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Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

Patient was educated on symptoms of lactose intolerance as follows: Individuals with lactose intolerance poorly digest lactose in the small intestine. When undigested lactose enters the large intestine, in about an hour or two after consumption, this portion of the intestine is intolerant to undigested lactose and so, present with symptoms characteristic of the condition. Large intestine has bacteria that cause fermentation of undigested sugar, lactose. Gas is produced because of fermentation. This gas production [...]

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 [...]