Gastrointestinal Tract: Disorders Of Motility Case Study

These scenarios is how miss Melisa Kain visited her physician, Doctor summer following persisted heartburn. The doctor ordered an esophageal motility study and 24 hour esophageal PH study to be done in the curative Gastrointestinal Laboratory. The nurse called the centralized service and scheduled the tests.

Some symptoms will display like colic and physiological reflux but it is important to look out for whether the baby is still feeding well and gaining weight normally. One major symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is that the baby will refuse to eat or have a lot of difficulties which will result in weight loss. They will also display colic symptoms of frequent crying and look to be in a great deal of distress. You may also notice coughing or wheezing. If these symptoms persist, contact a doctor for

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorders every year. Many can be controlled with lifestyle changes and medication. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of these gastrointestinal disorders that can be controlled with medication. Looking at pharmaceutical advertising, this paper will focus on two different internet gastrointestinal medication advertisements, one that is FDA approved and one that is not. Both were found on the internet that targets the general population with frequent heartburn symptoms. Each advertisement will be critiqued individually. This paper will also describe the pathophysiology of this GI disorder and the ways medication can alter this pathophysiology. Finally, these two commercials will be compared and contrasted, including the stated use of medication, patient safety issues, and analysis of that company’s claim of its benefits.

State in your own words what you would say to this patient to explain why she is unable to eat or drink (relate to diagnosis).

I, Dr. Barrios, diagnose my patient, Pei, with being lactose intolerant. When the test results for the lactose tolerance test came back from the clinic lab, Pei’s blood glucose level did not rise. When this result occurs, it usually means the patient is lactose intolerant. Pei shows symptoms of lactose intolerance, and she tested possibly positive for being lactose intolerance. Further testing could be done to ensure that Pei is indeed lactose intolerant; however, from the test results obtained, Pei’s symptoms, and my studies, I can conclude that Pei is lactose intolerant.

This chapter will examine the definition and diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, review prevalence rates and epidemiology and discuss the burden of this illness on both the patients and the healthcare system. In addition, the current ideas surrounding the pathophysiology of IBS will be discussed alongside treatment options.

Coronary artery disease with a stent, which thrombosed and was re-stented, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes type 2, poorly controlled, tubular adenoma of the colon, low B12 noncompliant with B12 replacement, adrenal mass, status post cholecystectomy, polycythemia due to smoking, left total knee replacement.

Have you ever wondered how the nervous system controls the digestive tract? If so you’re in luck, I will be explaining exactly how that works. I will also cover what Chronic Intestinal pseudo-obstruction and peristalsis are and how they affect the human body. Additionally, where Chronic Intestinal pseudo-obstruction comes from, what age groups are primarily affected by this condition, three diagnosis and three treatment options. To wrap up this essay I will give my opinion about weather I believe a little girl with this condition was cured or just went into remission after falling into a tree and hitting her head just right.

This is currently suspected to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. She is currently asymptomatic and whether that is because of the Protonix or not, is unclear. She is really does not have a lot of risk factors for reflux, however understands that it is still a possibility. She has an appointment scheduled with Dr. Epstein for the middle of September and I have encouraged her to keep that appointment. He may want to consider an EGD, at that time. She is aware to avoid anti-inflammatories, to try to eat small meals, to avoid spicy or fatty foods. Otherwise, really no other contributing factors that can be identified at this time. She and I also discussed the possibility of this could be coming from something else such as gallbladder. I offered to write for an ultrasound to start with and consideration for a HIDA scan, though she declines that today. She would like to follow with Dr. Epstein as she is feeling better, but will contact me if she changes her mind about that. She is aware, however if her symptoms increase acutely with significant belly or chest pain, vomiting, fevers, shortness of breath, or other concerns, she is to seek care immediately either here, or at the ER if necessary. She will continue with the Protonix in the meantime and will contact me with any other questions or concerns. She will have Dr. Epstein send me an update after

Gastrointestinal issues are common in endurance athletes, and can make competing in that sport much more difficult. Upper GI issues are usually accompanied with heartburn, bloating, and vomiting. While lower GI issues symptoms include the urge to dedicate, loose stool, diarrhea, and bleeding. It is imortant to note that "GI symptoms among athletes vary enormously, and some athletes are more prone than others" (Oliveria, 2014). There are three general causes for theses symptoms.

Richard,  it is true that most hand outs are intended to be short and concise, but if relevant information is left out then it does not serve any good purpose for the patient. I just took care of a young patient the other day who had to have surgery for bowel obstruction.  She had been on pain pills  for a while and so the doctors were thinking that was what led to the obstruction. I mentioned your story sounded so familiar because she was told pain medication can lead to constipation, but she had on idea constipation can lead to bowel obstruction that required surgery. In talking to her she told she had been doing everything that she was instructed to do, but then upon further questioning her I realized she had not been drinking enough water.

A lot has changed in the field of medicine over time due to technological advances as well as increased understanding of anatomy and physiology. This also holds true for a condition known as Gastroschisis, where advances have been made in detecting and treating the condition. As a result, what was once a death sentence has become a treatable condition.

A baby with NEC may present with one or more of the following signs or symptoms: a swollen, red, or tender belly, that increased in girth; a feeding intolerance; delayed gastric emptying; decreased bowel sounds; constipation, diarrhea or bloody stools; a low or unstable

Roughly 15% of acute abdominal pain cases presenting to emergency department are of intestinal obstruction. Manifestation of intestinal obstruction can vary from fairly suitable appearance with mild abdominal pain and distension to a state of hypovolemia or septic shock (or each) requiring an emergency operation. Despite the fact that the mortality due to intestinal obstruction is reduced with higher information of pathophysiology, development in diagnostic techniques, fluid and electrolyte correction, potent anti-microbials and surgical control, nonetheless mortality ranges from 3% for simple obstruction to as high as 30% whilst there's vascular compromise or perforation of the obstructed bowel. That is further influenced by way of the medical

Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are common after liver transplantation, and may result from technical complications, stress related to the post-surgical state, or infections. Other GI complications include GI bleeding due to peptic ulcer disease, persistent bleeding from esophageal varices, or stress gastritis. Diffuse gastritis secondary to surgical stress is uncommon in the current era, due to the use of routine prophylaxis with proton pump inhibitors. Peptic ulcer disease remains a potential cause of upper GI bleeding. Its incidence seems to be highest in the first month posttransplant, perhaps related to the time when steroid doses are generally highest. Other unusual causes of GI bleeding are hemobilia