Colitis

these corsets pushed the upper body forwards and curved the back. They had many of the same effects as their predecessors, plus they also had the tendency to push and twist the bowels, leading to a horrific abdominal condition called muco-membranous colitis where the inner lining of the colon sheds like snake skin and is excreted. Without a doubt, this “healthier” version wasn’t truly any better. Saying health corset is comparable to saying health cigarette; if it sounds like an oxymoron, it…

by excess acidity. Remember acid can build up in specific areas while the body's pH is in the normal range overall. If the inflammation is chronic the immune system will release proteins and can attack the digestive track causing IBD, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It can also attract plaque if within the blood vessels causing blood clots and is linked to heart disease. If near the lungs it is linked to pulmonary…

Patient comes into the Emergency Room with a chief complaint of swelling and extreme pain in the left leg. After awaiting triage, the patient is finally seen by the physician. Temperature 96.8˚F, Heart Rate 129 beats per minute, Blood Pressure 102/60, Respiratory Rate 23, SPO2 100% on room air. Upon examination of his left leg, it is undeniably blue in color with significant swelling as compared to the right. Superficial veins are noticeably distended and the leg is cool to the touch. A Duplex…

A reduction in the hemoglobin and hematocrit affects the body defense mechanism, the body immunity becomes compromised, and some internal organs over work in compensation for the lack of oxygen resulting in anemia. Anemia is noted when the amount of red blood cells in our body decreases, as well as reduction in the number of the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The four classifications of anemia are, microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic, and hemolytic anemia. (Buttarro, Trybulski, Polgar Bailey,…

Comparing artists and their music has gone on since music first began. Each person thinks their favorite artist’s album is the best, while the other argues that his is the best. Just like any other entertainment category, it is very hard to convince the other person that you are right, even though the evidence is shouting out at them. Which is better? Two popular artists on each end of the spectrum of popularity with one artist’s album being on the Billboard 200 chart at number 1 and the other…

FLUCYTOSINE Also known as 5-flurocyrosine or 5-FC. It’s an antifungal drug that is usually formulated with amphotericin for wide range of medical uses, it can be used by mouth for treatment of infections that could be caused by Cryptococcus neoformans or perhaps candida. It could also be used in the treatment of chromblastomycosis (chronic fungal infection of subcutaneous tissue or skin). Because of its weak antifungal action it can’t be used alone for treatment of serious, life threatening…

plant-based diet should provide enough selenium to keep you well. However, some circumstances deplete the body's selenium levels, including smoking, drinking alcohol, taking oral contraceptives, and having certain health conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Find out the incredible health and wellness benefits of selenium below. Then, reap the benefits by eating more selenium-rich foods. Benefits of Selenium Fights Infection The body seems to require selenium for healthy…

Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy? Do I really need a colonoscopy? The purpose of a colonoscopy is to detect and/or evaluate the health of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. How do you know if you really need one? Colon Function 101 The primary purpose of the large intestine (colon) is to absorb water and facilitate regulation of defecation. The large intestine, with a diameter of approximately 7 cm (approx. 2.75 inches) and a length of approximately 1.5 m (approx. 59 inches), is…

The Power of Veganism Everyone knows someone that has had cancer. It was painful for not just the patient, but the family. The chemotherapy is very extensive, and wears the person out. At the end of the day, they just want to sleep. A vegan-based diet helps many people with cancer get through the chemotherapies and it actually helps get rid of the cancer. Sometimes with the right balance of the diet and exercise, the sign of the tumor will fully disappear. With this small amount of information,…

Dermatology Clinic: Questions and Answers Case 1 1. What is your diagnosis? This patient exhibits signs and symptoms of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome with steroid acne due to corticosteroid withdrawal. 2. What factors may have contributed to the disease? The chronic treatment with high doses of prednisone contributed to the patient’s Cushing syndrome. However, steroid withdrawal may have caused her recent skin flare around her trunk and extremities. 3. What is the treatment of choice for this…