Constipation

Valium, barbiturates, Quaaludes, sleeping pills, hormones and laxatives, for the constipation." PBS reported that at the time of Presley's death two pathologists "found evidence of severe and chronic constipation, diabetes and glaucoma." (Munson 2022) According to the book "Elvis Presley: A Southern Life," the autopsy "confirmed what his doctors already knew: Elvis was chronically ill with diabetes, glaucoma, and constipation." Williamson, William J., 2014, p.…

Chilaiditi’s sign-which is an extremely rare radiographic sign is an incidental radiographic finding of interposition of a colon segment between the liver and the diaphragm. Chilaiditi sign can be initially misdiagnosed as a diaphragmatic hernia or pneumoperitoneum that can need unnecessary surgeries.We report a patient with type-2 diabetes mellitus, who was incidentally diagnosed with Chilaiditi’s sign in order to attract attention to this extremely rare occasion and avoid unnecessary surgery.…

cancer, who is subject to chronic severe pain, controlling her pain is making her daily life more worth living; it is providing her the comfort she deserves. b. Monitor the patient for any possible opioids side effects and/or adverse reactions like constipation, nausea/vomiting and administer stool…

diarrhea, and GI motility, reabsorption of fluid from bowels and decrease activity of bacteria in the body. But there are some adverse effects that we should not ignore. Constipation, feeling of fullness, confusion, dizziness and drowsiness. So patient needs to take drug as it is prescribed and never take double dose to prevent constipation and avoid driving because drug causes…

Are you overweight or tired all the time? Do you have headaches, other aches and pains, frequent colds and flus, constipation or digestive problems, high blood pressure, PMS, allergies or sensitivities. Do you often drink too much alcohol, drink caffeinated beverages, smoke cigarettes, use over-the-counter or recreational drugs, or eat fast, fried or refined foods? What is a detox? Our bodies have a natural in-built detox system (made up of the digestive tract, the urinary system and the…

Heart disease is a disorder of blood vessels which can lead to a heart attack. Also called cardiovascular disease/ cardiac disease. Heart disease is a condition that involves narrowed or blocked blood vessel. That prevent other body part of your body like the heart from recieving blood. Symptoms and effects of this disease Effects; heart disease, chest pain, stroke, can effect your heart muscle valves. Symptoms; shortness of breath, pain in neck, jaw, throat, numbness and weakness. Since…

sativa variety - which can grow as high as 20 feet in height - can also be harvested for bast fiber.” (Armentano, Paul) Often times the treatments that are given to chronic disease patients cause constipation and make food harder to digest. Fiber helps digest their food and helps gets rid of constipation. When patients go through the process of fighting off a chronic disease they often become malnutritioned, medical marijuana helps implement good nutrition, which benefits the patients…

This may lead to constipation especially if the baby is intolerant to certain nutrient. • Lack of antibodies Baby formula does not provide immunity to the child since it does not have antibodies. This makes the child susceptible to diseases. Describe the impact that breastfeeding…

often resulting in chronic constipation in older people. Increased risk of diverticulosis and polyps – and for some - the development of colorectal cancer are common ailments of an aging gut. When detected early, cancers within the colon are treatable. Approximately 80% of colon cancers can be observed and removed during a colonoscopy, while 50% of rectal cancers are felt during a rectal exam. Signs and Symptoms of Colon…

better known as IBS is the digestive disease I have chosen to discuss. This disease effects the colon which is the large intestine in the digestive system. IBS is a chronic condition which causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. (MAYO CLINIC) IBS can be a very uncomfortable condition but is not fatal or does not cause change in bowel tissue which this can increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer. Very few people get serious enough symptoms to contact a…