Some of the more common complications associated with the disease are bowel obstruction, ulcers, and fistulas. Bowel obstruction is the most common and results from the thickening of the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, narrowing the passage. The narrowing of the intestines blocks flow of digested material through the affected area. In severe conditions surgery is needed to remove the dead and damaged tissue of the bowel. Chronic inflammation that accompanies this disease can lead to the formation of ulcers.
Older children and adolescent have a more developed omentum, which walls off the inflamed or perforated appendix, often causing a focal abscess. • significant abdominal pain, especially around the bellybutton or in the lower right part of the abdomen (perhaps coming and going and then becoming consistent and sharp) • low-grade fever • loss of appetite • nausea and vomiting • diarrhea (especially small amounts, with mucus) • swollen or bloated abdomen, especially in infants The symptoms of appendicitis can vary according to a child's age. In kids 2 years old or younger, the most common symptoms are vomiting and a bloated or swollen abdomen, accompanied by pain. Laboratory and diagnostic test: • Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan: performed to visualize the appendix for further evaluation • Laboratory testing: may reveal an elevated white blood cell count • C reactive protein: may be elevated If appendicitis goes untreated, the inflamed appendix can burst 24 to 72 hours after the symptoms begin. 2.
This results in inflammation causing swelling, increased blood flow, and ulcerations. In Crohn’s disease, these ulcerations go into the full thickness of the intestinal lining. This may lead to a narrowing of the bowel, which can lead to partial or total blockage of the intestinal flow, called bowel obstruction. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction include cramping around the mid-abdomen, frequently associated with vomiting. The abdomen may also become bloated and distended.
1) Elimination of the hazard - Procedures must address what options are available to get rid of the hazard completely. For example: New office equipment should meet ergonomic needs. 2) Substituting the hazard - Replacing a hazardous substance with a less hazardous one. For example: Replacing a phone handset with a headset for someone who is frequently on the phone. 3) Engineering and isolating controls - The provision or mechanical aides, barriers, machine guarding, ventilation or insulation to isolate a hazard from workers.
Tracey dean 5/6/2015 Unit 208 E Infection control There are many routes by which infection can enter our bodies, lets take a look at some examples. Air pollution urine and faeces Blood Saliva mucus membrane that lines the mouth or nose. Provides a route to infection to enter. Skin damage an open wound. Down the respirator tract into the lungs.
The swelling can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea. Men and women are equally affected by Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease can occur in people of all age
The following are the most common symptoms in patients with Cystic Fibrosis: very salty tasting skin, persistent cough with phlegm, frequent lung infections, wheezing and shortness of breath, poor growth despite a healthy appetite, frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements. In addition to these symptoms, there are other medical issues such as sinusitis, nasal polyps, Pneumothorax (a collapsed lung due to intense coughing), Hemoptysis (coughing up blood), liver disease, gallstones, diabetes, and clubbing of the fingers and toes. (A condition marked by extremely thickened fingertips and toes due to decreased oxygen in the
Essay1 What are healthcare asscociated infection. A Healthcare associated infection is an infection that is acquired after being in contact with the healthcare services such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics. MRSA ( methicillian-resistant staphylococcus ) also know as the superbug is a disease that spreads rapidly amongest patients, staff and visitors of the general public. MRSA is a skin infection that starts out as a simple rash, pimple and can be very sore and painful to touch also can be accompanied by a fever (CDC). When this is left untreated staph bacteria can get into the body systoms through open wounds and after entering the body it is know as Invasive MRSA the staph then enters into the blood circulation
A common communicable disease would be Influenza. Influenza is mistaken for the common cold most of the time. There are many efforts for the prevention of Influenza outbreaks. The lifestyles and socioeconomic status can have some effect on those who may become infected. Communities must work together to fill any gaps in
Treatment has two goals: to treat acute flare ups and to maintain remission (Ruthruff, 2007). Two common antibiotics used to treat Crohn’s Disease is Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole (Ruthruff, 2007). The use of antibiotics can cause stomach upset or diarrhea with long time use. A barium enema, colonoscopy, CT scan, endoscopy, MRI, sigmoidoscopy, enteroscopy, upper GI series, blood test or stool culture can diagnose Crohn’s Disease. As with any procedure there are risks.