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    and more frequent stools. (Audesirk, T., & Audesirk, G. (1999). Retrieved November 21, 2015 from Chapter 29: Nutrition and Digestion. In Biology: Life on Earth (5th ed., p. 585, 586). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall.) (General Surgery- Gallstones (Cholelithiasis). (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from

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    diaphragm, which is innervated by spinal cord segments C3-C5, which also supply sensation to the skin of the shoulder (Munson & Traister, 2005) (Drake et al., 2009). If the biliary tract is blocked or inflamed, patients may present with jaundice; or if gallstones are passed along the duct, a constant pain may be experienced in the upper right abdomen (Munson & Traister, 2005). Symptoms of acute cholecystitis may include vomiting and nausea; with fever and constant severe right quadrant

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    of the nutrients into the blood stream. Millions of people have already enjoyed the benefits of the recipe that we will present in this article. This recipe is completely natural and it was discovered in China. You can consume it to get rid of gallstones.

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    RUNNING HEAD: CASE ANALYSIS FOR PANCREATITIS 1 Case Analysis for Pancreatitis Maninder Kaur Chauhan Institute of Technology April, 04, 2017 CASE ANALYSIS FOR PANCREATITIS 2 Case Analysis for Pancreatitis According to (Rosdahl & Kowalski, 2012) Pancreatitis is known as inflammation of the pancreas .it may develop from infectious or traumatic

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    Gallstones are more common in women and are the predominant cause of pancreatitis. While the etiology for men is mostly dependent on chronic alcohol consumption which in return leads to chronic pancreatitis (Croghan, 2014. Pg. 1030). Pancreatitis occurs accompanied

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    Ultrasound Case Summary

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    A 1.7 cm gallstone in the gallbladder. Negative for CT evidence of acute cholecystitis. Unenhanced liver, spleen, and adrenal glands are unremarkable. Pancreatic duct is dilated in region of the head and neck of the pancreas measuring up to 7 mm, nonspecific. Negative for discreet mass on this noncontrast exam. Negative for parapancreatic inflammation. Unenhanced pancreatic parenchyma otherwise appears unremarkable. Distal ureters are somewhat difficult to trace. The radiopaque

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    alcoholic which is considered alcoholism. Second is gallstones. Gallstones which are “produced in the gallbladder, can block the bile duct, stopping pancreatic enzymes from traveling to the small intestine and forcing them back into the pancreas” (Pancreatitis caused by gallstones, 1998-2015). With the enzymes being irritated, “the cells of the pancreas, causing the inflammation associated with pancreatitis” (Pancreatitis caused by gallstones, 1998-2015). Other causes of pancreatitis include, “abdominal

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    Damage to the pancreas happens when the digestive enzymes mentioned above are activated before releasing into the small intestine and begin attacking the pancreas. It is caused by gallstones, heavy or long-term alcohol use, medications, infections, trauma, hereditary disorders of the pancreas, or cystic fibrosis. Most cases of Pancreatitis are caused from alcohol abuse. Approximately 15% of all cases of pancreatitis, the cause is unknown

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    which is a fluid that helps the body digest fats. This condition may be sudden (acute) or occur over long periods of time (chronic). Cholecystitis is serious and needs treatment right away. CAUSES Causes of this condition include: • Gallstones. Gallstones can block the tube that leads to your gallbladder, causing bile to build up. As bile builds up, your gallbladder becomes inflamed. • Bile duct problems, such as blockage from scarring or kinking. • Tumors. Tumors can stop bile from

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    BIO 110, FA16, Exam II, Part II, 125 points NAME: Angel Charles Use complete sentences and your own words; exams will be graded manually, and reviewed by SafeAssign for plagiarism. Make sure to answer all parts of each question. Writing counts, so please plan to do a spell and grammar check. You may use any references you like, as long as the answer is in your own words and it is clear that you understand what you are saying. For most, but not all, questions you can find at least some information

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