Inflammatory bowel disease

Problem Statement Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affecting more women than men under the age of 50 (Lindfors, Ljótsson, Bjornsson, Abrahamsson, & Simrén, 2013). El-Salhy and Gundersen (2015) defines IBS as intermittent left lower abdominal pain/discomfort, altered bowel habits and abdominal bloating/distention. Although IBS is not known to progress into a more serious disease or cause death, it can drastically reduce…

Irritable bowel is hard to manage, but is a big problem for some individuals. But is it true that irritable bowel is hard to manage? Are there easier ways to manage it? Although irritable bowel can be easy for some, it’s hard for others who have more severe cases of the syndrome. Thesis: I'm supposed to write an essay about how irritable bowel is hard to manage but that isn't always true, personally I have irritable bowel and it can be easier some days rather than others. what is IBS? Many…

Treated less favourably due to sickness. I explained in my grievance, that the first time I've got of sick was for not been provided with a warm jacket in a cold weather what caused me getting a cold and not been able for work. I disagree with the outcome: '' Speaking to witnesses, a number suggested that LP behaviour may have contributed to this grievance, he does not always attend for shifts he has committed to''. When I've got ill the first time, my hours have been cut from working a 37.5…

Description of the Problem: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a well-known condition involving constant abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation and gas. It is commonly referred to as “IBS”. There are many factors that can expose a person to this illness. Similar to many illnesses there are certain ways you can avoid them. Dr. Anitha Anchan, a parent and doctor, said, “IBS can be prevented in two ways – either avoid the risk factors or the triggers to prevent symptoms of IBS.” When Dr.…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Introduction: IBS is a persistent gastrointestinal condition. IBS is often associated with the name, Spastic Colon. (emedicinehealth, 2016). This syndrome causes excessive discomfort in individuals. IBS consists of a group of symptoms which consistently occurs for longer than six months. (WebMD, 2014). Motivation: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition which affects many individuals negatively if these individuals do not understand their condition. IBS does…

Stress Essay Stress is the response your body and mind has to being challenged or threatened. Common causes of stress (called stressors) include major life changes such as switching schools, catastrophes such as a flood, environmental problems such as abusive parents, and everyday problems like an argument with a friend. When these stressors occur, your body goes through the three stages of stress called the alarm stage, the resistance stage, and the exhaustion stage. The alarm stage happens…

self-care, maintenance of function, and prevention of further disability” (Curtin & Lubkin, 1995, p. 6). Though the specifics of this definition can be contentious, for the purposes of this paper, any disease which can be considered in these terms will be regarded as a chronic illness. As such, diseases which fulfill these parameters have the ability to significantly impact the health and wellbeing of the individual and those around them, and therefore must be…

A high fiber diet has the ability to improve the body immunity hence enabling you to resist diseases such as asthma and many more. • High fiber diet that is inclusive of fruits and vegetables has the ability to protect against asthma and reduce inflammation in your lungs. Asthma patients have difficulties in breathing due to the blocked respiratory…

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome in Dogs: Overview: Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, or more commonly referred to as Brachycephalic syndrome or abbreviated BAOS, is a syndrome that leads to respiratory distress in the affected breeds of dogs (CIDD). Brachycephalia is best described as a chondrodysplasia that has been a product of selected breeding of domesticated breeds of dogs and cats (Koch). Breed standards often encourage and require these negative anatomical features,…

is a common and chronic ailment characterized by sizable muscle pain, fatigue, and a couple of soft factors. In this paper I will discuss the origin, the manifestations, possible cures and long-term prognosis. Fibromyalgia should be considered a disease that has lifelong consequences, but can be dealt with by different means.…