Patient was educated on causes of diarrhea as follows: Diarrhea occurs when the food and fluids you ingest pass too quickly or in too large an amount or both through your colon. Normally, your colon absorbs liquids from the food you eat, leaving a semisolid stool. But if the liquids from the foods you eat aren't absorbed, the result is a watery bowel movement. Several diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea. Common causes of diarrhea [...]
Patient was educated on diarrhea as follows: Diarrhea describes loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. Diarrhea is something everyone experiences. Diarrhea often means more-frequent trips to the toilet and a greater volume of stool. In most cases, diarrhea signs and symptoms usually last a couple of days. But sometimes diarrhea can last for weeks. In these situations, diarrhea can be a sign of a serious disorder, such as inflammatory bowel disease, or [...]
Patient was educated on low residue diet as follows: Low residue diet is recommended for individuals with complaint of intestinal narrowing. The narrowing of the intestines can result from factors, such as, Crohn’s disease or formation of scar tissue from a previous surgery. Low residue diet involves avoiding foods such as, raw fruits, vegetables and seeds that add bulk to stool. Less bulk can pass through the narrowed intestines easily without any obstructions. This will [...]
Patient was educated on the complications of Crohn’s disease as follows: Osteoporosis Anti-inflammatory steroid medications prescribed for managing the symptoms of Crohn’s disease can result in weakening of bones and steroid induced osteoporosis in long run and can result in pathological fractures. Malnutrition Chronic unresolved inflammatory bowel disease with ulceration of the intestinal wall can result in poor absorption of nutrients from the intestines and consequent malnutrition. Prolonged malnutrition can contribute towards weight loss. Malnutrition [...]
Patient was educated on the complications of Crohn’s disease as follows: Perforation of intestine Swollen and weakened wall of the intestine can result in perforation of the intestine, peritonitis, and shock. Severe dehydration Crohn’s disease with chronic inflammation of the large intestinal wall with ulceration of the wall can result in reduced water reabsorption from the large intestine and can present with symptoms of dehydration, such as, dry skin and rapid heartbeat. Risk for clot [...]