Gastroenteritis

During my residency, I learned diagnosis and basic management of common and uncommon pediatric diseases like birth asphyxia, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, epilepsy, gastroenteritis, meningitis etc. It was also an ambrosial opportunity to see rare conditions such as Colliodion baby, ectodermal dysplasia, Lobster Claw deformity and bilateral elbow neurofibromatosis, few of the interesting cases that I later presented in the…

Unknown Organism Report I have identified my Unknown Organism #1 as Escherichia coli, or E. coli. My Unknown Organism is an anaerobic gram-negative, unicellular eubacteria. It belongs to the genus Escherichia, which is named after Theodor Escherich, a German pediatrician. E. coli is usually found in the colon of mammals, explaining the name “coli” meaning from the colon. It’s classified in the order of enterobacteriales, and the family of enterobacteriaceae. It is the most abundant bacteria in…

In the 3 years I have had Kaya I have not taken her to the vet once other than for her regular vaccination visits. Whereas Kaylee has gone to the veterinarian over 6 times for health issues. Kaylee has visited the veterinarian for gastroenteritis four times and twice for two different parasites, Giarrdia and Cocidia. She has also been taken two times to an emergency veterinarian. Once for a cut on her foot received while running away from one of my friends in a riverbed and another time…

Hospital-Acquired Infections Ashley Bell, Ashley Jones, Penny Ruiz, Robin Pasco, Tameka White Introduction to Hospital-Acquired Infections: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as healthcare-acquired or nosocomial infections are infections acquired or obtained when receiving treatment or visiting a medical facility of any kind. Hospitals, clinics, and care homes host a vast variety of bacterium, viruses, and fungi. These pathogens can survive on almost any surface such as tables,…

This can eventually interrupt the normal signaling mechanism of the body leading to gastrointestinal problems (“Hunger and Food”). The distress on these organs can cause these individuals to develop symptoms such as diarrhea, indigestion, and gastroenteritis (“Hunger and Food”). Mentally, these individuals can show greatly reduced social skills and uncharacteristic aggression and in some cases anxiety and depression (“Hunger and Food”). These critical concerns are taking a toll on lives and…

for six months, the United States would prevent more than 900 deaths save $13 billion per year and from reduced direct and indirect medical costs and the cost of premature death” (USDA, n.d.). It is up to a mother and their baby to decide when they want to stop breastfeeding. When a mother tries to wean her baby from breastfeeding, she must be willing to offer other alternatives like formula. “The World Health Organization recommends that all babies be exclusively breastfed for six months, then…

Ever since you became a mother everyone has been raving about breastfeeding; your mother does it, your neighborhood aunty does it, your best friend does it and when you go to online forums, they too do the same. However, none of these sources tell you the exact reasons why you should breastfeed, other than this oft repeated categorical statement: “It is good for you and your baby”. Yes, that is true. Only a few things in this world benefit both the giver and the taker alike, breastfeeding is one…

EKG, Pulmonary function tests. When was his last drink of alcohol? (Guillain-Barre syndrome 2015) iii. Emphasize and discuss the pathophysiology of this diagnosis. 1. What causes it? a. 70% of cases are caused by some sort of infection or gastroenteritis causes by food poisoning, although the exact cause or nature is unknown. (Blum 2014) 2. How does it develop? a. It develops after usual acquiring of respiratory or GI infection, which leads to an immune/autoimmune reaction that’s aimed at the…

Asthma is a progressive inflammatory disease of the small bronchial airways constricting, causing the client difficulties in exhaling, that leads to breathlessness and wheezing. An herbal tincture focus on repairing the lungs membranes and increasing strength and vitality of the respiratory system includes Lobelia, a bronchodilator and antispasmodic which will support the repairing. It is thought to stimulate the respiratory center of the brain resulting in deeper and stronger breathing.…

Water is Florida’s best natural resource in the Sunshine State simply because it surrounds all of Florida and it is what draws people to our state. There are two big beautiful oceans that surround the state of Florida. There are also several lakes, rivers, springs and other bodies of water. Although, the biggest problem in Florida is the pollution going into Florida’s waterways; everyone has a role on the pollution. Homeowner’s are a part of the problem because they are trying to keep their…