Abstract
This paper talks about a clinical case study that describes the condition of a 60 year old man. I have identified that this patient presents symptoms of peritonitis. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum and is usually caused by diverticulitis which this patient has, also the patient has a cloudy peritoneal fluid which indicates the sign of a bacterium called Bacteroides fragilis. This bacterium is obligately anaerobic and is typically found in the digestive tract of humans. Also within the paper are ways to treat and prevent peritonitis, and talks about the function/structure of the microorganism.
Clinical Case #2
Introduction
A 60 year old man presents to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. He has had mild, left lower abdominal cramping pain for about 3 days, which has worsened in the past 8 hours. He has also had nausea, fever, and chills. On examination he is in obvious pain, has a fever of 38.6°C (101.5°F) and has an elevated heart rate (tachycardia).
His abdominal examination is notable for absent bowel sounds, diffuse tenderness, and rigidity when …show more content…
You may need to modify your diet so you are only eating liquids, and return to solid foods once you’ve gotten better. Also, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics/ pain medication. If these don’t stop the symptoms the patient will have to undergo surgery. There are two main types of surgery either a bowel resection with colostomy or a primary bowel resection. Patients with peritonitis they will follow similar treatment method as patients with diverticulitis with modifying their diet and being put on medications (antibiotics). Peritonitis can also be treated with several medical procedures such as nasogastric intubation and surgical drain. Or if needed they can be treated by three different types of surgery; an appendectomy, laparoscopic surgery, or an exploratory
This paper talks about a clinical case study that describes the condition of a 60 year old man. I have identified that this patient presents symptoms of peritonitis. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum and is usually caused by diverticulitis which this patient has, also the patient has a cloudy peritoneal fluid which indicates the sign of a bacterium called Bacteroides fragilis. This bacterium is obligately anaerobic and is typically found in the digestive tract of humans. Also within the paper are ways to treat and prevent peritonitis, and talks about the function/structure of the microorganism.
Clinical Case #2
Introduction
A 60 year old man presents to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. He has had mild, left lower abdominal cramping pain for about 3 days, which has worsened in the past 8 hours. He has also had nausea, fever, and chills. On examination he is in obvious pain, has a fever of 38.6°C (101.5°F) and has an elevated heart rate (tachycardia).
His abdominal examination is notable for absent bowel sounds, diffuse tenderness, and rigidity when …show more content…
You may need to modify your diet so you are only eating liquids, and return to solid foods once you’ve gotten better. Also, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics/ pain medication. If these don’t stop the symptoms the patient will have to undergo surgery. There are two main types of surgery either a bowel resection with colostomy or a primary bowel resection. Patients with peritonitis they will follow similar treatment method as patients with diverticulitis with modifying their diet and being put on medications (antibiotics). Peritonitis can also be treated with several medical procedures such as nasogastric intubation and surgical drain. Or if needed they can be treated by three different types of surgery; an appendectomy, laparoscopic surgery, or an exploratory