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    one billion dollar in health care to support/treat AC patients. From these cases of AC, 45% are Gallstone caused and 35% are Alcohol abused related. Once Dr. Anderson showed, using stats, the importance of the management of AC in the ICU, then she defined the pathophysiology of AC and the current medical practices/ guidelines in the ICU. The pancreatitis is the results of an initial stimulus (gallstones, alcohol…

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    performed by surgeon M.M. The definition of a primary diagnosis is the condition, after study, which required the admission to a hospital. This patient had a primary diagnosis of symptomatic gallbladder disease, which is caused by gallstones or cholelithiasis. Gallstones are deposits of hardened fluid within the gallbladder that can block the common bile duct. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver. The main function of the gallbladder is concentrate and store bile,…

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    low-calorie diet. The results were shocking. Minor side effects of constipation, diarrhea, and nausea came accompanied with a very serious side effect of gallstone formation. The research showed that cholesterol levels in the gallbladder increase, while the ability to contract and expel bile decreases, thus a formation of gallstones. Likewise, gallstones are a very serious side effect that can require surgery for removal. Surgery from dieting should be a clear indicator that calorie restriction…

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    storage sac for bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Cholecystectomy is often done for inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). This condition is usually caused by a buildup of gallstones (cholelithiasis) in the gallbladder. Gallstones can block the flow of bile, resulting in inflammation and pain. In severe cases, emergency surgery may be required. When emergency surgery is not required, you will have time to prepare for the procedure.…

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    Known for its liver healing properties, milk thistle has a storied past in folk medicine. It typically grows 2 to 7 feet high and has spiny leaves. Native to Europe, milk thistle was once used as a food and a medicine. English gardeners used the leaves like lettuce and its roost like the oyster plant. Stalks were cooked like asparagus, and the roasted seeds were prepared like coffee. The History of Milk Thistle While milk thistle was used for thousands of years in European folk medicine, it…

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    Bariatric Surgery

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    Obesity is one of the most common health problems in the world. There are many options to get rid of obesity such as dietary intervention, physical activity and surgery. Bariatric surgery is procedure on stomach or intestines that help person with extreme obesity to lose weight, it recommended for people who have BMI with 40 or above, or a BMI of 35 with health problems. The most common types of bariatric surgeries are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding. Each surgery has its…

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    America has more people that are obese than almost any other country in the world. Most people that weigh more than what is suggested for their height and age will say that they aren 't actually obese. For instance, women that are five feet tall are recommended to weight anywhere from 97 pounds to 127 pounds, to be considered healthy stated by Rush University Medical Center, but a larger amount of women with said height weight more. Not to mention, obesity in children is even worse due to the…

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    Nurse Career Path

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    There are many reasons why a person chooses to become a nurse as their career profession. Some of these reasons can include having a relative working in the medical field or experiencing either a positive or negative relationship with a nurse. Therefore; everyone has their own story or primary motivation in becoming a nurse. For me, I did not choose this career path simply because I was influence with the stories of my mother as she was a nurse in Mexico. Rather, I was driven into a positive…

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    Weight Loss Surgery Options Losing weight is a top priority for a growing number of people in the United States and around the world. However, with increasing fast food chains, constant junk food advertising and busy schedules, it is often more difficult to avoid unhealthy eating than it may seem. That is why many people choose one of the many weight loss surgery options. Although patients must change their eating habits before, during and after surgery, the procedure can help get many people on…

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    oxygen-rich blood can damage nerves and organs such as the spleen, kidneys, and liver. As a result, organ damage occurs, which can be fatal. Another complication is the production of gallstones. Once the red blood cells are broken down, it produces a substance called bilirubin. A high level of bilirubin can to lead to gallstones. Most men with sickle cell anemia can experience painful, lost-lasting erections, called priapism. This condition can occur spontaneously or from certain…

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