Diverticulitis

Abstract This paper talks about a clinical case study that describes the condition of a 60 year old man. I have identified that this patient presents symptoms of peritonitis. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum and is usually caused by diverticulitis which this patient has, also the patient has a cloudy peritoneal fluid which indicates the sign of a bacterium called Bacteroides fragilis. This bacterium is obligately anaerobic and is typically found in the digestive tract of humans.…

Introduction Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) in your colon. These pouches form when you have a condition called diverticulosis. Your colon, or large intestine, is where water is absorbed and stool is formed. Complications of diverticulitis can include: Bleeding. Severe infection. Severe pain. Perforation of your colon. Obstruction of your colon. What are the causes? This condition is caused by bacteria. It happens when stool becomes trapped in the…

Why is Sharon is experiencing the following signs/symptoms? Please provide the specific pathophysiology. (4 points) •Jaundice: Jaundice occurs when your liver doesn’t metabolize bilirubin the way it’s supposed to. Accumulation of bilirubin or its conjugates in body tissues produces jaundice, which is characterized by high plasma bilirubin levels and deposition of yellow bilirubin pigments in the skin and other tissues. Jaundice caused during the hepatic phase can arise from abnormalities in the…

During digestion, food is broken down in the mouth, stomach, and intestines. Many nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine into the circulation, while undigested food particles and waste are passed on to the large intestine (colon) for elimination. People normally pass stools once or twice a day, but some people may do this less frequently. The colon, therefore, also serves as storage of wastes until bowel movement occurs. Intestinal cleansing or colon cleansing has been practiced for over…

Atropine inhibits the action of acetylcholine at the prostaglandin sites located in the smooth muscle, secretory glands and the CNS. It is used as an antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning and used to increase heart rate and dilate pupils. It is also used to treat hypermotility in the GI tract for issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. Atropine is also used for mydriasis, and decreased secretions from glands. The recommended dose for adults via IM/IV is 0.4-0.6mg 30-60min pre-op to decrease…

Their colon develops small pouches that bulge outward. If these pouches (diverticulum) become infected, we talk about diverticulitis, painful condition characterized by abdominal pain. Diet Therapy: • Adequate fluid intake • High fiber diet • During diverticulitis avoid high fiber diet, caffeine, chocolate, and milk Irritable Bowel Syndrome This condition cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation, and cramps. Diet Therapy: • Avoid…

An eighty-five year old female came in with lower abdominal pain that had persisted for a few days. This patient has a history of hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyslipidemia, glaucoma, deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis, and is a former smoker that quit 10 years ago. She has not been diagnosed with COPD or any other respiratory problems and had not had any significant surgeries. When she came into the emergency department her vitals were as follows: blood pressure 121/57,…

The rectum is the last 6 inches of the colon. A colectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the colon. causes: This is done to remove the disease causing the symptoms, such as: • Cancer • polyps • irritable bowel disease • bleeding • Lock • diverticulitis • volvulus • rectal prolapse For most people, this will cure the problem, or at least greatly reduce their symptoms. Diagnosis: Before undergoing surgery, the primary doctor or surgeon usually do tests (blood tests, colonoscopy, barium…

fistula formation after some time, which starts as an abscess. There are, of course, other causes include chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, carcinoma of the rectum or anal canal, benign rectal strictures, foreign bodies or diverticulitis. Parks at el explicate the primary tracts as following four…

Crohn’s Disease Symptoms – Is There a Way to Manage Them? Crohn’s disease symptoms vary from one patient to the next. Depending on how mild or severe the condition is, the signs could be anywhere from mere nausea to bleeding. There are extraintestinal manifestations which are rarely present. The disease can also affect different parts of the body such as the skin, liver, joints and the eyes. Kids can present delays in growth development. About a third of Crohn’s patients develop the perianal…