...Lived Experience Paper Irritable Bowel Syndrome Brooke Rogers Florida State University College of Nursing NUR3125 – Fall ‘09 November 10, 2009 Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is recorded to be the most common intestinal complaint and reasoning for a patient’s direct referral to a gastroenterologist (Medline Plus Organization, 2009). This paper will give a summarized desciption of the characterisitics of IBS, as well as a glimpse into the life experience of a patient whom deals with the symptoms of irritable bowel on a daily basis. My hopes would be for people to get a more cathartic understanding of the effects that these constant symptoms have on a regular person. Description IBS is described as, a functional gastrointestinal disorder in which the patient experiences periods of abdominal pain and discomfort, along with changes in their normal bowel movement habits (Longstreth, 2006). However, unlike more serious gastrointestinal diseases, IBS does not bring about bowel inflammation or permanent alterations in bowel tissue; therefore, it does not contribute either to irreversible damage of the colon, or an increased risk of colorectal cancer. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2009). Epidemiology and Populations at Risk Studies suggest that genetic susceptibility plays a role in IBS. Patients with a first-degree relative diagnosed with IBS have an increased risk of this disorder. Approximately 1 in every 5 people in the world...
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...Celiac Disease: What? Who? How? Celiac Disease: What? Who? How? Life changing, life long, no cure! This paper is to give knowledge and inform readers on what Celiac Disease is, who it effects, what it affects, and try to explain how it can interrupt a normal, life style to where most of us take for granted. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you found out you could not eat normal everyday foods that most of us take for granted? What if one day you woke up and found out you could not eat something as simple and as popular as pizza? That you could not eat bread, cake, cookies, lasagna, spaghetti, or even drink beer? That every time you did, you would get sick. Well, for a growing percentage of Americans, that is what is becoming a reality. What is it? How do you get it? What does it do to you? Who can get it? These are just some of the questions I will be answering in this paper. What is Celiac Disease? Well that’s a very good question. Celiac Disease or Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy is a disease of the intestinal tract. It is a chronic tropical disease of intestinal malabsorption or in simple terms, an allergy to wheat products such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats (Reilly 116). Celiac Disease is a lifelong disease that can only be controlled by understanding CD and following a lifelong diet which excludes wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac Disease is a multisystem disorder that causes the body’s immune system to respond to proteins in certain grains which damage...
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...Fad Diet Activity- 20 points Each student will sign up for a fad diet from the list provided in lecture. Students will research the diet and write a one and a half page MINIMUM summary/overview of that diet. The summary should include: ● Health claims/how it works ● Requirements of the diet (what foods to eat/not eat, calories, etc) ● Pros and Cons - Do you think people can lose weight on this diet? - Is it a practical diet? Why or why not? - What are the potential problems associated with this diet? - Any interesting facts/thoughts you would like to mention Please find a minimum of 2 reliable (where applicable) sources from medical sources or sites that have credentialed authors. Wikipedia is not a reliable source but may be a good place to find key words and other sources to investigate. Some diets do NOT have professional/medically-backed sites. Do the best that you can- I know which ones they are! Sources should be cited by the APA format (see attached examples). Print a copy of your summary and source list to hand in to the instructor at the BEGINNING of class on the due date. Print another copy for you to reference as you tell the class about the diet you researched. Be prepared to answer questions. Your heading at the top of your paper should look like this... NAME DATE/ TIME Begin typing your fad diet information here.... Alexandria Lewis 8.29.15/ 11:00 Class Tapeworm Diet How It Works How would you like to ingest...
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...Running Head: CHRONIC CONSTIPATION TREATMENT Prucalopride for the treatment of chronic constipation in women in whom laxatives fail to provide adequate relief [Name of the Writer] [Name of the Institution] Prucalopride for the treatment of chronic constipation in women in whom laxatives fail to provide adequate relief Structured Abstract The literature analysis was carried out to determine the degree to explore former researches that have been carried out in the area of the usage of Prucalopride. In this regard, the usage and utility of Prucalopride was explored with reference to women who do not respond to the usage of laxatives in chronic constipation cases. An exploration of a vast volume of research established that the usage of Prucalopride has been explored extensively but there is a lack of literature that pertains to the usage of Prucalopride with regard to women in particular. Through a sequential elaboration of chronic constipation, chronic constipation in women, and an exploration of the trends that have come forth in the experimentation that has been carried out to ascertain the utility of Prucalopride for women where laxatives have not yielded results; it was revealed that there is a lack of extended experimentation in the area. Background Constipation Constipation is generally observed in western societies and it is not an uncommon recording in clinical practices. Due to the high frequency of the occurrence of constipation, it is generally...
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...------------------------------------------------- Peptic ulcer A peptic ulcer, also known as PUD or peptic ulcer disease,[1] is the most common ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. It is defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm. As many as 70–90% of such ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach; however, only 40% of those cases go to a doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs.[2] Four times as many peptic ulcers arise in the duodenum—the first part of the small intestine, just after the stomach—as in the stomach itself. About 4% of gastric ulcers are caused by a malignant tumor, so multiple biopsies are needed to exclude cancer. Duodenal ulcers are generally benign. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Classification By Region/Location * Duodenum (called duodenal ulcer) * Oesophagus (called esophageal ulcer) * Stomach (called gastric ulcer) * Meckel's diverticulum (called Meckel's diverticulum ulcer; is very tender with palpation) Modified Johnson Classification of peptic ulcers: * Type I: Ulcer along the body of the stomach, most often along the lesser curve at incisura angularis along the locus minoris resistantiae. * Type II: Ulcer in the body in combination...
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...associated with female adolescents, and it is very difficult for an individual to notice that an adolescent has bulimia nervosa. Many adolescents are suffering from bulimia because of poor perception them about themselves, and the media also has great influence for the cause of bulimia. There is a high increase for adolescents who are suffering from bulimia and majority seek help whiles others battle with this disorder without being notice. There are several options for treatment but parent and family has a great influence in treatment for an adolescent with this disorder. The Christian has a little influence on bulimia nervosa and eating disorder among adolescents, because they are more focused on teenager’s alcohol and drugs. Topic Paper: Adolescence and Bulimia Nervosa Most adolescent believe in having good body image. For the adolescent a good image is being skinny, and having size two body types as seem on television. Body image is the subjective concept of an adolescent physical appearance based on their self-observation and their reaction with others. Adolescence perception about their self is based on their inner sensations and functioning as well as their function derived from external environment. Since most adolescents want to have the perfect body type, they will do anything to have the right body image. Most teenagers role model are the women who are seem on television who has a body type of size two, and are usually super models or actress. Since most adolescents...
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...Abstract Gerontological nursing may be viewed as the nursing management for older population. Knowledge of nursing care and competency of caring for elderly become more important as the result of increasing population of old age people in the past decade and expecting in ongoing increasing in the next twenty years. There are many theories of aging that describe and explain aging process and how the individuals respond to changes that occur with aging. By understanding a normal process of aging, the quality of nursing care for this population may be enhanced. The purpose of this paper is to present and explore some of the theories of aging and apply the theory into nursing practice that cooperated with evidence base research studies to implement the plan of care for an older adult. Two main theories of aging: Biological theories and Psychological theories are the focused theories that being discussed in this paper. According to many current resources the aging population in the U.S. is now rapidly growing. There were 4% of people age 65 and older or about 3 million people in 1900 (McGuire & Mefford, 2007). This old age population increased to 36.8 million people in 2005 with the increase of 3.2 million or 9.4% from 1995 (Mauk, 2010). As of today a newborn child is expected to live at least 77 years old, many of children these days will live up to 90 years or longer; some may live to become centenarians (McGuire & Mefford, 2007). The old age population age...
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...disorders have been found to affect a large number of people. The disorder does not discriminate against gender, age group, or socioeconomic status although it’s more common in the female gender. The three most common types of this psychological disorder include Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating. Anorexia is found in a person who refuses to eat or eats a minimal amount to cause severe weight loss. Bulimia involves a person who consumes a large amount of food and then seeks to purge himself of the caloric intake. Most commonly this is accomplished by vomiting. The third type, binge eating, is similar to bulimia accept in this particular case there is no attempt by the individual to compensate for the caloric intake. In the following research paper the causes, clinical findings, and treatment of each of these disorders will be discussed to determine how each varies from one another. Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder that is caused by self-induced starvation resulting in severe weight loss. It is considered a psychological disorder because it primarily affects healthy young individuals, mostly commonly young women, who have developed an obsession with becoming thin. It is estimated that 0.5 to 3.7 percent of females suffer from anorexia nervosa in their lifetime (Stunkard, J. A., & Wilson, T., 2008.) The exact cause is not known, but attitudes towards physical appearance and family issues effect its development. Feasting on large amounts of food and then vomiting...
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...Wendy Solomo ADVISER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This study aimed to compare the pH level and Lactose content of fresh milks (Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, and Carabao’s milk) and processed powdered milks (Bear Brand, Nido, and Alaska) in order to guide the consumers in choosing what kind of milk to buy. Nevertheless, this study would not be possible without the everlasting love, care, and assistance from the researcher’s family, who supported in the collection of milk samples for the experiment and encouraged the researchers when they were taken aback by discouragement. The researchers would never forget to acknowledge Mrs. Ma. Wendy Solomo who extended, in her precious time, patience in explaining the whole course of the research and gave words of encouragement and for the continuous help, guidance, and assistance extended to the researchers. Furthermore, the researchers would like to thank their friends especially their classmates for the shared information and for helping the researchers whenever they need help. The researchers would alsow like to thank the staffs at the INECAR department of Ateneo de Naga University for welcoming the researchers and assisting them during the whole duration of the experiment. Most of all, to God our Father, the source of all strength and wisdom for without His unfaltering love and guidance, this study would never be realized. This labor of love is dedicated to the researcher’s beloved and supportive parents...
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...near daily basis. I’m talking about the use of antacids, artificial sweeteners, “diet” beverages and food items, certain brands of yogurt, ibuprofen, laxatives, alcohol, mouth wash and even some brands of chewing gum, dishwasher detergent and toothpaste. What’s more, this bacterial imbalance is also directly linked to the use of antibiotics— either prescribed to us by a doctor or those quietly hidden within our water and food supply—especially within meats and dairy products.1 And if that wasn’t bad enough, believe it or not, these health-destroying bacteria further feed and multiply on something you probably eat every single day—sugar.2 ToxicBellyBugFix.com 3 Fact is, if you suffer from irregular bowel movements, constipation, gas, bloating, acid reflux, indigestion, skin problems, overall sickness, bad breath, fatigue, urinary tract infections, sugar cravings, and/or an inability to lose weight, these symptoms are a near telltale sign that your gut has ALREADY been infested by “bad” bugs and has literally become a ticking time bomb. You see, we created this special report because we want...
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...income populations are more at risk for obesity and its co-morbidities. Some contributors to obesity are physical and social environments that promote foods high in fat and calories. Coincidently, promote environments with little or no physical activities. Even with these environments that contribute to bad nutrition and sedentary lifestyles, society still view obesity is as a personal responsibility. Nurses addressing the obesity epidemic require a shift from the norm of blaming individuals for the lack of will power to control their eating and physical activity but toward a healthy environment as a primary determinant. This paper addresses the obesity crisis from individual, family, local community and public policy perspectives and the nurses’ role to promote change, advocate for policy initiatives, and help reverse the obesity epidemic. This paper also addresses the nurse’s role in anticipating obesity related issues, such as, skin, pulmonary, intravenous access, and mobility. Challenges are considered and interventions to address these issues are presented. Nurses Addressing the Obesity Epidemic Obesity is a major concern for the healthcare professional because it has become an epidemic in the United States of America. More than two thirds of American adults are defined as obese (Roth & Schlenker, 2011). According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2009), 68% of U.S. adults ages 20 and older in 2007 and 2008 were...
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...[pic] ICAK-USA Research The Following is a Compilation of Applied Kinesiology Research Papers Published in the Collected Papers of the International College of Applied Kinesiology for the year 2005-2006 -- Edited by Scott Cuthbert, D.C. Functional Systems Approach to Central Nervous System Evaluation Richard Belli, D.C., D.A.C.N.B. ABSTRACT Objective: This study investigates the clinical utility of testing functional systems within the central nervous system, compared to testing individual motor nerves with manual muscle testing. Design: Private practice. Study Subjects: Patients were examined by the treating chiropractor from his existing patient pool. Methods: Chiropractic management was decided on by the treating chiropractor. A series of twelve tests were designed to discover disorders of functional systems within the CNS. The tests described were to evaluate the function of 12 systems: 1) spinal cord, 2) myelencephalon/reticular formation, 3) vagal system, 4) trigeminal motor system-muscles of mastication, 5) vestibulospinal system, and bulbo reticular area, 6) reticular formation, 7) diencephalons and gait locomotion system, 8) mesencephalon, 9) cardiac sympathetic autonomic system, 10) pyramidal system, 11) limbic system, 12) sensory system. Results: This chiropractic approach tests the nervous system after provocation of functional systems...
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...Bad Bug Book Handbook of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Introduction Food safety is a complex issue that has an impact on all segments of society, from the general public to government, industry, and academia. The second edition of the Bad Bug Book, published by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides current information about the major known agents that cause foodborne illness. The information provided in this handbook is abbreviated and general in nature, and is intended for practical use. It is not intended to be a comprehensive scientific or clinical reference. Under the laws administered by FDA, a food is adulterated if it contains (1) a poisonous or otherwise harmful substance that is not an inherent natural constituent of the food itself, in an amount that poses a reasonable possibility of injury to health, or (2) a substance that is an inherent natural constituent of the food itself; is not the result of environmental, agricultural, industrial, or other contamination; and is present in an amount that ordinarily renders the food injurious to health. The first includes, for example, a toxin produced by a fungus that has contaminated a food, or a pathogenic bacterium or virus, if the amount present in the food may be injurious to health. An example of the second...
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...Unfortunately, you'll need to stick it out a bit longer. About four days after your egg is fertilized, it begins producing a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which pregnancy tests can detect in about another week -- first in your blood (via a test at your doctor's office) and then in your urine (which an at-home screening would spot). Week 3 Get yourself a good doctor -- pronto! Having a healthcare provider you like and trust is key. After all, this is the person who will guide you through your entire pregnancy, labor, and delivery, along with the millions of questions, tests, and emotional ups and downs along the way. If you don't currently have an ob-gyn you love, ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations or research practices until you find someone you feel comfortable with. And, hey, your choices are not limited to regular obstetricians. You might also want to investigate alternative or additional types of care -- including midwives or family physicians Week 4 Don't be surprised if your doctor doesn't schedule an appointment to see you until your 8- to 12-week mark. Many healthcare practices have potential mommies-to-be come in for a blood test with a nurse first to confirm pregnancy and then wait until you're far enough along to better estimate yourdue date through an ultrasound test. * Week 1 Speak with your doctor about adding a...
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...4 : RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION 42 REFRENCES 43 CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION Errors are the result of actions that fail to generate the intended outcomes. In common with most other complex technical activities, human error is implicated in the majority of aviation-maintenance-related quality lapses, incidents, and accidents. General estimates of this human error contribution have increased over the years, from a low of around 20% in the 1960s to values in excess of 80% in the 1990s. Human error in aviation is somewhat of a sensitive topic due to the recent tragic events of September 11, 2001. The goal of this research is to understand human error in aviation, in order to understand how designing better computer systems can assist in making the aviation industry safer for pilots and passengers, by reducing human error. This paper does not attempt to address accidents caused by cowardly acts of terrorism. Many people do not know that on February 20, 1981 a modern Argentine jet airliner, with 58 people on board, almost crashed into the upper floors of the 110-story World Trade Center in New York (Grayson, 1988). The Argentine jet was put on a holding pattern in the New York area. The...
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