7.Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder. This procedure may be done by laparoscopy or by…
Vomiting, nausea and severe pain in the upper abdomen (right side) are common sign of gallstones. Gallstones (a hard deposit) are located in the gallbladder and they are formed in different sizes. The gallstones can block the bile duct and this can cause severe pain. If the gallstone causes pain the doctor may suggest to get the gallbladder…
A 65-year-old man, Mr. Black was taken to emergency ward complaining of severe abdominal pain from his upper right abdomen to his mid back as sharp and boring pain after ingestion of fatty rich foods. Mr. Black was felt nauseated at that time but did not vomit and stated that he had a similar attack in the past month, but ‘none as bad as this’. Mr. Black had an abdomen ultrasound to reveal Mr. Black to suffer from cholelithiasis, a formation of gallstones in the gallbladder that blocks the bile duct which led to acute pain, nausea and vomiting (Strasser, S. 2013, December 10). An additional diagnosis was performed using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to release and break the stones. After the procedure, more…
“[Symptoms] of gallstones or a gallstone attack include [severe] pain in the upper right side of the abdomen that starts suddenly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours [and pain] under the right shoulder or in the right shoulder blade” (Risks of Obesity: Gallstones). Obesity can drastically increase the risk of having gallstone attacks due to the increased production of gallstones. To prevent the risk of gallstone attacks, many obese people who have encountered these symptoms decide to undergo a cholecystectomy, or gallbladder surgery, to prevent any further harm. “If a patient has experienced symptomatic gallstones prior to choosing their treatment therapy, then it is logical and appropriate to perform a cholecystectomy either before or concurrently with the treatment option” (Gallbladder Disease and the Obese Patient). The costs of having this surgery can be expensive for health insurance companies or, without health insurance, the person having the surgery.…
The cons of waiting before surgically removing Mrs. D’ Angelo’s gallbladder include the associated risks of developing an infection and continuing to feel pain. People with gallstones experience painful symptoms such as severe pain, fever, blockages of the bowel, or blood poisoning (Brisbane Liver & Gallbladder Surgery, 2012). As the pain continues, Mrs. D’ Angelo will continue suffering discomfort and most likely continue requiring pain medication. In severe cases, gallstones can cause life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas or jaundice (Brisbane Liver & Gallbladder Surgery, 2012). If Mrs. D’ Angelo has to continue waiting for surgery, she may also complicate the procedure when she does have it by allowing more time for the stones…
I looked around and I wasn’t in my room anymore, I was in the hospital during my grandpa’s surgery. The waiting room was cold and sterile and the smell of antiseptic was so strong I could taste it. Waves of uneasiness washed over me as if they were trying to drown me. My grandma and my mother were sitting in the room with me and they looked just as scared. I remembered how long my grandpa was in surgery to get his windpipe removed, how I had thought that I wouldn’t make it through the hours he was and that if he didn’t then I wouldn’t make it for much longer afterward.…
The moment I woke up from my surgery I remember my surgeon say that "everything thing went well, that the gallbladder came out fine with no complications." She must have turned to my mom because she had said that she wanted me to stay overnight to monitor me, crazy thing was is that I was a actually still pretty drugged up, the room was a little fuzzy my mouth had a weird dry nasty taste inside of it that I really can't put my tongue to, they wouldn't even give me water right away As I looked down i wasn't in the baggy tan robe gown any more that they had given me when i had first arrived at devos children's hospital. I looked down at my stomach i had three little cuts along my side covered in little butterfly stitches and…
Steve was immediately tested to see if he could be a match for me to have a second kidney transplant. He returned in tears, saying we were not a match. And so began our search to find a compatible kidney for me.…
have had twelve (12) surgeries on my stomach and a few years ago, I died on the operating table. I have been struggling and living with Crohn’s Disease for more than 20 years. Because Crohn’s is very difficult to diagnose, I was diagnosed early on with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, then later Ulcerative Colitis. Though it has been a challenging struggle, I am in a good place now. You can live a vibrant and productive life…
To accomplish my goal I did some refreshment my nursing skill and producers before clinical. I reviewed my nursing skill and procedure to refresh my brain about how to administer parental injection, the right site for IM and S/C, and size and length of needles. I reviewed my health and physical assessment videos and review my nursing skill notes how to assess head to toe and pain scale, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and CIWA Scale which helped me a lot to refresh my skills. Also, I looked up my previous clinical worksheets which reminded me some nursing diagnosis and…
In second grade one day I woke up and felt really sick. In second grade I didn’t think of anything being wrong with me. I was in second grade and didn’t know a lot. I was just 7 at the time I didn’t know a lot of things. My sickness led to appendicitis and my appendix exploded in my body it was not good. It was one of my worst sicknesses I have ever had. But I am glad my appendix are removed.…
While medical care was available growing up, there were financial or situational periods where it was not necessarily accessible. I am from a single parent family. My mother moved in with my grandparents after her divorce and works two full time jobs to help provide for my brother, grandparents, and I. Since my father went to jail and my grandfather passed, we have had to make many adjustments financially. This was the case due to my father not providing payments for child support for the time he was incarcerated nor occasional months prior. There has also been a complication with my mother and I having our identity stolen, which has created additional problems when applying for governmental aid throughout my undergraduate years. I worked…
Tears stained my face as I contemplated the outcome. I could barely imagine what life would be like on the other side of this tragedy. My eyes squeezed shut, and I wished everything would go back to normal. My grandfather had recently been admitted to the Lancaster General Hospital suddenly, with the diagnoses of Congestive Heart Failure. He only had a few weeks to live, if he didn’t consent to have open heart surgery. A new heart valve was a lifeline for my Pop-pop (that’s what we call him). The blood flow weakened inside of my Pop-pop’s veins, and our only hope was an artificial heart valve, harvested from a cow.…
On September 13, 2016, we met with Dr. Raval, the surgeon, who looked over my Hida-Scan, and claimed that my gallbladder wasn’t working properly, and needed to be removed. I was firstly scared for the surgery, but that soon turned into joy. The next day, Dr. Raval called and told us the set appointment for the surgery; September 29, 2016 at 1.…
The digestive tract is a twisting tube about 30 feet long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between are the esophagus, stomach and bowels (intestines). The liver and pancreas aid digestion by producing bile and pancreatic juices which travel to the intestines. The gallbladder stores bile until the body needs it for digestion.…