Sigmoidoscopy

White blood cells hang around sites of inflammation, & a leukocyte scintigraphy (white blood cell scan) is done to see how much inflammation is in the GI tract. Endoscopy is a good test so the doctor can explore different parts of the GI tract. Sigmoidoscopy allows examination of the sigmoid, the rectum & sigmoid colon. Colonoscopy shows the entire colon and can determine if you have Crohn’s or UC. There is a pill you can swallow that holds a tiny camera that takes many images, which are…

Additional crucial factors influenced by SES include racial differences in screening rates and cancer stage at diagnosis. Estimates revealed that nearly 60% of deaths attributed to CRC may be avoidable through regular screening [2]. However, in 2008, only 64.5% of adults between the ages of 50–75 reported being up to date with CRC screening tests [8]. Patients with higher SES are seen to have increased health care utilization rates thus higher CRC screening rates, making diagnosis at an earlier…

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) in 1859 when he described on “idiopathic colitis” and it has distinct features from the most common bacillary dysentery [1]. In that year, Sir Arthur Hurst wrote a complete description of Ulcerative Colitis which includes its sigmoidoscopy manifestations and distinction from bacillary dysentery [2].Ulcerative colitis is treating conventionally with 5-aminosalicylic acid (ASA), corticosteroids and oral immunosuppressant…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a communal disorder that disturbs the large intestine in 5-20% of adults. With this gastrointestinal disorder, it would commonly give a person abdominal pain, bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Irritable bowel syndrome is classified into four different categories which are IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), mixes IBS (IBS-M), and un-subtype IBS (IBS-U) (Bethesda, 2013). There are patients that have reported discontinuous…

Issue Brief Colorectal Cancer Prevention State of Illinois, Health Department Colorectal Cancer Coalition Winter 2016 ______________________________________________________________________ Overview Colorectal cancer is cancer that originates in either the colon (large intestine) or the rectum (anus). In determining the value of preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) it is important to remember that CRC is the “second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third…

With screening tests a potential tumour can be identified and treated before a malignancy can occur. However some of the screening tests have some limitations since they might be unpleasant for the patient such as rectal examination and rigid sigmoidoscopy (Swan, 2005). The tests used for the detection of cancer, identification and staging can be useful in the treatment of the patient since they can be used from the therapists to choose an appropriate treatment plan and also for the…

multiple CT images to created a picture of your colon (Mayo Clinic, 2013). Doctors look at the CT image for abnormal lumps and polyps that could lead to cancer. Other diagnostic test for Colon Cancer include Double-contrast barium enema, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Guaiac-based fecal occult blood test, Fecal immunochemical test, and a Stool DNA test (American Cancer…

Introduction The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the highest level of education available in the field. Generally, DNP program accentuate areas that promote nursing leadership, such as systems management, quality improvement and data-driven decision making (Nursing.org, 2017). The DNP delivers practice-based training on the clinical applications of higher-level nursing knowledge (Nursing.org, 2017). The American Association of College of Nurses (AACN) recognizes the DNP as a…

Numerous studies have been done on the causes and effects of Ulcerative Colitis in the body that ultimately begin and progress through the large intestine. These studies have led to information that allows physicians to help their patients control the symptoms of this disease and enable them to lead a normal life. However, through the research that has been done no significant information has led to the cure of this disease or what truly causes it in the first place. The cause for this disease…

Cancer is becoming a second leading cause of death in our society. The expenses for diagnosis and treatment are overwhelming. People may deal with various challenges like; physical, social, emotional and spiritual. “Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body” (What is cancer, 2014). “Cancer is associated with the alteration expression of cellular genes that normally regulate proliferation and differentiation” (Copstead & Banasik, 2013). Abnormal cells are called…