Other causes are severe constipation from a hard mass of stool, and narrowing of the intestine caused by diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease. The Symptoms Bowel Obstruction is: Cramping and belly pain that comes and goes. The pain can occur around or below the belly button, Vomiting, Bloating, Constipation and a lack of gas, if the intestine is completely blocked, and Diarrhea, if the intestine is partly blocked. Ostomy Care Ostomy is a surgically created opening, the opening is called a stoma. The person wears a pouch over the stoma to collect feces and flatus.
Certain diseases, surgeries, and habits make one more likely to develop this condition. As is suspected in this client, acute pancreatitis is most often caused by alcohol abuse. (Bare, B.; Cheever, K.; Hinkle, J.; Smelter, S., 2008). Symptoms of pancreatitis include abdominal pain felt in the upper left quadrant. This pain may become worse within minutes after eating or drinking, especially high fat foods.
Mechanical obstructions occur as a function of the body itself. Tumors and scar tissue can form from previous surgeries or cancers. Hernias, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and severe constipation can cause the intestine to twist and narrow into a complete obstruction. Blockages can also occur when the intestine creates an intussusception; a telescoping formation. Anyone with a disease of the lower digestive tract is susceptible to the possibility of obstruction of the large bowel.
Kidneys: A wide range of kidney diseases can occur in Alagille syndrome. The kidneys can also have decreased function. (1,3) [pic] One of the major elements of Alagille disease is malfunctions to the liver. Liver damage can be caused by abnormalities in the bile ducts. Bile ducts carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder, and bile is what helps to digest fats.These bile ducts may be limited and tight, so the bile gets trapped and will build up inside the bile ducts which prevent the liver from working to its best ability (1,3).
Both of these diseases affect people badly by causing; internal bleeding in the abdomen which can be fatal, as well as headaches, stomach cramps and constipation followed by severe diarrhoea. These diseases can be treated by simply drinking fluids and CLEAN water. Finally, lice are widespread in these
These consequences affect all the organ systems in the body. (Carol Mattson Porth, Glenn Matfin 2009) Cause: The presented patient scenario along with the information given indicate that Ms. Smith suffers from ARF that is caused by severe dehydration. This severe dehydration in turn produces Prerenal acute renal failure due to decrease renal blood flow and decrease glomerular perfusion and filtration. Based on the above patient diagnosis the labs would be as follows: K or potassium will be elevated to more than the normal ratio: K >5 Creatinine elevated: >2 Bun elevated: >20 Urea & sulfate will be elevated Sodium levels will be normal or low Calcium will be low & phosphate will be high. Hgb will be low: <12 Urinalysis: patient has low urine output and urine will have low specific gravity.
When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract. The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include: * A strong, persistent urge to urinate * A burning sensation when urinating * Passing frequent, small amounts of urine * Urine that appears cloudy * Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine * Strong-smelling urine * Pelvic pain, in women * Rectal pain, in men UTIs may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults. COMPLICATIONS: When treated promptly and properly, lower urinary tract infections rarely lead to complications. But left untreated, a urinary tract infection can have serious consequences.
The cyst is ingested through the mouth by contaminated water sources and develops into a trophozoite in the stomach and intestines, where it eats through the mucosal lining and begins to attack the liver, causing amoebic disease. The infected person continues to pass new cysts through their stool throughout the course of infection. Some people can carry the E. histolytica parasite without experiencing any symptoms but continue to pass it on (www.jgid.com). Those who are affected experience severe vomiting and diarrhea that often contains blood, mucous, or even pus depending on the stage of the disease. Other symptoms include stomach pain and tenderness, nausea, anorexia, and occasional fever.
Diverticulitis By Raymond Laster Ms. Cameron A digestive disease that involves the forming of pouches inside of the walls of the bowels is called Diverticulitis. Changes usually happen inside of large intestine also known as the colon and sometimes inside of the small intestine. When the mucosal and the submucosal layers of the G.I. tract bulge through the outer muscular layer, at this point the disease is called diverticulosis. When one of the diverticula become inflamed, this causes diverticulitis.
Malnutrition eventually affects other systems of the body. It can lead to things such as diarrhea, anemia, fatigue, disorientation, anxiety, irritability, tremors, amenorrhea, decreased immune system, and even slowed growth. Discussion Patients with malnutrition need education and possibly the intervention of a social worker. It is important for a nurse to be able to identify such a patient and to begin talking to them about their life style. As a nurse we need to ensure that patient’s nutritional needs are met and that they understand how to provide adequate nutrition to themselves and family.