During the active phase the most common signs and symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, rectal bleeding, ulcers, reduced appetite, and weight loss. Other signs and symptoms include fever, fatigue, arthritis, eye inflammation, skin disorders and inflammation of liver or bile ducts. Diarrhea is the most common symptom due to the inflammation of the intestines that causes them to secrete a large amount of fluid and salt. Since the colon cannot absorb this extra fluid, the person develops severe diarrhea. Abdominal pain and abdominal cramping is caused the inflammation of the walls and eventually thickens the walls with scar tissue and leads to cramping.
o Moisture damage to the skin can be caused to the individual due to being unable to cope with or without aids or support. o There is an increased risk of infection. o Individual isolates self due to fear of unable to manage needs. o Cognitive deterioration due to dehydration. o Fearful of loss of dignity.
The symptoms of a urinary tract infection include cloudy or bloody urine, which may have a foul or strong odor, fever, pain or burning with urination, pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen (usually middle) or back, and strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied. Symptoms of dehydration can sometimes be confused with dementia in older people, monitoring fluid intake on charts for elderly people with dementia can help to ensure sufficient hydration and avoid the risk of dehydration. Older people are especially prone to dehydration because of age related changes in how water is used in the body. Elderly people with dementia may be at more risk of dehydration due to swallowing difficulties. Water is the best option for hydration, but any fluids count towards the daily requirement.
A person who has these diseases could be embarrassed by symptoms such as constipation, stool leakage and urine leakage. These bowel and bladder dysfunctions are common in both Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis (PubMed Health 1747) (PubMed Health
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Congestive Heart Failure or CHF is a severe circulatory congestion due to decreased myocardial contractility, which results in the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs. In general, causes can be classified according to the following: a. Volume overload may cause the right ventricle to hypertrophy to compensate for added volume. b. Pressure overload usually results from an obstructive lesion, such as COA c. Decrease contractility can result from problems such as sever anemia, asphyxia, heart block and acidemia.
Smoking has caused the cilia in the respiratory passages to become paralyzed and secrete excess amounts of mucus, macrophages are being sent to her lungs continuously and is getting stuck in the mucus instead of fighting off the pathogens. D. How would the resistance of Cari’s airways be affected by excess mucus and fluid in her lungs? Cari is having issues with getting adequate oxygen by the pressure of fluid and mucus buildup in her lungs by not allowing her lungs to fully expand to get the quality of breath her body needs. E. How would Cari’s lung compliance (the effort required to expand the lungs) be altered as her alveoli fill with fluid due to pneumonia? Cari would have to put forth more of an effort to get a full breath due to the fluid
Sources of moisture on the skin from urine, stool, or perspiration can irritate the skin. Poor hygiene , not washing regularly or drying properly Poor nutrition and/or dehydration. Bed sores are more likely to form when the skin is not properly nourished. 1.4 Friction and shearing can occur when a patient or resident is pulled up in bed or in the chair. These
Initially it would rise in an attempt to compensate and hold the blood pressure up, but after awhile the body would tire and his heart rate would fall. With his blood pressure low he would not be getting proper circulation to his brain and this would lead to disorientation. 4. It would be a very poor idea. The alcohol in the beer is a diuretic and would make him urinate more than typical.
Failure to do so results in their immune system producing antibodies which attacks the lining of their bowel causing them to have abdominal pains, constipation/diarrhoea, bloating, difficulty in gaining weight in childhood or maintaining weight in adulthood and anaemia. Because it affects the way their body can absorb nutrients it can also lead to osteoporosis and increase their risk of bowel cancer. Some foods can be bought that are labelled ‘gluten free’ but tend to be more expensive. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the term used to describe a condition when on inspection of the bowel everything seems normal, but the person suffers with symptoms like abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating and constipation/diarrhoea. The person may want to keep a food diary to help discover which foods make their condition worse and avoid them in the future.
It causes violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia. Taking Meth for a long period of time can also be the result of some psychotic features like paranoia, hallucinations, mood disturbances, and delusions, like the feeling of insects creeping on the skin. People on Meth become more dependent on others like family members or those close to support their habits and take care of them. People in this state of mind cannot care for themselves and usually find others with the same habits to hang around and support each