Barium Swallow A Barium swallow is a radiography contrast technique performed to visualize the esophageal portion of the Upper Gastrointestinal tract. Contrast Medium is taken orally and the lumen of the Esophagus is fluoroscopically visualized. Standard X-ray films are normally taken prior to administration of the contrast medium and these are useful in detecting perforation‚ presence of radiopaque foreign substances and gastric wall thickening. Oral contrast mediums‚ such as barium sulfate highlight
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Integrity 3. A 64-year-old woman who has chronic constipation asks the nurse about the use of psyllium (Metamucil). Which information will the nurse include in the response? a. Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may be reduced by fiber-containing laxatives. b.
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manifestations Mansavaha srotas : Dhamasa is applied over neck stiffness. Srotogamitva [pic] Dosha Alleviates kapha‚ pitta (sweet and bitter - favorite food for pittaprakruti person). Dhatu : Medaghna‚ raktagami. Rasa : Fever‚ majja. Mala : Purisha (laxative). Organs Respiratory‚ digestive systems. [pic] [pic] indications— Kustha‚ Unmãda‚ Vrana‚ süla‚ Part Used— Root/root bark‚ seeds Dosage— Root powder I-3g‚ seed powder 1-2 g. Therapeutic Uses— (1) Dañta süla- Root of Aparãjita along with Marica
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Anorexia and bulimia are the most common eating disorders in the world. Americans suffer a lot from eating disorder in their life. I personally believe that Americans has become a nation riddled with the sense of guilt toward food. Eating disorders are a group of epidemic‚ the way people view both food and other people when they are under the influence of their eating should be taking seriously. Anorexia is a disease that has no limits. It is a common misconception‚ it is only affects females. Can
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A’kiera Malcome April 1st‚2014 Composition 1 Compare and contrast anorexia and bulimia Eating disorders have the highest rate of any psychiatric disorder. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the most know disorders. They’re both the effect of one’s body weight and image and concerning of food. One in ten Americans suffers these disorders. Statistics show that the disorder rate is increasing ("123 helpme!com" ) Anorexia is the most know eating disorder. They seem to think that they
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favorite celebrity (PBS). This messaging towards teenagers is primarily seen through magazines and commercials. Teens also use methods such as laxative abuse. This occurs when a person wants to get rid of unwanted calories they have recently taken in. Rather than going to the gym and working out‚ people use laxatives as an easy way to get rid calories. However‚ Laxative abuse is dangerous and can result in numerous harmful penalties. Some magazines that promote body image include Shape‚ Body‚ and Women’s
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CAUSES OF BULIMIA NERVOSA 3 2. LADY DIANA 4 SUMMARY Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder found mostly aiming young girls and is characterized by uncontrolled bingeing‚ followed by vomiting‚ excessive exercising and laxatives. Social‚ psychological and biological factors can contribute to this illness. Lady Diana was the victim of this eating disorder. She was the center of attention for media and public and felt the ignorance of her husband. She became obsessed about
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muscles become weaker (it becomes an effort to do anything)‚ death. B) Vomiting – Stomach acid dissolves the enamel on teeth‚ puffy face (due to swollen salivary glands)‚ irregular heartbeats‚ muscle weakness‚ kidney damage‚ epileptic fits. C) Laxatives (taking of) – Persistent tummy- pain‚ swollen fingers‚ damage to bowel muscle which may lead to long- term constipation. D) Binge (over-eating) – High blood pressure‚ high cholesterol levels‚ heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels
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someone eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time‚ AKA‚ binge eating‚ then followed by purging to get rid of the food they just consumed. Purging refers to attempts to get rid of food‚ possibly by making themselves throw it up or taking laxatives. Some symptoms of bulimia are partially the same as anorexia‚ like Unhealthy or dry skin‚ hair and lips‚ a lack of energy‚ low self-esteem‚ low blood pressure‚ and an obsession with the number of calories consumed. The exact cause of bulimia is unknown
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