36. What are the complications associated with untreated anal fissures? Like other sore conditions, acute anal fissure may cause complications when left untreated. Some may argue that living with an uncured condition is less excruciating than subjecting one’s self to treatment. Nevertheless, the risks of leaving the injury untreated is not worth it.…
There are two forms of inflammatory bowel disease. One is called Crohn’s Disease and the other is called Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s can occur in any region of the gastrointestinal track which includes ulceration, fissures and fistulas. Some of the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, reduced appetite and weight loss. Some of the complications of Crohn’s disease are that overtime it forms scar tissues inside the gastrointestinal track which leads to obstruction of content to pass by and so you might feel pain in that area.…
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowl disease also known as IBD that affects the lining of the digestive tract. Symptoms of this disease vary between people depending on where it occurs in the bowel, and the severity of the inflammation. Typically, the signs and symptoms will be chronic diarrhea that contains pus, blood, or mucus, weight loss, fever, gastralgia (stomach pain), cramping, and rectal bleeding. It is not known how one gets crohn’s disease, but there are a few factors that can play a role in causing it such as an autoimmune reaction, genes, a high-fat diet, and certain medications. Diagnosing crohn’s disease is difficult because there is no test to determine if a person has it.…
IBS is classified as a functional gastrointestinal disorder. This is because when tests such as a colonoscopy are done, the colon shows no evidence of disease such as ulcers or inflammation. Therefore, IBS is typically diagnosed only after all other possible digestive disorders and diseases have been ruled out. This is also another personal point I would like to include here because initially I had rectal bleeding but without infection or cause and only after 7 colonoscopies and multiple blood work was I finally diagnosed with IBS. IBS is often misdiagnosed or misnamed as colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, irritable bowel disease, or spastic colon.…
According to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America they say, “Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, usually affect as many as 1.4 million Americans, most of whom are diagnosed before age 30.” Even though both diseases have numerous symptoms alike, they have a lot of complicated differences. For example according to the CCFA, “Ulcerative colitis is limited to the large intestine (known as the colon) and the rectum”. Crohns Disease “affects the end of the small intestine (the ileum) and the beginning of the colon, but it can affect any part of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus.” In addition inflammation only happens on the surface layer of the intestinal lining.…
Normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production. Normally the stomach holds around 50cc of fluid. There are several stimuli that work together in the complex process of the digestion process (Huether & McCance, 2012). There are three phases of gastric secretion, first being the cephalic phase, which is stimulated by the thoughts , smells and taste of food.…
These ulcers will cause discomfort and ultimately lead to emptying the colon many times in a day.” (“Crohn 's & Colitis,” (n.d.). Ulcerative Colitis is a form of Irritable Bowel Disease; not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The difference between the two being that IBD causes inflammation of the bowels and can lead to tiredness and rectal bleeding; whereas IBS does not cause inflammation, fatigue, or rectal bleeding. Ulcerative Colitis only affects the lining of the large intestine; unlike similar diseases such as Crohn’s disease, or irritable bowel syndrome that affects more than just the lining of the bowel.…
The interviewee is a 27-year-old female. She is not married and has no children. She has one dog and is not working at the moment but stated that she will start working at a bank in two weeks. She weighs 127 pounds and is not taking medications, has no known allergies. The interviewee stated that she has constipation problems and tries to eat yogurt and fruit to help with her problem.…
Inflammatory bowel disease consists of two most common diseases which are Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis. The word inflammatory refers to a response of the body’s immune system that is responsible in fighting germs, bacteria and viruses. In Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, both occur within the bowel tract region and as a response of the immune system, inflames the intestinal tissues causing swelling, redness, ulcers and obstructions (eds. Mestecky 2015).…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a non-inflammatory condition, while inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes chronic swelling (or inflammation). Unlike IBD, IBS isn’t classified as a true disease. It’s known as a “functional disorder,” which means its symptoms don’t have an identifiable cause. Both conditions can lead to abdominal pain, constipation, or urgent bowel movements, but IBD can also cause extreme fatigue or rectal bleeding. When it comes to the world of gastrointestinal diseases, you may hear a lot of acronyms such as IBD and IBS.…
Gastrointestinal Alterations As a clinician in is critical to differentiate between gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis. Many of the presenting symptoms may appear similar in nature. However, upon exploration of the historical details, an accurate diagnosis can be concluded. This paper will review the pathophysiology of normal gastric acid stimulation and production and the related alterations that occur with GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Additionally, the behavioral factor will be examined to gain a better understanding of its contribution to pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.…
Again I personally also deal with all three of these severe symptoms as my case is very severe IBS, IBD, and Chron’s disease. Here is another list by another peer reviewed source that includes their list of triggers for IBS. Fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine and foods such as beans or high fiber foods have regularly been identified as causing IBS attacks. However, it can be difficult for some people to track down which particular foods can trigger their IBS.…
There are many causes for constipation/obstipation, the primary due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Excessive grooming, mechanical obstruction (foreign body, parasites, intussusception etc.), functional obstruction (due to drugs or idiopathic megacolon), painful defecation, stress or reluctance to defecate, as well as metabolic diseases such as obesity and hyperthyroidism. This was a case of idiopathic megacolon, which resulted in obstipation. Parasite infestation may have contributed to this disease, as patient was not regularly dewormed and questionable lung pattern on radiographs suggested parasite migration. Idiopathic megacolon is a long term disease.…
This is how it can feel for someone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The fact is irritable bowel syndrome (or commonly referred to as IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed disorder by gastroenterologists. Researchers suggest there are on average between two and three million doctors’ visits a year in the United States to treat…
Gastrointestinal Motility: Will use of fast tracking methods, such as controlling medications and gum chewing help treat and prevent post-operative ileus and increase bowel movement? Elizabeth Foxen MATC Student Nurse Abstract This paper will discuss two interventions for the nursing diagnosis of dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility concerning a 50 year old female client who has recently had abdominal surgery on her gallbladder. My interventions are: Recommend chewing gum for routine postoperative client who is experiencing an ileus and closely monitor diet and medication use and side effects as they affect the gastrointestinal system.…