large intestine
... colonic smooth muscle cells. • They help to mix the contents of colon and expose contents to mucosa to facilitate absorption. ...
... colonic smooth muscle cells. • They help to mix the contents of colon and expose contents to mucosa to facilitate absorption. ...
UNDERSTANDING THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE By Dr. John
... organisms, harmful toxins, and physical injury. It is a protective and restorative process that helps keep us healthy - most of the time. Unfortunately, when inflammation becomes excessive or uncontrolled, we begin to see chronic inflammation which can lead to poor physical health. Learn more about ...
... organisms, harmful toxins, and physical injury. It is a protective and restorative process that helps keep us healthy - most of the time. Unfortunately, when inflammation becomes excessive or uncontrolled, we begin to see chronic inflammation which can lead to poor physical health. Learn more about ...
Ampignious Choroiditis – Dr. Henry Kaplan
... – Mild vitritis (35%) – Prolong relapsing course: 6 months to 5 years – Different complications • Present: Subretinal fibrosis and ERM • Absent: optic disc swelling, CNV, SRF ...
... – Mild vitritis (35%) – Prolong relapsing course: 6 months to 5 years – Different complications • Present: Subretinal fibrosis and ERM • Absent: optic disc swelling, CNV, SRF ...
Corticosteroids: a miracle drug that must be handled with care
... So an overthecounter steroid like hydrocortisone, applied to small areas of skin to relieve poison ivy or eczema, is unlikely to have any untoward effects. But when injected repeatedly into a muscle or joint, corticosteroids can cause weakening and degenerative changes that limit their usefulness ...
... So an overthecounter steroid like hydrocortisone, applied to small areas of skin to relieve poison ivy or eczema, is unlikely to have any untoward effects. But when injected repeatedly into a muscle or joint, corticosteroids can cause weakening and degenerative changes that limit their usefulness ...
Modulating the Gut Microbiome: The Role of
... supports against dietary protein allergies • Increases gut short-chain fatty acid concentrations • Increases intestinal sIgA; crypt cell Ig receptors ...
... supports against dietary protein allergies • Increases gut short-chain fatty acid concentrations • Increases intestinal sIgA; crypt cell Ig receptors ...
Oral ulcerations
... Investigations: of aphthous ulcers The diagnosis of aphthous ulceration is dependent mainly on proper history & clinical examination It is necessary therefore to enquire about eye, genital, gastrointestinal or skin lesions and fever; some investigations is to be carried out to rule out an ...
... Investigations: of aphthous ulcers The diagnosis of aphthous ulceration is dependent mainly on proper history & clinical examination It is necessary therefore to enquire about eye, genital, gastrointestinal or skin lesions and fever; some investigations is to be carried out to rule out an ...
Digestive Function of the Large Intestine
... contents into sigmoid colon and rectumContractions in sigmoid colon and rectum eliminate feces ...
... contents into sigmoid colon and rectumContractions in sigmoid colon and rectum eliminate feces ...
Elimination
... routine interval, and for bladder elimination: the voluntary control or passage of > 30 to 50 cc of urine per hour (child 1-2mL/kg/hour), and homeostasis. These measurements are called Attributes. When Elimination is occurring optimally there are positive outcomes/consequences. However, if the Antec ...
... routine interval, and for bladder elimination: the voluntary control or passage of > 30 to 50 cc of urine per hour (child 1-2mL/kg/hour), and homeostasis. These measurements are called Attributes. When Elimination is occurring optimally there are positive outcomes/consequences. However, if the Antec ...
ID Amebiasis
... Possibly 10 % of world's population infected Prevalence in tropical countries : 30 % Prevalence in U.S.A. : 1 to 5 % Man is primary reservoir Prevalence in U.S. homosexual population : ...
... Possibly 10 % of world's population infected Prevalence in tropical countries : 30 % Prevalence in U.S.A. : 1 to 5 % Man is primary reservoir Prevalence in U.S. homosexual population : ...
Erythema Nodosum - Developing Anaesthesia
... several systemic diseases or drug therapies, or it may be idiopathic. Pathophysiology Erythema nodosum is currently thought to be a delayed hypersensitivity type reaction to a variety of antigens. Circulating immune complexes have not been found in idiopathic or uncomplicated cases but have been dem ...
... several systemic diseases or drug therapies, or it may be idiopathic. Pathophysiology Erythema nodosum is currently thought to be a delayed hypersensitivity type reaction to a variety of antigens. Circulating immune complexes have not been found in idiopathic or uncomplicated cases but have been dem ...
Evaluating, definition, causes, infections, intolerance to protein
... • Inflammatory bowel disease frequently develops in late childhood or during adolescence. This disorder is characterized by unpredictable remissions and exacerbations. The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease is unknown, but genetic factors appear to make persons with this disorder more vulnerable ...
... • Inflammatory bowel disease frequently develops in late childhood or during adolescence. This disorder is characterized by unpredictable remissions and exacerbations. The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease is unknown, but genetic factors appear to make persons with this disorder more vulnerable ...
Can nicotine use alleviate symptoms of psoriasis?
... soriasis is a common chronic skin disorder with an estimated prevalence in the United States of 2.5% in white individuals and 1.3% in African Americans.1 Although psoriasis can manifest at any age, there seem to be 2 peaks in onset: one between the ages of 20 and 30 years, and another between the ag ...
... soriasis is a common chronic skin disorder with an estimated prevalence in the United States of 2.5% in white individuals and 1.3% in African Americans.1 Although psoriasis can manifest at any age, there seem to be 2 peaks in onset: one between the ages of 20 and 30 years, and another between the ag ...
Graves` Disease - American Thyroid Association
... the shins known as pretibial myxedema. This skin condition is usually painless and relatively mild, but can be painful. Like the eye trouble of Graves’ disease, the skin problem does not necessarily begin precisely when the hyperthyroidism starts. Its severity is not related to the level of thyroid ...
... the shins known as pretibial myxedema. This skin condition is usually painless and relatively mild, but can be painful. Like the eye trouble of Graves’ disease, the skin problem does not necessarily begin precisely when the hyperthyroidism starts. Its severity is not related to the level of thyroid ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis by Dr Sarma
... MTX is given 10 to 30 mg orally, IM, or SC per week It is DHF reductase inhibitor – Supplemental folic acid The clinical improvement takes one to two months Nausea, diarrhea; mouth ulcers; rash, alopecia; Abnormal LFT Rare: low WBC & platelets; pneumonitis; sepsis; liver disease; EBV related lymphom ...
... MTX is given 10 to 30 mg orally, IM, or SC per week It is DHF reductase inhibitor – Supplemental folic acid The clinical improvement takes one to two months Nausea, diarrhea; mouth ulcers; rash, alopecia; Abnormal LFT Rare: low WBC & platelets; pneumonitis; sepsis; liver disease; EBV related lymphom ...
Microscopic Polyangitis
... Studies suggest that Rituximab is effective both for induction and maintenance with rare adverse events for pts who had not conventional therapy The response was associated with elimination of circulating B lymphocytes, and a decrease in ANCA titers. ...
... Studies suggest that Rituximab is effective both for induction and maintenance with rare adverse events for pts who had not conventional therapy The response was associated with elimination of circulating B lymphocytes, and a decrease in ANCA titers. ...
Common Misconceptions About Pilonidal Disease
... usefulness in the treatment of pilonidal disease. It chemically burns and destroys cells. It will not make a wound that isn't healing because of its position in the cleft suddenly heal closed. It's only utility is in situations where there is chronic inflammation, and there is exuberant healing with ...
... usefulness in the treatment of pilonidal disease. It chemically burns and destroys cells. It will not make a wound that isn't healing because of its position in the cleft suddenly heal closed. It's only utility is in situations where there is chronic inflammation, and there is exuberant healing with ...
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents Toxin-binding
... Clostridium difficile is a toxin-mediated disease in which two main toxins, A and B, are responsible for the clinical picture [11]. For a long time toxin A was thought to be the key component in triggering the disease pathogenesis, but toxin B now appears to play an equally important role. They both ...
... Clostridium difficile is a toxin-mediated disease in which two main toxins, A and B, are responsible for the clinical picture [11]. For a long time toxin A was thought to be the key component in triggering the disease pathogenesis, but toxin B now appears to play an equally important role. They both ...
1. Outline the steps in performing an abdominal examination. 2
... 2. assessing the umbilicus – is it inflamed, clean? 3. assessing skin turgor - is the patient dehydrated? 4. looking for movement associated with peristalsis b. Auscultation i. Primary purpose is to listen for bowel sounds. Also is used to assess vascular sounds ii. Procedure: 1. Perform prior to pa ...
... 2. assessing the umbilicus – is it inflamed, clean? 3. assessing skin turgor - is the patient dehydrated? 4. looking for movement associated with peristalsis b. Auscultation i. Primary purpose is to listen for bowel sounds. Also is used to assess vascular sounds ii. Procedure: 1. Perform prior to pa ...
Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of NSAID
... strictures mainly in the cecum and ascending colon and rarely in other colonic parts remains obscure. NSAIDs exert their effects on gut mucosa either locally or systemically. Local damage is a more likely explanation and one can assume that the intra-luminal NSAIDs concentration is an important fact ...
... strictures mainly in the cecum and ascending colon and rarely in other colonic parts remains obscure. NSAIDs exert their effects on gut mucosa either locally or systemically. Local damage is a more likely explanation and one can assume that the intra-luminal NSAIDs concentration is an important fact ...
Ocular Inflammatory Diseases - Sight Loss and Vision Priority
... Biomarkers: Molecules found in blood, other body fluids or tissues that can indicate normal or abnormal processes, conditions and diseases as well as indicate response to treatment. Calcineurin inhibitors: A group of drugs that are used as immunosuppressants. Environment: Outside influences on heal ...
... Biomarkers: Molecules found in blood, other body fluids or tissues that can indicate normal or abnormal processes, conditions and diseases as well as indicate response to treatment. Calcineurin inhibitors: A group of drugs that are used as immunosuppressants. Environment: Outside influences on heal ...
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Complications of Systemic Inflammation
... In the US, about 7.5 million people have psoriasis, a chronic immunemediated, inflammatory disease. As with many chronic conditions, there is often a delay in diagnosis. Patients may be slow to seek treatment, and providers often overlook the severity and true burden of the disease, especially in mi ...
... In the US, about 7.5 million people have psoriasis, a chronic immunemediated, inflammatory disease. As with many chronic conditions, there is often a delay in diagnosis. Patients may be slow to seek treatment, and providers often overlook the severity and true burden of the disease, especially in mi ...
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... Prediction of clinical course, response to therapy, and disease outcome ...
... Prediction of clinical course, response to therapy, and disease outcome ...
Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of NSAID
... the descending colon over the stenosis, transverse, ascending and up to the cecum looked normal. The patient noted resolution of abdominal pain and constipation. NSAIDs were discontinued and one year later the patient is free of symptoms reporting use of non-NSAIDs analgesic agents only. ...
... the descending colon over the stenosis, transverse, ascending and up to the cecum looked normal. The patient noted resolution of abdominal pain and constipation. NSAIDs were discontinued and one year later the patient is free of symptoms reporting use of non-NSAIDs analgesic agents only. ...
Large Intestine/Barium Enema
... radiology department. Which procedure should be performed on this patient to rule out this condition? (5pts) ...
... radiology department. Which procedure should be performed on this patient to rule out this condition? (5pts) ...
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon. The disease is a type of colitis, which is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the colon, the largest section of the large intestine, either in segments or completely. The main symptom of active disease is usually constant diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset. IBD (Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)) is often confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Ulcerative colitis has much in common with Crohn's disease, another form of IBD, but what sets it apart from Crohn's disease is that ulcerative colitis, as its name suggests, only affects the colon and rectum, leaving the rest of the gastrointestinal tract unscathed, while Crohn's disease can affect the whole GI tract from mouth to anus. Also, surgical removal of the colon and rectum cures ulcerative colitis, which actually means the disease does not recur after surgery, unlike Crohn's disease, which has a tendency to recur after surgery to remove the abnormal part of the bowel and connect the healthy ends. Ulcerative colitis is an intermittent disease, with periods of exacerbated symptoms, and periods that are relatively symptom-free. Although the symptoms of ulcerative colitis can sometimes diminish on their own, the disease usually requires treatment to go into remission. Ulcerative colitis has an incidence of 1 to 20 cases per 100,000 individuals per year, and a prevalence of 8 to 246 per 100,000 individuals.The disease is more prevalent in northern countries of the world, as well as in northern areas of individual countries or other regions. Rates tend to be higher in more affluent countries, which may indicate the increased prevalence is due to increased rates of diagnosis. It may also indicate that an industrial or Western diet and lifestyle increases the prevalence of this disease, including symptoms which may or may not be related to ulcerative colitis. Although UC has no known cause, there is a presumed genetic component to susceptibility. The disease may be triggered in a susceptible person by environmental factors. Dietary modification may reduce the discomfort of a person with the disease.Like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis is both classed as and managed as an autoimmune disease. Management is with anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppression, and biological therapy targeting specific components of the immune response. Colectomy (partial or total removal of the large bowel through surgery) is occasionally necessary if the disease is severe, does not respond to treatment, or if significant complications develop. A total proctocolectomy (removal of the entirety of the large bowel and rectum) can cure ulcerative colitis as the disease only affects the large bowel and rectum and does not recur after removal of the latter. While extra-intestinal symptoms will remain, complications may develop.