Colonoscopy

developing cancer. People with this risk are usually advised to have their large intestine routinely checked after having had Crohn’s disease for about ten years. This involves a look into the large intestine by flexible telescope (colonoscopy) every now and then and taking small samples of bowel (biopsies) for examination. It is usually combined with chromoscopy-the use of dye spray which shows up suspicious changes more easily. Depending on the complications may occur,…

Crohn’s disease is defined as a “transmural inflammatory process.”1 Crohn’s disease is one of the two forms of inflammatory bowel disease.2 Crohn’s disease most commonly affects the end of the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine. Although, it can occur anywhere throughout the entirety of the gastrointestinal tract.1 Typically, there are areas of the gastrointestinal tract that are normal, but these segments are separated by areas of the gastrointestinal tract that have damage.…

made the African American population wary of seeking medical treatment”, (minority nurses staff, 2013).For example, I had an African-American elderly man admitted for GI bleed because he was on Coumadin. He was told by the doctor that he needed colonoscopy to determine where the bleeding was coming from. The patient was so mad at the doctor, saying that it was because he was…

atypical and you have other risk factors, as well, your doctor may ask you to return in approximately three months for a second pap smear test to confirm the diagnosis. To find out whether and where cancer cells are on the surface of the cervix, a colonoscopy or a cervical biopsy may come into play. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), is a test that may be necessary for further examination of the cervical tissue. Keep an eye out for these apparent signs and symptoms of breast…

Diverticulitis There are many people that have diverticulitis, but they don't know they have it until its too late. Why would someone worry about diverticulosis when it doesn't give you any symptoms? Diverticulosis is just the beginning of a serious life threat. It is in your large intestine, where diverticulitis starts to develop. You will be introduced to the different ways diverticulitis affects your wellbeing. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis are a sickness that develops in the large…

on a CPAP machine. Gastroenterology: No GERD. He has history of peptic ulcer disease with EGD done in December 2012 that showed erosive gastritis with biopsy negative for H Pylori. The biopsy was positive for chronic gastritis. His last colonoscopy was in April 2012 that showed colitis that was not specific with negative biopsy. A followup was recommended in seven years. Endocrinology: The patient has no history of diabetes mellitus. His HBA1C is less than 6 per recent blood work.…

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGICAL 1. BLADDER CALCULUS – Bladder Calculus is also known as bladder stone and are caused due to building up of minerals in the body. 2. DIFFICULTY IN MICTURITION – Difficulty in micturition is known as difficulty in the discharge of the urine from the bladder. 3. TURD – Trans Urethral Resection of Prostate is a surgery used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate. 4. BNR – Bladder Neck Reconstruction 5. LSCS – Lower Segment Caesarean section is also called…

Patterns of Illness and Wellness Nadejda Kan NURS 301 School of Professional Studies CUNY FALL 2016 Abstract This paper addresses the patterns of illness and wellness of a 75-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department at New York Medical Center with complaints of chest pain. Patterns of Health and illnesses are influenced by different factors such as age, gender, geographical location, social status, genetics, familial history, education and environment. Some of health…

Michael Moore's 'Sicko', is a documentary made to enlighten the unfortunate truth about America's Health Care system. It is stated that over 50 million Americans are unable to recieve proper health care because they are unable to afford the large costs. Also, for those who are able to afford insurance, the costs of the medical expenses are not fully covered by the very wealthy insurance companies therefore, they are unable to recieve the proper health care they deserve. This documentary focuses…

If I were to choose a medicare plan, I will choose the original medicare coverage which covers Plan A and Plan B. I believe that I have more options and I will be better served if I have the original medicare coverage insurance. The downfall of the orginal medicare coverage is the cost and not everything is covered. However, I would like to go to any doctors and hospitals I chose without any approvals or difficulties. I often see patients who have the advanced medicare coverage plan in the…