Colitis

Colorectal carcinoma is a cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum , the lower part of the digestive system. It can metastasis to liver, lung, bone, brain and lymph nodes. These are the common sites [8]. However, liver metastases is the main cause for death. Adrenal gland, testicular and skin are the less frequent sites(8). Usually, liver metastases are hypo vascular [5]. Colorectal cancer can be diagnosed by many modalities such as CT SCAN, FDG/PET And FDG PET/CT. PET/CT is the most…

1 Chrohn’s Disease Chrohn’s disease is named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn who discovered it in 1932; 2 he described it as a part of Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Chrohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting the beginning of the colon and or the small bowel, also known as the ileum. It doesn’t just affect the previously stated body organs but as well as digestive tract in general which also include: the stomach, the esophagus, or even the mouth.…

Did you know Crohn’s Disease is one of the fastest growing intestinal disease in the US? My paper is going to be about Crohn’s disease. I chose this because over the past years I have had the time to really learn on my own what is like to live with someone who has Crohn’s. I will be going over some of the symptoms, treatments and other home remedies and facts about Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Symptoms can vary depending on the person. The most common…

According to the Digestive Endoscopy, Ménétrier's disease was coined and described in 1888 by a french physician named Pierre Eugène Ménétrier. In a case report about the disease, Japanese healthcare professionals described the disease as an acquired disorder with premalignant tendency(Endo, Arimura, Adachi, Mita,Yamashita, Yamamoto, Shinomura, Ishii, 2012). Furthermore, the case report affirms that MD has the characteristics pertaining to “enlarged gastric folds within the foveolar…

George Hall is a 49-year-old male who is a practicing Hindu. After being diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer, he had a surgical colon resection. Currently Mr. Hall is 36 hours post-operation, on a clear liquid diet, and continuing intravenous fluid replacement. Upon the return of bowel sounds, his diet will progress to continuous tube feedings through a nasogastric tube. The constant pace of continuous feedings will prevent risks of intolerance and aspiration of the formula. Progression of Mr…

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…

1. It is a possibility that Paula might have strep throat. The infection that could have given Paula her principal symptoms are: the common cold, influenza virus, or mononucleosis. All these infections at an early stage describe all the symptoms that Paula is experiencing, including that of strep throat. (“Sorethroat”) 2. Other names used to describe mononucleosis disease are: mono, the kissing disease, or Epstein-Barr virus. ("Mononucleosis.") 3. Other symptoms associated with this disease…

Gastric Polyps A gastric polyp, also called a stomach polyp, is a growth on the lining of the stomach. Most polyps are not dangerous, but some can be harmful because of their size, location, or type. Polyps that can become harmful include: Large polyps. These can turn into sores (ulcers). Polyps that cause a blockage. A kind of polyp called an adenoma. This type of polyp can become cancerous. CAUSES Gastric polyps form when the lining of the stomach gets inflamed or damaged.…

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…

Umbilical Hernia, Adult A hernia is a bulge of tissue that pushes through an opening between muscles. An umbilical hernia happens in the abdomen, near the bellybutton (umbilicus), and may contain tissues from the small intestine, large intestine, or fatty tissue covering the intestines (omentum). Umbilical hernias in adults tend to get worse over time, and require surgical treatment. There are several types of umbilical hernia. You may have: • A hernia located just above or below the…