Constipation

Some of these eliminated foods include apples, cauliflower, and ice cream. This diet is the only one specified. There are general pieces of advice, but they need to be evaluated personally based on an individual’s type of IBS. If someone has the constipation version of IBS, fiber can soften stool. But, some people feel that fiber makes their gastric pain worse because it can create bloating and gas. In general, foods with caffeine, dairy, gas causing foods (beans), and foods high in fat should…

Paul E 2006;}}. Finally childhood functional GI disorders: child/adolescent that uses a criteria for children between the ages of 4 and 18. In this particular subcategory they look at vomiting and aerophagia, abdominal pain-related FGIDs and constipation and incontinence {{128 Rasquin, Andrée 2006;}}. In this particular subgroup the duration of the symptoms must be present for two months instead of three for all of the disorders except for the abdominal migraine and cyclic vomiting syndrome…

study because the lack of the main macronutrient: Carbohydrate. In the long term, Atkins diet can cause some physical problems, for example: reducing physical performance – especially high intensity interval training, and causing digestive issues – constipation and…

adequate intake of nutrients. It may make them more inclined to eat softer, sweeter foods such as ice cream, pudding, or jello. This may lead to vitamin deficiency, weight gain, and constipation. Constipation can lead to pain, anxiety, reduced quality of life, and decreased social activity. A more severe consequence of constipation is a bowel obstruction. They can be small or large, but both are painful and potentially life threatening. It is important to teach older adults to increase their…

This is a 46-year-old male with 04/19/05 date of crush injury to his left foot. Diagnosis: Left foot pain 11/16/15 Progress Report by Dr. Pang described that the patient still has a lot of pain in the left foot. The examination was WNL. Zohydro did help but still suboptimal. The SCS has not been working. The report indicated that the regimen and the side effects of the medications have been addressed and are well tolerated. There is no evidence of aberrant behaviors and the monitoring…

There are plenty of alternatives to keep our patient safe and prevent the use of restraints in elderly. Family and caregivers plays a key role in the patient’s safety. Involving and encouraging the patient’s family or caregiver in the care especially for those patients who are suffering from cognitive impairment can be beneficial. It is imperative to assess the patient for fall risk and activating the best practices for patients who are a high risk for fall. Likewise, frequent orientation and…

Beer contributed heavily to the beginnings of writing and commerce and also had many health benefits to people of ancient civilizations. Writing was first invented to record the collection and rationing of cereal grains used for beer, bread and other goods. Beer also became a subject of writing as well. The topic of beer drinking is found in an excerpt of the world’s first literary work “The Epic of Gilgamesh” and in a survey of Egyptian literature it was found that hekt, the Egyptian word for…

euphoria and dysphoria. Patients can develop tolerance and dependence to the narcotics. They are effective pain reliever, use in cough preparation and can induce sleep. The most common side effect on the user’s body of chronic opioid including constipation to decreased gastrointestinal motility, reduce the cough reflex and reparatory drive, increase mental clouding, cause nausea, and vomiting. Also, can cause physical and psychological dependence when taken for a long time. Narcotics can also…

Living with a colostomy bag It might take some time to become used to the fact that you have an opening in the side of your abdomen which is now basically the way from which stool from your intestine will exit the body. An ostomy is a procedure where surgeons create an opening in your abdominal wall and attach part of your intestine (ileum or colon) to it. It has been estimated that around 100,0001 new ostomy procedures are performed every year in the US. Colostomy is usually performed in cases…

The support or referral that could be offered to Mr. Smith’s family is a patient support group that would not only provide support to the patient but also encourage and advice the family in relation to the patient’s pain management. 8. Outline the pathophysiology of the following conditions ensuring you relate back to Mr. Smith and his clinical presentation. Include within your answer the possible management strategies and rationale for these symptoms: a. Anorexia: The body processes that…