Identifiable Pathology

Page Description: Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder in which patients suffer from abdominal pain, alternating constipation and diarrhea that can be cured using various treatments. Causes of IBS are not known but are considered to be associated with a number of factors. It may be associated with stomach infection.

The best way I can understand what Pathology is or does is to acknowledge that pathology blocks the ability to overcome strengths. Strengths and Empowerment in contrast means to acknowledge, uncover, and utilize ones capabilities to their advantage in such a way that it creates solutions and motivation. When one recognizes the improvements of their situation it influences their view of self-competence and facilitates a positive change

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is sometimes called a functional disorder because there is no sign of disease in the colon.

An inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by intermittent and recurrent abdominal pain associated with ulceration in bowel function. Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation or ulceration in the small and large intestines. Most often, inflammatory bowel disease is classified as ulceration colitis or Crohn’s disease but may be referred to as colitis, enteritis, ileitis, or proctitis (Crohn's disease-website).

Inflammatory bowel diseases or IBDs affect “as many as 1.4 million Americans”. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis inflame certain areas of the intestines that result into chronic and long-term complications in peoples’ lives. Even though these diseases are not known to be lethal to humans, they are unbearable to its victim. Both ailments can cause patients to “experience abdominal symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, and vomits” 8. Both diseases result in painful

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, also known as IBD, is comprised of two major disorders: Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC). Both conditions are characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Although Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis share similarities in symptoms, treatment, and prevention there are also distinct characteristics between the diseases.

To conclude, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), that affects 5-15% of the world inhabitants, is a gastrointestinal indisposition which impacts the bowel function. IBS is universal, but more prevalent in women than men. The definite origin of IBS has not been labeled, but researchers have concluded that it is a blend of bad dieting, hormones,

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was once known as having a spastic colon. A gastrointestinal disorder which often changes from constipation for a while then diarrhea for a time. This is not always the case though. Some people who have IBS can suffer only from constipation which is chronic in nature. Other people with this syndrome have chronic diarrhea. When you suffer from this it matters not what your symptoms to it are, what matters is the cause. With different symptoms different treatments are used to provide some relief. Let us consider the symptoms of constipation due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

I first realized pathology would be an interesting and worthwhile career for me when I attended my first autopsy conference at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was during the summer of my first year at Drexel University College of Medicine and I was already curious. I was impressed with the overwhelming curiosity and interest of the attendants. They gathered around the dissected organs asking detailed questions, making observations, and discussing theories and ideas about the former patient. I found the entire event quite stimulating and I participated in several other pathology conferences and sign-outs during that summer and the following year. I feel the most interesting part of pathology is the data gathering, the technology and techniques

Crohn’s disease, also known as regional enteritis, is one of two chronic inflammatory disorders that are referred to as irritable bowel syndrome (the other being ulcerative colitis; Lichtenstein, 2012). The difference between the two forms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is based on the location within the gastrointestinal tract (Little, Donald, Craig & Nelson, 2008). Crohn’s disease may cause inflammation in any area of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract resulting in intestinal ulcers distributed segmentally, while ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and rectum (Kumar, Abbas & Aster, 2013).

The enteric serotonergic system is medically relevant because a large number of people suffer from gut-related diseases. For example, 10 to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involving impaired gut motility (NDDIC, 2012). While only two thirds of IBS sufferers are believed to ever seek care from a physician for this condition, the annual direct and indirect costs in 2000 are still estimated to be $20 billion dollars. Since IBS is only one

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions. IBS is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain and alteration of bowel function without an organic cause. It is more common in younger people, and more frequently occurs to women. IBS is seen in patients under the age of 45 (Mayo Clinic, 2018). The disruption of bowel function may originate from the GI tract or central nervous system. Stress does not cause IBS, but it can trigger symptoms or make symptoms worse (IFFGD,2016).

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorder that tends to go into remission and relapse. Pain and/or discomfort in different parts of the abdomen is associated with changes in bowel patterns (1). While the specific cause of IBS is still unknown, some believe that gut-brain axis disorders are

Diagnostic Criteria (from the DSM-5): Excessive anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities. The individual finds it difficult to control the worry. For children only one of the following are required:

The term Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a general name given to a few disorders that all fall under the category of inflamed intestines (they become red and swollen.) This is usually due to a reaction the body causes against its own intestinal tissue. The two most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease are Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract; however, it more commonly affects the small intestine or colon.