Ulcerative colitis

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a communal disorder that disturbs the large intestine in 5-20% of adults. With this gastrointestinal disorder, it would commonly give a person abdominal pain, bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Irritable bowel syndrome is classified into four different categories which are IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), mixes IBS (IBS-M), and un-subtype IBS (IBS-U) (Bethesda, 2013). There are patients that have reported discontinuous…

1. It is a possibility that Paula might have strep throat. The infection that could have given Paula her principal symptoms are: the common cold, influenza virus, or mononucleosis. All these infections at an early stage describe all the symptoms that Paula is experiencing, including that of strep throat. (“Sorethroat”) 2. Other names used to describe mononucleosis disease are: mono, the kissing disease, or Epstein-Barr virus. ("Mononucleosis.") 3. Other symptoms associated with this disease…

Gastric Polyps A gastric polyp, also called a stomach polyp, is a growth on the lining of the stomach. Most polyps are not dangerous, but some can be harmful because of their size, location, or type. Polyps that can become harmful include: Large polyps. These can turn into sores (ulcers). Polyps that cause a blockage. A kind of polyp called an adenoma. This type of polyp can become cancerous. CAUSES Gastric polyps form when the lining of the stomach gets inflamed or damaged.…

Blastocystis Hominis Infection Blastocystis hominis (B. hominis) is a common parasitic organism that can only be seen with a microscope (microscopic). It is found throughout the world. An infection with B. hominis is called blastocystosis. It lives in your colon (large intestine). It can remain there for weeks, months or years. Experts are not certain whether or not Blastocystis causes disease, or even if it needs to be treated. CAUSES No one knows how people get Blastocystis in their body.…

A review of the records reveals the member to be young male with a birth date of 01/15/1999. The member has a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. His provider, Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, M.D. recommended Prometheus Anser IFX diagnostic testing that was performed on 12/15/14. The carrier has denied coverage of Prometheus Anser IFX testing as investigational. There is a letter to Nancy Twigg from the carrier dated 11/24/15. In the letter, the carrier states in part: “The submitted medical records…

Umbilical Hernia, Adult A hernia is a bulge of tissue that pushes through an opening between muscles. An umbilical hernia happens in the abdomen, near the bellybutton (umbilicus), and may contain tissues from the small intestine, large intestine, or fatty tissue covering the intestines (omentum). Umbilical hernias in adults tend to get worse over time, and require surgical treatment. There are several types of umbilical hernia. You may have: • A hernia located just above or below the…

Introduction Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) in your colon. These pouches form when you have a condition called diverticulosis. Your colon, or large intestine, is where water is absorbed and stool is formed. Complications of diverticulitis can include: Bleeding. Severe infection. Severe pain. Perforation of your colon. Obstruction of your colon. What are the causes? This condition is caused by bacteria. It happens when stool becomes trapped in the…

assess your progress question number 13 chapter 24 The walls and organs of the abdominal cavity are lined with serous membranes. These membranes are very smooth and secrete a serous fluid, which provides a lubricating film between the layers of membranes. The membranes and fluid reduce friction as organs move within the abdomen. The serous membrane that covers the organs is the visceral peritoneum and the one that covers the interior surface of the wall of the abdominal cavity is the parietal…

With both acute and chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction, symptoms can be relatable to a variety of other gastrointestinal diseases or conditions. Symptoms commonly includes, abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea. In more severe forms, symptoms also include cachexia, complete lack of bowel movement, chronic sharp abdominal pain, early fullness, aversion to food and weigh loss (NORD, 2012). A provider suspecting intestinal pseudo obstruction, will refer…

The maxillary midline diastema is one of the dento-alveolar disorders that cause special concern to patients and parents, specifically, given its position. Among 5-year-old children, during the period of primary dentition, the maxillary midline diastema appears in 97% of cases and along with primate spaces, predicts a future development of mixed and permanent dentition, without crowding. The…