Defecation

and respirations (TPR) should be taken and be within normal limits. A foal should be urinating for the first time within 12 hours of birth and they should defecate or pass the first poop otherwise known as meconium a few hours after birth. If defecation is difficult an enema is generally given to help ease the passing of the meconium. A healthy foal will use its suckling reflex to take in its very first milk called colostrum. This is very important and should be a top priority for a foal…

What is Colonic or Rectal Inflammation in Cats? Colonic inflammation, or colitis, occurs when the lining of the colon thickens, hindering the colon's ability to properly absorb water and store feces. Rectal inflammation, or proctitis, causes the lining of the lower part of the digestive tract, the anus and rectum, to thicken. Both types of inflammation typically occur when the digestive linings are infiltrated by various cells. Colitis and proctitis can cause a loss of nutrients, dehydration…

The skin, the mucous membranes are the first line of defense in innate immunity. The skin and mucous membranes serve to prevent microbes from entering the body. If microbes enter the body, then the tears, saliva, urine flow, vaginal secretions, defecation, vomiting, and perspiration will try to expel them. If the microbes are able to get through these defenses and enter the body, then the second line of defense will be activated. The second line of defense includes antimicrobial substances,…

First step is ingested food is taken into the mouth where it is torn into smaller physical parts by the teeth. The salivary enzymes; amylase and lipase are activated beginning the chemical breakdown of food. Salivary amylase divides starch into smaller glucose molecules. Physically the saliva hydrates and compacts the food for ideal propulsion through the pharynx and esophagus. Propulsion is activated voluntarily when we swallow; the tongue moves towards the hard palate of the mouth thus pushing…

Purnomo (2009) stated the movement from rural to urban areas will indirectly result in the process of development and urbanization. The world is experiencing continuous urbanization when people migrate to cities to seek for a good job, educational opportunities and a better standard of living (UNFPA, 1999). Migration may cause economic, social and cultural improvements for some people but also it can contribute to negative consequences in the overall urban environment especially a very low…

and can be aggravated with pressure on the limb. Phantom pain develops after the wound from the operation is healed, which could be months or years after the amputation (Rose, 2014). The most common triggers of phantom pain are touch, urination or defecation, sexual intercourse, angina, cigarette smoking, changes in barometric pressure, herpes zoster and exposure to cold. The two types of pain are not the same however they can occur simultaneously, so describing your type of pain and when it…

Other physiological symptoms of pain may include dilation of pupils, changes in skin and body temperature, increased muscle tone, sweating, and increased defecation and urination. While these methods of assessment may shed some light on the pain response, it is essential to look at all the body systems and how they are affected to understand the pain response truly. The nurse should also be mindful that each…

this 21st century, access to fundamental sanitation stays as a test to pioneers notwithstanding headway in current science and innovation. It can 't be denied that numerous individuals living in specific locales of the world still practice open defecation. Around 2.5 billion individuals on the planet are still without access to enhanced sanitation and 75% of these individuals are living in provincial range. Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) Report 2012 focuses out that the 66% of individuals…

A Guide to Tour America America is the birthplace of numerous metropolises like Las Vegas, LA, Miami, Boston, Chicago and New York City. Each of these cities brings to mind a million different thoughts of entertainment, culture and cuisine. If one looks closely they will witness the wide variety which makes up this country. If you wish to enjoy a spectacular tour, USA is the ideal location to start with owing to its natural beauty and rich combination of deserts, mountains, rainforests, canyons,…

When Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, a cardiologist at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, was first called to examine a chimpanzee with a facial droop, she embarked on a new branch or medicine. She was given the opportunity to assist in the treatment of animals when the opportunity arose and also continue practicing cardiology at UCLA. As she further treated animals with cardiac illnesses, she realized that the conditions that afflicted animals were similar to those that afflicted humans. In…