Constipation

of depression. Blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter and sends it back to the axon terminal. Effectiveness is varied and while it’s is effective it is often replaced by other antidepressants. Some of the side effects are blurred vision, constipations, dry mouth, low blood pressure on standing, fluctuations in weight and increased heart weight. Individuals suffer from renal failure and history of seizures may not be prescribed this medication.…

Osteoarthritis Answer to question 1: Arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints in the body. The disease begins in the joint where the cartilage is connected to the bone. As the cartilage wears down the bone can become inflamed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declare that Arthritis affects more than 52 million adults in the United States, and is the most common cause of disability in our nation (Arthritis, 2014). Because there are more than 100 different types of…

think better, be more alert and more concentrated. 5.Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle. 6.Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel…

causes to the baby. Problems that have to nervous system and muscle affects how the baby moves, can result in crossed eyes and scoliosis. Sometimes they can’t get surgery because of the child's cardiac health. Babies with Edward's syndrome can have constipation caused by poor abdominal muscle tone. This can cause discomfort and feeding issues. Special milk formulas, anti-gas medications, laxatives, stool softeners, and etc. are some treatments a doctor can recommend for the baby. (Thomas C.…

Introduction Imagine having a twitch that just keeps going. Imagine that twitch and multiply it by ten. Imagine that twitch in every single muscle; not being able to hold anything still, not being able to eat because the shaking knocks everything off the spoon. That is a reality for Parkinson’s Disease patients. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive degenerative movement disease that over the years stiffens the muscles and affects balance. This is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain (What…

Chances are that at some point in everyone’s lives, people will have experiences in the ER, whether they are being admitted, having tests done, or just visiting a loved one. Many people who visit emergency rooms think they are very strict and high-stress environment; nurses are speaking to each other by using jargon that few people understand. What patients do not see is the hospital from the perspective of a staff member; it is completely different from a nurse’s point of view. I chose to…

Remedy with only two ingredients to empty your bowel The most common cause of stomach discomfort, pain and bloating is incomplete emptying of the bowel. Anyway, we must know that anything that happens in our bodies especially our bowel movements and digestion is connected with our diet habits. The body needs specific nutrients to work properly and your regular diet may not be providing them. Ant this might me the reason why something is wrong with your digestion. Why your bowel doesn’t empty…

Parkinson’s disease is defined as a, “progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement” (Huether & McCance, 2012). Parkinson’s can be further divided among two categories, which include primary and secondary. Primary Parkinson’s is more common among men and usually is seen to begin after 40 years of age with an increasing risk after 60 years of age. The cause of primary Parkinson’s is still unknown, but several genes have been identified as contributing factors in addition to…

carbohydrates, proteins and fats consumed during the day. However, the body does not have the enzymes to digest fiber, a type of carbohydrate. It passes through the body without being broken down and helps to lower glucose and cholesterol levels and avoid constipation. Fiber divides in two categories depending the solubility in water; soluble and insoluble. The RDA for Fiber varies with age and…

Colon cancer and rectal cancer is considered a disease developed in the tissues of the lower part of the gastrointestinal system. It typically starts in the inner lining of the large intestine as an uncontrolled growth of tissue called polyps. Together they are referred to as Colorectal Cancer. Colon cancer or bowl cancer originates in the terminal part of the large intestine whereas rectal cancer originates in the rectum which is the last portion of the large intestine to the anus. They are…