colon. Most people do not exhibit symptoms‚ but some will have mild symptoms such as cramps‚ bloating or constipation. If the pouches become inflamed or infected‚ they develop into a condition known as diverticulitis. The most common symptom is abdominal pain usually left
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18-year-old high school senior. She leads a very active life playing soccer and lacrosse for her high school and excels academically. Recently‚ Sarah has been losing weight and has been less energetic. For the past few months she has been experiencing abdominal pain‚ cramping‚ and diarrhea. Her lack of energy has begun to show by recently missed practices and declining grades. Sarah ’s parents were concerned about their daughter ’s health so they brought her to the doctor ’s in which she was recently diagnosed
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William Hardy Adv. Biology Chapter 1 Vocab 1. Anatomy: the study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationships to one another 2. Physiology: the study of how the body and its parts work or function 3. Atoms: tiny building blocks of matter combine to from molecules such as water‚ sugar and proteins 4. Cells: the smallest units of all living things 5. Tissues: consist of groups of similar cells that have a common function 6. Organ: structure
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Unit 1- communication Reflect on my one-to-one interaction During my one-to-one interaction I played the role of a nurse working in the A&E department of a hospital‚ my role was to find out the cause for my patients abdominal pains‚ to find out the cause of my patients pains I did a series of tests that would give me possible answers to her problem‚ in the end as a nurse it was my duty to inform the teenager that she is pregnant‚ but to do so in a calm and supportive manor. At the start
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overweight also raises a child’s risk of sleep apnea‚ hepatic steatosis (fatty degeneration of the liver)‚ asthma‚ slipped capital fermoral epiphysis ( a cause of hip pain)‚ cholecystitis (gall bladder disease and gall stones)‚ Pancreatitis (upper abdominal pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ and fever)‚ pseudetumor cerebri‚ which causes headaches and vision changes. Childhood obesity can also lead to low self-esteem and depression. This could result in performing poorly in school. therefore‚ your child
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to aid memorization. These mnemonics are not all inclusive and should be used in conjunction with standard textbooks of medical diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The electronic text in PDF or word has hyperlinks to navigate. Index Acute Abdominal Pain: "Bad Gut Pain" Females Acute With Pelvic Pain: "Ectopic" Amylase elevation – “Parotid” Anemia: Macrocytic = "Big Fat Red Cells" Normocytic = "Normal Size" Microcytic = "Tics” Hemolytic = "Hematologists" Arthritis – “ Arthritics” Arthritis
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The Major Anatomical Regions‚ Directions and Cavities of the Human Body Many terms are used to describe the human body and its various positions when being observed‚ studied or referred to in any medical discussion. Using these terms makes it easier to explain the different parts of the body and where they are located. When using these terms we are assuming the body is in a position called the anatomical position. The anatomical position refers to the body being in a standing position with the
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tablet/dayRoute:Oral | Prevention & treatment of Fe deficiency anemia‚ folate deficiency & for the lowering of plasma homocysteine. | Hemochromatosis‚ peptic ulcer‚ regional enteritis‚ ulcerative colitis. | Nausea‚ vomiting‚ bloating‚ upper abdominal discomfort‚ diarrhea or constipation‚ staining of teeth‚ darker stools | * Must not be taken by patients with hemochromatosis‚ peptic ulcer‚ regional enteritis‚ ulcerative colitis. * Should not be taken with antacid‚ tetracycline and chloramphenicol
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Ulcerative Colitis Have you ever heard about ulcerative colitis? For those that have not or might want to know a little more information regarding this disease here are in this essay you will learn the definition‚ risk factors‚ symptoms‚ if there is any treatment to cure and many more important details that many of us should take into consideration. Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores‚ called ulcers‚ in the lining of the rectum and colon‚ also known as the large
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is responsible for the student absences. * The symptoms of food poisoning can develop rapidly‚ within 30 minutes‚ or slowly‚ worsening over days to weeks. Most of the common contaminants cause: * nausea * vomiting * diarrhea * abdominal cramping * fever * Usually food poisoning is not serious‚ and the illness runs its course in 24-48 hours (Cunha‚ n.d.) * Observation notes: After an inspection of the Take Your Chances Diner‚ several violations were noted
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