Ulcerative colitis

Etiopathogenesis Crohn’s has a couple of genes that contributes to its existence. The most know gene is the NOD2/CARD15 “nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2” that is located on chromosome 16.This chromosomes main function is to help the body attack foreign invaders, it identifies the virus or bacteria and initiates the auto immune system to respond to the invasion. Mutations to this chromosome can increase the chances for a person to get Crohn’s disease, more than 40…

The experience with Irritable bowel syndrome has its ups and downs. It can damage the internal organs if you do not eat right and use the bathroom regularly. The intestine is the main source in causes of Irritable bowel syndrome. Psychology training your body can help prevent it from getting worse, even if the doctor prescribes you medication. My experience with Irritable bowel syndrome is very hard and has been very difficult to manage. When I was younger, I experienced having a lot of…

Thirty-eight point five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. Cancer can affect everyone, however, 30 - 50% of cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Colon Cancer is cancer of the large intestine, it can change the lives of many, but they can start treatments after seeing the signs, and figuring out the cause of cancer. Colon cancer has many noticeable signs and symptoms. According to Mayo Clinic, a change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding or blood in…

In the case of Marshall v. Jones the facts are summarized as follows: The Plaintiff Don Marshall was injured at work on September 8, 2010. He reported a pain in his left lateral lower chest. Mr. Marshall also had a prior history of ulcerative colitis, which prohibited him from taking nonsteriodial anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications because of his condition. After the injury he went to the Laskey County Memorial Hospital on September 9, 2010. Pat Jones P.A. and Dr. Smith treated him there. He…

Plaintiff Don Marshall, who is filing a medical malpractice claim, is suing defendants John Smith M.D. and Pat Jones P.A.C. The plaintiff sustained a work injury and came to the ER at Laskey County Memorial Hospital; there he was prescribed three days worth of tramadol. He then visited Smith & Smith Medical Center for treatment. P.A. Jones prescribed him more tramadol and followed up with an appointment eight days later, Mr. Marshall described a 50% improvement with his symptoms. At that…

REASON PROCEDURE: Colonoscopy. INDICATIONS A 29-year-old male with previous established Crohn's colitis elsewhere transferred to FMC Butner. I am to assess disease activity and extent of disease. PROCEDURE IN DETAIL Timeout was called. Consent signed. Examination of the perineum and rectum were normal. The preparation was adequate. IV sedation administered. The forward-viewing colonoscope was advanced to the cecum with intubation of the terminal ileum. Upon withdrawal, the following…

According to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America they say, “Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, usually affect as many as 1.4 million Americans, most of whom are diagnosed before age 30.” Even though both diseases have numerous symptoms alike, they have a lot of complicated differences. For example according to the CCFA, “Ulcerative colitis is limited to the large intestine (known as the colon) and the rectum”. Crohns Disease “affects…

through the rectum and absorbed into the body through the intestine. A very safe method used for a wide variety of health problems. An increasing number of individuals in the US use this method as self-treatment for cancer, HIV-related problems, ulcerative…

This is a type of inflammatory bowel disease similar to ulcerative colitis or microscopic colitis, and usually symptoms begin gradually and worsen over time. The exact cause of this disease is still unknown, but scientists believe that it may be caused in part by autoimmune reactions, the environment, or genetic predisposition…

two divisions: the innate immune system and adaptive immune system. Both systems differ in the types of cells produced and the time and length in mounting a response. Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This disease occurs as result of an attack by the immune system on commensal (normal) enteric bacteria in genetically predisposed individuals. The integrity of the mucosal barrier in IBD is often comprised, thus…