Throughout the years we heard people complain about piles and the discomfort it cause on one’s life. Hemorrhoids as it is biologically called normally occur in the rectum as a result of the strain that the vein undergo. The two types of hemorrhoids are the internal and external. Research shows that pregnant women are more likely to develop this but does not exclude the fact that males are also affected. This can be treated at home or by a professional and does not considered life threatening.
“It has been predicted that about 75% of persons in North America and also Europe will experience hemorrhoids. About 50% of that amount between the ages of 50 will have to seek treatment; yet only about 7% will not even need treatment”. Nevertheless, hemorrhoids do not affect a specific age neither is it only occur in
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Nonetheless, if you have them very often you can lose a lot of blood and this will cause you to develop symptoms of weakness and your skin color changes.
Often times we take for granted the fact that our body should be given special care; and although we may not be aware of how some of this occurrence such as hemorrhoids comes about the knowledge that we seek helps us to prevent some of these causes. Internal hemorrhoids are normally found in the lower rectum. The symptoms include the appearance of blood on the feces, on used toilet paper, or on the patient’s underwear. While in the external the symptoms are itchy, swollen, lumps around the anal cavity. “If the lumps become hard the hemorrhoids have become thrombosed external hemorrhoids”.
The cause of hemorrhoid cannot be fully determine, however, experts research and analysis several factors that can be held accountable which includes:- straining during a bowel movement, complications from chronic constipation, sitting on the toilet for a long time, or family history of
The “Rectal Rocket” suppository is designed to treat hemorrhoids in 3 days or less**. It is more effective than a traditional suppository because of its unique design and comfort fit. It remains positioned for many hours to soothe and treat the enlarged and swollen tissue without getting lost in the rectum. The contoured top portion of the suppository is inserted into the rectum and treats internal hemorrhoids, while the larger flared base of the suppository remains on the outer surface of the anus to treat external hemorrhoids.
Jarvis, C. (2012). Abdomen. In Physical examination & health assessment (6th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders.
Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder. People who have hemophilia have a deficiency or an absence of a coagulation protein. A blood clotting factor is deficient or absent. Bleeding is most often in joints, such as the knee, elbow, or ankle, but bleeding can occur anywhere in the body. People with hemophilia bleed longer, not faster.
An external hemorrhoid is much more noticeable. It develops outside your body, near your anus and is very visible. These are often itchy and can make ordinary activities (even sitting) generally uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Untreated, these problems can get worse and some patients have had to resort to surgery. If you are experiencing hemorrhoids, you w...
Causes of an Inguinal Hernia differ from person to person. During prenatal male development, the testicles descend down the Inguinal Canal, and into the soon to be developed scrotem. In some cases, adolescent and adult males have weak spots near the Inguinal Canal, where the spermatic cord enters the scrotem, leaving the perineum lining more sesceptable to develop a hernia. This is more commonly found in men, since some men don’t have an inguinal canal that properly closes after birth and development. A pre-existing weak abdominal wall is one of the most common causes of an Inguinal Hernia. The most common cause for this condition is overexertion. This includes everything from heavy lifting, straining abdominal muscles during urination and bowel movements, coughing, sneezing, and being overweight. Inguinal hernias can also develop later in life when the abdominal wall weakens due to underuse, or strenuous activity. Women are less likely to develop this type of hernia. When women are diagnosed, it is typically due to pregnancy, overexertion of the abdominal wall, or a combination of both.
In September 2012, the New York Times published an article about a woman who started experiencing severe abdominal pain 4 years status post Hysterectomy. Upon further inspection using a computed Topography (CT) scan, a surgical sponge was found inside the patient. In addition to the sponge left in the patient, the surgical exploration to retrieve it had caused a severe infection that resulted
Pregnancy and childbirth is a natural process of life in result of timely ovulation and fertilization (Bledsoe, Porter & Cherry, 2011). Child delivery occurs daily, usually requiring minimal assistance, however complications can and do arise and as health care professionals it is in our duty to be able to recognise them quickly in order to manage them accordingly (Bledsoe et al., 2011). This essay will focus on complications of obstetric haemorrhage (OH) in the antepartum and postpartum periods. As described by Mosby, (2010) antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is any form of bleeding coming from a pregnant uterus with a normally positioned placenta, in particular after the 28th week of gestation. In comparison, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is classified as excessive amounts of bleeding immediately following childbirth. A small amount of bleeding is normal but if it amounts to more than 500ml intervention is required (Mosby, 2010). Additionally, this essay will discuss the epidemiology, assessment, presentation and pre-hospital management (PHM) principles for incidence of both types of OH while in conjunction it will explore critical appraisals of current treatments and discover ethical and cultural diversities within the medical sector of this specialised population.
Hemophillia is a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. Hemophillia is usually inherited and people born with it have little or no clotting factor (a protein needed for normal blood clotting). These proteins work together with platelets to help the blood clot. When blood vessels are injured, clotting factors help platelets stick together to plug cuts and breaks on the vessels. Hemophillia usually occurs in males with about 1 in every 5 000 males being born with the disease each year. A hemophiliac does not bleed more intensely than a person without it but can bleed for a much longer time. In some severe cases, continuous bleeding occurs after minor trauma or can even happen spontaneously.They may also bleed inside their body(internally), especially in the knees, ankles, and elbows. The bleeding can damage organs and tissues and may be life threatening. There are two main types of hemophilia: A and B. People born with type A are missing or have low levels of clotting factor VIII (1 in 5 000 males). People born with type B are missing or have low levels of clotting factor IX (1 in 20 000 males). About 8 out of 10 people who have hemophillia have type A. The greatest concern for both types is deep internal bleeding and bleeding into joints. Hemophilia is a life long disease, but with proper treatment and self-care, most people maintain an active productive lifestyle.
After the report, I started working on my own charting on maternal assessment. For the mother’s basic information such as Rubella immunity, I only completed partially. I wrote about hemorrhoid for my care plan, in which I wrote “a small hemorrhoid” as my dia...
Your rectum is the lower portion of your colon, where stool forms. If the rectum dribs out of its normal place within the body and shoves out of the anal opening, the situation is called rectal prolapse. Rectal prolapse is generally caused by a dwindling of the muscles that support the rectum. In the initial phases, a prolapse might happen only after a bowel movement. The protuberant rectum may then slide back via the anal canal on its own. Over time, however, the prolapse might become more severe and could necessitate surgery.
Chronic constipation is more likely to cause rectal prolapse than infrequent, episodic constipation. Spinal cord injury or surgery might precipitate rectal prolapse as can a long-lasting habit of straining to have a bowel movement. Determination of treatment depends in part on the reason of the prolapse. Pelvic muscle workouts would not be useful in prolapse occasioning from perpetual neurological impairment to the involved muscles. Reddish-colored tissue might protrude from the anus, particularly after a bowel movement. Trivial amounts of rectal bleeding might be noted intermittently. Contingent on the severity of the prolapse, fecal incontinence might occur.
Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is generally defined as a blood loss of more than 500 mL after a vaginal birth, more than 1000 mL after a cesarean section, and a ten percent decrease in hematocrit levels from pre to post birth measurements (Ward & Hisley, 2011). An early hemorrhage occurs within 24 hours of birth, with the greatest risk in the first four hours. A late hemorrhage happens after 24 hours of birth but less than six weeks after birth. Uterine atony—failure for the uterine myometrium to contract—is the most common postpartum hemorrhage (Venes, Ed.).(2013). Other etiologies include lower genital tract lacerations, uterine inversion, retained products of conception and bleeding disorders (Kawamura, Kondoh, Hamanishi, Kawasaki, & Fujita, (2014).
Hawkins, J., Roberto-Nichols, D., & Stanley-Haney, J. (2012). Abnormal vaginal bleeding. In Guidelines for nurse practitioners in gynecologic settings (10th ed., pp. 168-169). New York: Springer publishing company.
An aspect of women’s health is Obstetric Fistula, this is a serious medical condition in which a Fistula (hole) develops in the birth canal, either between the rectum and the vagina or between the bladder and the vagina. It is caused by a prolonged labour that presses the unborn baby so tightly in the birth canal that blood flow is cut off from surrounding tissues, and where there has been no medical intervention. This usually occurs in young, thin girls in communities in Africa, Asia and Arabia. At least 2million women in these regions are currently living with the condition. And approximately 50,000 to 100,000 new cases develop each year. This persistence of Fistula shows that health systems are failing to meet the needs of women. A 1993 study in Nigeria found that 55% of sufferers of this condition were under the age of 19, and 94% gave birth at home or in poorly equipped local clinics, this shows due to a lack of health care facilities, a women will not be able to receive a Caesarean Section if she encounters difficulty giving birth.
In Ulcerative proctitis, inflammation is confined to the area closest to the rectum, and bleeding may be the only sign of the disease. Some people may experience mild rectal pain.