Researchers of Georgetown University School of Medicine‚ looked at 20 studies find dozens of cases of problems: cramping‚ bloating‚ vomiting‚ electrolyte imbalance‚ renal failure‚ and the biggest problem of all‚ death. Dr. Mishori citing rectal perforations‚ acute water intoxication and even an outbreak of amebibiasis‚ a parasitic infection caused by contaminated equipment‚ among study
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Metabolic Metabolic acidosis occurs when there is loss of bicarbonate from the body. This can be caused by diarrhea. Metabolic alkalosis is caused by the loss of acid from the body‚ and increasing bicarbonate in the body. This can be caused by vomiting. What are acidosis and alkalosis? Acidosis and alkalosis are terms used to describe the abnormal conditions that result from an excess of acid or alkali (base) within the blood. Normal blood pH must be maintained within a narrow range of 7.35-7
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commonly referred to as parvo‚ and more scientifically known as CPV-2‚ is “ a highly contagious viral disease of the canine family. It mainly affects only the canine family‚ but can infect foxes‚ bears‚ and even cats. This disease is characterized by vomiting‚ haemorrhagic diarrhoea‚ depression‚ and‚ in severe cases‚ death. This disease has three different strains of the virus(2a‚ 2b‚ and 2c strains) and the infection is resistant to extremely high and extremely low temperatures and is resistant to most
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under sternum with pain radiating to shoulders‚ arms‚ neck and jaw -Intense shortness of breath -Skin‚ especially by lips and nailbeds‚ becomes pale or cyanotic (bluish) in color –Victim weak but anxious and apprehensive –Nausea and/or vomiting –Diaphoresis or excessive perspiration –Loss of consciousness may occur First aid care –Encourage victim to relax and reassure victim constantly –Position in a comfortable position to relieve pain and assist breathing –Watch
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1 In 2010 it was approved for use in the United States to manage mild to moderate pain‚ moderate to severe pain coupled with opioids‚ and as an antipyretic.1 ADJUNCT SE OF OPIOIDs: Opioids side effects include itching‚ constipation‚ nausea‚ and vomiting‚ respiratory depression.21 The consequences of these side effects can be additional medications to manage‚ increased cost‚ decreased patient satisfaction‚ and increased length of stay.21 A review of the literature was performed using the following
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CHAPTER 2 Review of Related Literature The review of related literature in this chapter is composed of principles and discussions of facts about the side effects of radiation therapy to the cancer patients. The chapter begins with a brief history about radiology as a medical science‚ and radiation therapy as a form of medical treatment of diseases. Lastly it enumerates the side effects of radiation therapy and the risks associated with it. Brief History and Definitions of Radiology as a Medical
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The Digestive System is the name given to the sequential process that our bodies perform when ingesting food‚ and the breaking down of macromolecules into micromolecules so that the body can absorb it’s nutrients into the bloodstream and it’s cellular system to obtain energy for cellular respiration‚ and the excretion all indigestible waste products. This happens within the digestive tract‚ which starts at the Mouth or Oral cavity and ends at the Anus. (Reference Appended image 1‚’ The Human digestive
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James Gately Diverticulitis paper 3-26-13 Miss Williams When pouches called diverticula form on the wall of the colon become inflamed it becomes diverticulitis a very pain disease no one is sure what causes diverticulitis for sure‚ but doctors believe a low fiber diet may be a leading cause behind it. The treatments depend on if you have an infection and how bad your symptoms are which will typically be treated with antibiotics. Diverticulitis is a disease that affects the colon‚ doctors
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caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis (CDC). When an individual attempts to inhale air‚ the noise that is produced due to the inflamed and swollen laryngeal structures is where the name Whooping cough originates from. When someone exhibits vomiting while coughing‚ high fever‚ trouble while breathing‚ and or cyanosis they may be affected by pertussis (MedlinePlus). The majority of deaths continue to occur among infants younger than 3 months of age. The incidence rate of pertussis among infants
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disruption in the breakdown of the neurotransmitter‚ acetylcholine. The accumulation of acetylcholine and the concentration gradient of the toxin are factors that affect the range of possible symptoms. Mild poisonings include nausea‚ blurred vision‚ vomiting‚ and salivation. Paralysis and chest discomfort are moderate symptoms. Severe symptoms result in unconsciousness‚ convulsions‚ bronchial constriction‚ coma‚ and death (Fishel 2009). Atropine is the antidote administered by intramuscular injection
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