Sphincter

burning sensation in your chest? These all could be marks of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) defined by significant signs that include regurgitation, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing and sometimes chest pain that happen when the esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly. Medications and management of lifestyle are methods to be used for GERD control. Dietary intake plays an important role in the human being health condition and noted as the first-line therapy for GERD. However, Diet…

If a patient has Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly. Because it does not close properly it allows the acidic stomach contents to flow backwards into the esophagus (Rubin et al 1990). If left untreated it could potentially lead to some esophageal problems which can include ulcers…

not enter your windpipe. The esophagus runs behind the heart, the windpipe, and in front of the spine as well. Right before the esophagus enters the stomach the pharynx passes through two diagrams; the (UES) Upper esophageal sphincter, and the (LES) Lower esophageal sphincter. After the long road down the esophagus, we enter the…

Urinary Incontinence among the Elderly Population Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common lower urinary tract dysfunction defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as an involuntary loss of urine resulting in social or hygienic problems (Abrams et al 2009). Essentially, urinary incontinence is understood as leakage of urine that occurs beyond the control of the individual. In the elderly population, urinary incontinence greatly impacts the quality of life and is characterized…

Horses have a type of digestion that is called hind-gut fermentation a type of digestion characterized by a relatively small fore-gut and mid gut which digesta passes through fairly quickly. To the hind-gut where the majority of digestion occurs via microbiological forces. Staring out the digesta is swallowed into the stomach which in a horse is monogastric having only one chamber to it. That said, it is not the kidney bean shape that we would think of in humans or pigs, but it has a more…

1. List the functions of the cardiovascular system. What are the different types of blood vessels? Which vessels carry blood towards the heart? Which carry blood away from the heart? Where does gas exchange occur? The functions of the cardiovascular system are: pumping blood to body tissues and organs; maintaining homeostasis; and transport gases, waste, and hormones. The different types of blood vessels are: arteries, capillaries, and veins. The vessels that carry blood towards the heart are…

Esophagus helps secrete mucus and they transport food to the stomach (peristalsis) 16. What are the functions of the upper and lower esophageal sphincters? The functions of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) is to control the movement of food from the pharynx into the esophagus. The functions of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is to control the movement of food from the esophagus to the stomach. 17. What does deglutition mean? Deglutition means swallowing. 18. What occurs…

It is continuous with the oesophagus at the cardiac sphincter and the duodenum at the pyloric sphincter. It is divided into three sections, the fundus, body and the antrum. The walls of the stomach are made up of muscle layer (longitudinal, circular and oblique muscle), submucosa and mucosa. There are many functions of the stomach…

Pathophysiology Room 24, a 79 year-old widowed African American woman, presented September 23, 2016, to Lynchburg General Hospital with a chief complaint of abdominal pain, urinary frequency, burning sensation, and confusion. Upon arrival at the hospital, Room 24 was accompanied by a family member due to her inability to be awarelack of awareness of to her surroundings, as well as the increase in episodes of “wandering and getting lost” as stated by Room 24’s caregiver. She entered the hospital…

Disorder Symptoms Causes Effects Treatment Cirrhosis The most common symptoms of Cirrhosis are; fatigue, itchy skin, darkened skin due to itching and scratching, dry eyes and mouth. Victims may also contract a condition known as jaundice, in which the skin and the whites of the eyes turn to yellow. The exact cause/causes of Cirrhosis are unknown. Researchers believe that it may be an autoimmune disease (when the immune system attacks and…