Symptoms of Pancreatitis

of obstruction as well as the presence or absence of strangulation of the blood supply to the stomach can determine the degree of clinical symptoms5. Acute symptoms include sudden upper abdominal pain. Physical signs of gastric volvulus include distention of the upper abdomen and occasionally can be tympanic to percussion6. With chronic symptoms patients often complain of non-specific upper abdominal pain…

virus when infected within a horse can hold the symptoms in an incubation period without even showing any signs that the horse is infected. The period of incubation, can be from 5-21 days before showing symptoms of the virus. Some horses will show immediate physical signs, such as a sudden fever. Other horses can react with neurological illness and even respiratory illness before a rapid death. The Hendra virus is a deadly virus with many symptoms and/or illnesses. Short paragraph on the…

Iridocyclitis is caused by trauma due to the damage of cells resulting in an inflammatory response. There is a break down in the blood aqueous barrier allowing white blood cells and other inflammatory mediators to enter into the anterior chamber. Symptoms associated with iridocyclitis include pain, photophobia and redness of the eyes. Signs associated with iridocyclitis include anterior chamber cells and flare, circumlimbal flush, and keratic precipitates. There are many etiologies behind the…

Signs and Symptoms There are a few indications to look out for when thrombocytopenia is the suspected disorder an individual is suffering from. We know that thrombocytopenia is caused by a low platelet (Thrombocyte) count which would result in a bodies hindered ability to perform important blood clotting functions [2]. Most of the time the symptoms aren’t life threatening and in mild cases the person suffering from the disorder doesn't even experience any related symptoms [3]. In severe cases,…

constipation likely after surgery. They include: Medicines, especially numbing medicines (anesthetics) and very strong pain medicines called narcotics. Feeling stressed because of the surgery. Eating different foods than normal. Being less active. Symptoms of constipation include: Having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Straining to have a bowel movement. Having hard, dry, or larger-than-normal stools. Feeling full or bloated. Having pain in the lower abdomen. Not feeling relief after…

IBD, nor can I take many of the anti nausea medications that are on the market. During my last Gastroparesis flare my GP tried me on many of these medications, they either didn’t work, upset my bowel, or worse. What could be worse? Giving me the symptoms of a brain tumour, that’s what. My body reacts to things in very weird and wonderful ways. Waiting for my test results to come back after I’d been told I…

Mental Status Assessment Patient B.C. is A&O x3- person, place, and time. Patient appearance meets chronological age and is dressed appropriate for age, season and place. Clothing is clean but not pressed patient’s hair is clean but is not combed. Patient’s vital signs are within normal limits for her age and she denies any pain. Patient continuously rocks back and forth and often smacks her lips and talks to herself in a soft tone of voice. Patient’s mood seems anxious with constricted affect…

My entire family has struggled with Lyme Disease for numerous years. Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected tick. The first symptom is usually a large, expanding rash around the area of the tick bite. Other symptoms may include a stiff-neck, chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. It all started when I was five years old. My sister, Natalie who was three at the time, had a little bite on her leg. We didn’t know what it was…

This article states dehydration is a particular risk to the elderly and their cognitive functions. It is said 85% of elderly over the age of 85 consume less than a liter of water a day when the recommendation is 1500ml a day. Dehydration is identified with common diseases and the deterioration of age. This poses a serious risk for individuals with delirium, seizures, kidney stones and infections. The article states, total body water decrease with ages, from 60% to 52% in men and 52% to 46% in…

as adrenal insufficiency. This is where the adrenal gland releases too little of cortisol or aldosterone. Addison’s disease is a type of adrenal insufficiency. Symptoms likely include fatigue, upset stomach, dehydration, and skin changes. Cushing’s Disease is another endocrine issue. It is caused by an overactive adrenal gland. Some symptoms include obesity and increased thirst. It is common in children who take corticosteroids. Hyperthyroidism is another common issue that relates to the…