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Lactose Intolerance

Patient was educated on lactose intolerance as follows: Lactose intolerance is a condition that arises when individuals have problem with digesting lactose, which is a sugar found in milk. Individuals with this disorder are deficient in an enzyme, lactase, produced and secreted in the small intestine, for the digestion of the sugar lactose in milk and milk products. Since these individuals are deficient in lactase, dairy products are poorly digested and tolerated by them. Patients [...]

Management Measures for Ischemic Bowel Disease

Patient was educated on management measures for ischemic bowel disease as follows: Patient could be started on pain killers and anti-inflammatory medications to counter the pain and swelling of the intestines. A bypass could be created around the blockage in the artery, to promote blood supply to the distal parts of the intestine. If the damage is severe, patient could be made NPO and nothing given by mouth to allow some rest for the inflamed [...]

Complications of Ischemic Bowel Disease

Patient was educated on complications of ischemic bowel disease as follows: Ischemic bowel disease is a serious emergency condition and should be acted upon immediately, for better outcome. The delay in treating the condition can lead to: Inflammation of bowel- Injured segment of intestines result in inflammation of intestines, swelling, and abdominal distension. Necrosis and Gangrene- Tissue death due to lack of oxygen supply, secondary to reduced blood flow. Perforation of bowel- Necrosed and dead [...]

Symptoms of Ischemic Bowel Disease

Patient was instructed on the symptoms of ischemic bowel disease as follows: Cramping abdominal pain: Damaged intestines can be inflamed initially and result in cramping abdominal pain. Abdominal distension: Damaged intestines can be inflamed initially and swollen resulting in blocking of intestines and abdominal distension. Nausea and vomiting. Blood in the stool, which can appear bright red or coffee ground, depending on the site of bleeding in the intestine. Bleeding higher up in the intestines [...]

Risk Factors for Ischemic Bowel Disease

Patient was educated on the risk factors for ischemic bowel disease as follows: Atherosclerosis Patients with cholesterol deposits in the inner lining of the blood vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the intestines are at high risk for ischemic bowel disease, as the arteries are narrowed by cholesterol deposits. Low blood volume in circulation Patients with reduced blood volume, secondary to hemorrhage or any extensive surgery or dehydration are prone for ischemic bowel disease, secondary to [...]