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    Dr Escalona Observation

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    day of observing Dr. Escalona’s pre and post-operative visits, until a patient presented with abdominal pain in an area where she had previously had a hernia repaired with mesh reinforcement. The patient was clearly frustrated and concerned about the reoccurrence of pain in that particularly familiar abdominal area. Dr. Escalona, who diagnoses hernias with certainty, using only his hands, felt her abdomen and confirmed that her intestines had once again bulged through a weak spot in the…

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    Groin Pain Case Study

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    CHIEF COMPLAINT Groin pain. SUBJECTIVE Mr. Yabsley is here for followup after he was seen in the clinic yesterday for groin pain. An ultrasound was ordered and is available for review today. Mr. Yabsley reports 9/10 pain located just behind the pubic bone which radiates up into his hip and lower left back. He describes the sensation of pressure in the area similar to what he felt when he had appendicitis. This is not the first time he has experienced this pain. He was seen before…

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    esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) keeps stomach fluids in your stomach. In some people, the LES does not work properly, and stomach fluids flow up into the esophagus. This can happen when part of the stomach bulges through the LES (hiatal hernia). The backward flow of stomach fluids can cause a type of severe and long-standing heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You may need this surgery if other…

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    heartburn, nausea, or even regurgitation. Men tend to be a bit more at risk when it comes the GERD, but there are very many risk factors. Some common risk factors include obesity, hiatal hernias, pregnancy, and asthma. You can decrease the risk by making sure you are at a health weight and fixing any hiatal hernias you may have. Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is aimed at reducing backflow, or reflux, of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus preventing damage to the…

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    Essay On Deglutition

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    cardiac sphincter itself is not strong enough to keep stomach contents inside alone, rather it is aided by the diaphragm. If it “loosens” too much, stomach contents containing stomach acid can erupt into the esophagus causing severe pain. A hiatal hernia is when the stomach moves superiorly through the esophageal hiatus, thus removing the diaphragm’s assistance to the cardiac sphincter. Stomach contents then erupt even more easily into the esophagus! The cardiac sphincter is kept relatively…

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    returning with Gulf War Syndrome. 1993 my first son was born as a premature by 10 weeks. He had a diaphragmatic hernia (a hole in the diaphragm that allows the intestines to enter the chest). His story is more interesting than mine, as he was “Born Twice” and is pictured in US News and Health Reports. As expected he had developmental issues secondary to being a preemie and having a hernia. His personality oddities were finally diagnosed later as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His autism…

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    Bacp Review Sample

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    surgery in the stomach to remove hernia and residing in the shelter, she is unable to go through with the surgery because she will need a HHA help. EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Client continues to report she is WECARE/FEDCAP exempt. RESOURCES UPDATE: .Client continues to report she is receiving SSI $$733.00. Client is aware she must submit an update SSI Award letter. . MEDICAL UPDATE: Client continues to report arthritis in her left leg and hand, high blood pressure, stomach hernia and hip replacement…

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    Skin Cancer Case Study

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    body and skin exams are essential for post treatment care. Although this type of cancer is usually almost curable, it is best to prevent them in the first place.(Skin Cancer Foundation, n.d). Oswaldo is fearful that the cancer might return or his hernia might rupture again. As a preventative measure he stays out of the sun as much as possible and monitor himself physically for any signs of new growth. He also stays away from tedious works that involve lifting anything heavy or straining.…

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    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.…

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    Chronic Cough Case Study

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    1 Chronic cough 2 Current smoker - 15-20 pack-year history 3 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease/hiatus hernia 4 Diverticular disease 5 Osteoporosis Thank you for referring Jillian Whiffen, a 72-year-old lady who has previously owned a news agency and worked for a family business. Jillian currently smokes six cigarettes per day and keeps no pets. Regular medications are Nexium, Ostelin, Cardia, Crestor, Prolia infections and she was using Pulmicort a couple of months ago. Around three…

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