Abdominal pain

meant or even how, colitis, would affect my health. All I remember was them telling me that my intestines were inflamed and a long list of foods I had to avoid. I was prescribed a medication, which was supposed to make the pain go…

happen while a child is developing in the womb, this would be all I’d hoped for too. One birth defect is gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is a birth defect that develops in a baby during pregnancy. This defect happens when an opening forms in the baby's abdominal wall. The baby's bowel then pushes through this hole. It then develops outside of the baby's body. There are many symptoms that come with this defect. It also causes many problems for not only the baby but the parents. Fortunately there is…

A review of the records reveals the member to be young male with a birth date of 01/15/1999. The member has a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. His provider, Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, M.D. recommended Prometheus Anser IFX diagnostic testing that was performed on 12/15/14. The carrier has denied coverage of Prometheus Anser IFX testing as investigational. There is a letter to Nancy Twigg from the carrier dated 11/24/15. In the letter, the carrier states in part: “The submitted medical records…

she had cough (not productive of sputum), orthopnea, ankle swelling, weight gain, fatigue, problem with her sight, limitation of movement, joint pain, transient loss of consciousness in the past (lasting less than 2minutes). There were no fits, no history of weakness in her face or limbs, no fever, no wheezing, no difficulty swallowing, no abdominal pain. Her past medical history was significant as she had series of health conditions. Firstly, she suffered poliomyelitis from childhood and…

Cholecystectomy is often done for inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). This condition is usually caused by a buildup of gallstones (cholelithiasis) in the gallbladder. Gallstones can block the flow of bile, resulting in inflammation and pain. In severe cases, emergency surgery may be required. When emergency surgery is not required, you will have time to prepare for the procedure. Laparoscopic surgery is an alternative to open surgery. Laparoscopic…

I knew at a young age, that I had so much to do with my life. I know that I put individuals I love in pain just by the sight of my treatment, however, after my experiences I decided to live each day without a regret, trying to catch up with all those days spent in the hospital. It may sound cliché but those experiences shaped me by teaching me lessons that…

be due to: A ball of stool. Enlarged lymph glands. In some cases, the cause may not be known. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people between 10 and 30 years old. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of this condition include: Pain around the belly button that moves toward the lower…

Rectal Bleeding Rectal bleeding is when blood passes out of the anus. People with rectal bleeding may notice bright red blood in their underwear or in the toilet after having a bowel movement. They may also have stools that are dark red or black. Rectal bleeding is usually a sign that something is wrong. Many things can cause rectal bleeding, including: Hemorrhoids. These are blood vessels in the anus or rectum that are larger than normal. Fistulas. These are abnormal channels in the…

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome in Dogs: Overview: Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, or more commonly referred to as Brachycephalic syndrome or abbreviated BAOS, is a syndrome that leads to respiratory distress in the affected breeds of dogs (CIDD). Brachycephalia is best described as a chondrodysplasia that has been a product of selected breeding of domesticated breeds of dogs and cats (Koch). Breed standards often encourage and require these negative anatomical features,…

aware of. “Signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may include: pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis, irregular menstrual bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever, heavy vaginal discharge or painful urination” (“Pelvic Inflammatory,” n.d.). Sexually transmitted diseases are common with this type of disease and patients should be aware of any malodorous discharge that may indicate an infection. Any type of severe pain, persistent vomiting or sustained fevers should be looked into…