel rest – bowel actions usually range from 8-10 times per day – can be confused for looking like urine -Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration -Failure to thrive -Vomiting -An endoscopy/biopsy can reveal
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SMMC Surgical Assignment Linda Butler Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy‚ or EGD‚ is an endoscopic examination of the esophagus‚ stomach and duodenum (the uppermost part of the small intestine) for hiatal hernias‚ ulcers‚ bleeding sources‚ tumors or other problems. The procedure can also offer a number of therapeutic interventions such as control of bleeding‚ manometry‚ or dilation. The procedure’s medical name is actually a combination of the names of three different
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Digestive system disorders Digestive system disorders can cause a lot of discomfort. Symptoms can include gas‚ diarrhea‚ constipation‚ cramps‚ nausea and vomiting. These common symptoms can have very different causes. These kinds of symptoms can make digestive disorders hard to diagnose. Celiac disease Celiac disease occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a type of protein called gluten. If a person eats food that contains gluten‚ the immune system will gradually damage the lining of
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Response of Slow Constipation to Prucalopride: a case study. A seventy-two year old gentleman presented with a history of constipation for the past 6-7 years. Since his retirement from last 2 years‚ his constipation had increased. Medical history revealed that he was a known case of Diabetes and on oral hypoglycemic medications with diabetes under control. There were no alarming features like weight loss‚ fever‚ blood in stool or anorexia. Post retirement‚ his physical activity was reduced. Furthermore
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Diarrhea is a symptom of some deeper disturbance/illness in alimentary system. It is a frequent phenomenon especially in summer‚ and is one of the main causes of illness in children‚ especially little ones.The life threatening aspect of diarrhea results from the loss of water/fluid from the body due to repeated and excessive expulsions of semi-liquid waste in the form of stools. This may lead to dehydration‚ and has to be guarded and monitored in the child rather carefully and closely.In case of
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Esophageal benign stricture is the pathological stricture caused by any disease in esophageal antrum. In addition‚ the external pressure of the mucosal ring and the mediastinal tissue can also cause esophageal stricture. Benign stricture of the esophagus (BSE) can severely reduce quality of life and cause major complications such as aspiration‚ weight loss and malnutrition [1]. Esophageal stent implantation has been widely used in clinical practice‚ and this surgical method effectively alleviates
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Peritonsillar Abscess A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus in the back of the throat behind the tonsils. It usually occurs when an infection of the throat or tonsils (tonsillitis) spreads into the space around the tonsils. CAUSES The infection that leads to a peritonsillar abscess is usually caused by streptococcal bacteria. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Sore throat‚ often with pain on just one side. • Swelling and tenderness of the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. • Difficulty swallowing
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in developed nations including the USA. This disorder is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. IBS also affect the large intestine (colon). This commonly causes cramping‚ bloating‚ gas‚ diarrhea and constipation. You will need to manage this condition long term because it is chronic. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet‚ lifestyle‚ and stress. Others will need medication and counseling
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic‚ or long lasting disease of the large intestine‚ also known as the colon. The lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores‚ or ulcers‚ that produces pus and mucous (1). In other words‚ the digestive system is affected by this disease. Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract‚ called inflammatory bowl disease (IBD) (2). The inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and the lower part of the colon‚ though it may affect
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ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR A GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE A Clinical Capstone Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the School of Health Sciences La Salle University In Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Nursing Practice By Jordan Hopchik Doctor of Nursing Practice Program COPYRIGHT BY JORDAN HOPCHIK 2014 Title of Clinical Capstone Proposal: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR A GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY
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