Gastroparesis is defined as a chronic symptomatic syndrome of delayed gastric emptying without any indications of mechanical obstruction.1 The etiologies for gastroparesis are diverse, but a majority of cases are from idiopathic causes or secondary to diabetes mellitus.2 In a study done of 146 patients with gastroparesis, 36% were suffering from idiopathic gastroparesis, 29% from diabetic gastroparesis and the remaining 35% had a variety of etiologies which included: postgastric surgery, Parkinson’s disease, collagen vascular disorders, intestinal pseudoobstruction and miscellaneous causes.3 Primary symptoms include early satiety, postprandial fullness, bloating, vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain. However postprandial fullness, early satiety, …show more content…
I have undergone many scintigraphy studies with both solid and liquid foods. Some studies looked at empting over just an hour’s time span whereas the longest study visualized empting for six hours. The older I’ve become the slower my stomach has emptied. Over the years various forms of treatment have been utilized in my care. Common treatments involve diet modification, pharmacological treatment and surgical intervention.8 While there is a lot of current and past research and information about gastroparesis much of it does not address other methods of treatment that I have found to be particularly effective in managing my symptoms. I’ve learned about these various treatments from others who suffer from the disease, physicians who have treated me and just from living with the disease. The purpose of this study is to review current research on treatments for idiopathic gastroparesis as well as address other treatment options that are discussed in the clinical setting, but are not found in the bulk of research available to the …show more content…
Hence the methods used in the articles for evaluating gastroparesis were the scintigraphy studies of their subjects.2-3, 9-12 A number of other studies conducted their research by giving surveys to their subject to evaluate diet,12-14 symptoms,10,11,8 BMI,11 anxiety level10 and physical activity.11 Yang et al.15 conducted systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials15 whereas Broges et al.9 completed retrospective studies of past patients 9 and Patrick et al6 did a systematic web-based review of literature about gastroparesis.6 Several studies pulled their patient population from databases.3,11,15 Hence for my presentation I will evaluate and write my paper based on the information that these researchers have gleaned from their
Irregular bowel movements or constipation is quite a major and common concern in adults and babies as well. The condition becomes more challenging when it comes to babies. Parents of infants worry when their infant’s bowel movement is not regular and clear as that causes formation of gas and stomach pain.
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, swelling, and irritation to any part of the digestive tract which is also known as the gastrointestinal tract or GI tract. The disease most commonly targets the ileum which is a part in the small intestine. The digestive tract is organs that connect your mouth to your anus and it releases hormones and enzymes for the digestion in food. The inflammation caused by the disease goes deep into the lining of the digestive tract. It creates a stricture in the small intestine which is a narrowing of the pathway that can slow the movement of food through the intestine. The stricture can then move to large intestine which can cause many problems for absorption. When the disease causes the intestine to swell it can also be very problematic because the large intestine wouldn’t be able to function properly. Crohn’s disease is considered as an inflammatory bowel disease.
In this article, you are informed about a disease that is occurring more often in our society. It is commonly referred to as “heartburn” but is more appropriately named acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Most people suffer from this disease, but think nothing of it. Perhaps they have felt it after a big meal, lying down after eating, during pregnancy, or even when bending over. Most people feel that GERD occurs after eating spicy foods, when in fact the major cause of GERD is fatty foods and the quantity of foods eaten.
The digestive system, in organisms like the mink and human, is supposed to break down the food being eaten to transfer into energy. This energy helps other functions of the body that would in turn keep it alive. The digestive system includes organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, etc. Digestion starts at the mouth, though.
On the other hand, Ulcerative Colitis has a similar, but slightly different set of common symptoms. The most prevalent of these symptoms is diarrhea. Other symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis include a bloody stool, abdominal pain, and a feeling of urgency. The most noticeable complication related to Ulcerative Colitis is a general discomfort and difficulty with bowel movements.
Many people experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but many do not see a doctor to get treatment. This common bowel disorder affects millions of people, and is one of the major causes of disability and absenteeism. Although it is not a serious threat to health, it reduces the quality of life and can lead to depression.
When defining what it means to be an anorexic or a bulimic, the general population may not know the difference between the two. The concept of eating through bulimia, unlike anorexia, is very different; however the end-results of both are undoubtedly similar. Bulimia nervosa is the compulsive act of binge eating, a spree of over-eating large amounts of foods at one time. The person is able to consume around “3,000 to 5,000 calories in one short hour” (Segal & Smith, 2014). After the binge episode is over, the person immediately resorts to self-induce vomiting, intake of laxatives, or hard-hitting exercise for the fear of gaining weight. Historically, bulimia was not always seen as a disorder that equaled to having an unhealthy habit; it was actually the exact opposite to how society views it today. For ancient Romans, vomiting after a meal was quite normal as it was used to “make room for more feasting” (Williams, 2011). Eating large amounts of food in those times signified one’s wealth; therefore, the act of purging was related to that richness of status. Other cultures would use purgation as a remedy for many diseases as it was natural to assume that human illnesses came from the food that was eaten (Williams, 2011). Thus, the intentionality of these acts was medically-related and would aid in the relief of pain and sickness. However, those motives are non-existent and today’s modern views of bulimia are not seen as beneficial by any means.
...eatment and live-altering relief for many people that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome is hindered because of the lack of understanding and acceptance of hypnotherapy as a plausible therapeutic solution. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recognized hypnotherapy as a possible treatment for IBS, but like other medical organizations and associations it is only seen as a possibility and isn’t immediately offered to regular IBS patients. There are no immediate effective treatments for IBS, yet a clinically proven solution is bluntly dismissed by a majority of the professional medical community because the full effectiveness of hypnotherapy is not understood. The lack of understanding may hinder further implementation of hypnotherapy in other fields, but it does not counter-effect the clinically proven usefulness of the treatment.
Could you imagine not feeling good, day to day? Could you imagine not being able to eat what you want to eat because it will cause your stomach to flare up? Or even to keep running back and forth to the bathroom? Living with Crohn’s disease has those effects on the people who are living with it. According to Medicine Net, “Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect other parts of the digestive system as well. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and weight loss are common symptoms”. People that live with Crohn’s are living with a daily struggle. It’s important that they’re familiar with this disease, which includes knowing the cause, symptoms, complications and treatments.
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Gastroparesis is a chronic condition that is characterized by the slow movement of gastric contents from the stomach to the small intestine, without evidence of obstruction. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and lack of appetite. The most common cause of gastroparesis is diabetes mellitus, however most patients are diagnosed with an idiopathic cause.1
Another purpose is for gastric suction, also known as gastric lavage in which the contents of the stomach are emptied as well as for the purpose of compression. The purpose of enteral feeding is for the delivery of nutritional feed, containing fat, protein, carbohydrates, water, vitamins and minerals directly into the stomach or duodenum for patients unable to swallow fluid, achieved by using the nasogastric tube. The NG tube is used for malnourished patients, patients with infections of the GI tract, conditions in which peristalsis is absent, postoperative patients with
Ulcerative colitis, or UC, is a chronic gastrointestinal disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. It causes ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is one of two forms of inflammatory bowel disease. In UC, the inflammation from the ulcers breaks down the lining of the colon and causes bleeding and discomfort in the abdomen.
The Future of Enteral Feeding in the Community The future of enteral feeding in the community will rely on developing a robust multidisciplinary Home Enteral nutrition (HEN) services with collaborative links with social care. This will ensure that delivery of nutrients or medicine straight into the gastrointestinal tract is perform effectively. Medical practitioners recommend that enteral feeding is necessary to the patients that nutritional needs cannot be administer orally. The increasing geriatric population base, mounting prevalence of diseases such as diarrhoea, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis and other gastrointestinal diseases along with incidences of premature births are key factors assisting the growth of enteral feeding.
Gastroenteritis, sometimes referred to as infectious diarrhoea is a common disease that affects millions of people annually. It is a disease caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites that enter the human body and spread, which induce symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and nausea. Although it is a common occurrence in society and is usually not harmful, cases of gastroenteritis in less developed countries may have more fatal repercussions due to their inability to access ample means of treatment. Over time, as more research was conducted into the disease, scientific developments were made to aid those affected by gastroenteritis and reduce the number of fatalities by educating people regarding preventative methods.