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Dysphagia - have you learned what you're supposed to direct someone with dysphagia to do regarding eating?
I believe someone with dysphagia should cough-swallow-cough.
GERD. What is its full name and what is it?
GERD is Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease. Food enter stomach, mixes with digestive juices, lower esophageal sphincter closed insufficiently and the food is propelled back up in to throat.
Small Bowel Obstruction.
A bowel obstruction occurs when something partially or fully impedes passage through the bowel. The reasons can include tumor, scarring, cancer, and more. Surgery may be required.
Neurogenic Bowel.
Neurogenic bowel is generally limited to T-6 spinal injury folks. The are partially or completely unable to feel or control their bowel movements or sphincter. (Autonomic dysreflexia can result.)
What is Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease means that the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood like they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in the body. It can also cause other problems that can harm health.
What is Neurogenic Bladder?
Neurogenic bladder is the name given to a number of urinary conditions. It is the result of problems with nerves in the body that control how the bladder stores or empties urine.
Name some conditions that fall under the umbrella name of Neurogenic Bladder.
Some of the conditions under Neurogenic Bladder include:
1. overactive bladder (OAB).
2. incontinence, and.
3. obstructive bladder, in which the flow of urine is blocked.
What is UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. If the infection gets to the kidneys, there may be serious consequences.
What are the stages of cancer?
Stage 1. Tumor present, no perceived spread. (80 to 90% live to 5 years and beyond.)
Stage 2. Localized spread of the tumor. (50% chance to live 5 years.)
Stage 3. Extensive evidence of primary tumor spread to other organs. (20% live to 5 years.)
Stage 4. Inoperable primary legion. (< 5% live 5 years and beyond.)
What is rheumatism?
Rheumatism is any disease marked byinflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
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