How do you cure your footdrop from compartment syndrome?
I'm studying physiotherapy at the moment and came across some particular patients with this problem. It isn't a pathology or a disease, but it is the result of an underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical problem.
I had one patient who had his heal 7 cm off the ground, and with in 3 days of physical therapy, which involved stretching, and relaxation techniques applied to the calves and tendons, it had reduced the space to just 3 cm.
Stretching seems to be the most obvious solution, but it is important that the muscles are relaxed with heat, in order to aid movement. Be careful not to over stretch or strain though. See your physiotherapist.. it works!!
Gastroenterologists perform scoping procedures of the large intestine.
Does saliva have gastric juice in it?
Mostly a weak solution of hydrochloric acid, but other similarities, yes.
Does a colonoscopy view the sigmoid colon?
Yes. A colonoscopy views the entire colon. It passes from the anus to the rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon and on occasion may look at the distal part of the small bowel as well.
What is the concentration of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice?
Not sure, but I think the pH is about 3, so....
1/103
= 0.001 M HCl
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What three substances comprise the gastric juice secreted by the stomach?
Spermacites, Hermapherdytes, Kool Aid
Can you take miracle frooties before colonoscopy?
Sure just make sure you have enough lube. Miracle Frooties use to sell their product on Ebay with anal cream.
Why can't patients drink red juices before a colonoscopy?
Red or purple juices should be avoided, since they can cause coloring of the colon that may be misinterpreted during the colonoscopy.
What is irregular z line in esophagus?
Irregular Z line is the connection where the oesaphagus meets the stomach. when the endoscopist means Irregular Z line- They take a sample tissue and send it for biposy.
Irregular Z line does not mean that something is wrong.
Why do absorptive cells in the gastrointestinal wall have short life?
because absorptive cells are subjected to a harsh environment
What are the stages of the digestive system?
there are 6 stages of Digestion:
1. Ingestion (eating the food)
2. Mechanical Digestion (you digest the food yourself; having control of the digestion, the food not changing substance just simply breaking down)
3.Chemical Digestion (eg: saliva breaks down starch... creating a new substance and having little control over the digestion)
4. Absorption (happens int he stomach)
5. Assimilation (happens in the duodenum)
6. Elimination (toilet time)
hope that helps :D
My doctor wants to do a sigmoidoscopy in addition to a colonoscopy. Why not just the colonoscopy?
It's not in addition to, it's instead of. Reason, in addition to cost, is that the majority of polyps are found in the region covered by a sigmoidoscopy. If you have a history of colon cancer in your family, and are over age 40, I'd strongly argue for the colonoscopy.
Why does food have to be digested?
Food is digested, or broken down, so that the nutrients can be extracted for use by the body as it passes through the digestive system. If food wasn't digested, you would not have the energy required to run vital chemical reactions, eventually resulting in death.
ARE you sure your SPELLING IS CORRECT??? Because I have NEVER heard of this type of Doctor.
BUT, I HAVE heard of a "GASTROENTEROLOGIST".... and This is a Doctor who specializes in the practice of medicine having anything to do with the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, which includes diseases affecting the Gastrointestinal tract, including organs from the mouth to the anus, and along the alimentary canal. ALL these are the focus of this specialty.
I hope this helps....
Is stomach removal surgery a good idea?
There would need to be an extremely good medical reason to remove the stomach and doubtful it would be done. The stomach is a key organ in the digestive tract and there is no suitable mechanical substitute.
Chromium is a mineral that affects insulin, carbohydrate, fat, and protein levels in the body. This article discusses the test to check the amount of chromium in your blood.
Alternative NamesSerum chromium
How the test is performedA blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
How to prepare for the testNo special preparation is necessary for this test.
How the test will feelWhen the needle is inserted to draw blood, you feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performedThis test may be done to diagnose chromium poisoning or deficiency.
Normal ValuesSerum chromium levels normally range from less than 0.05 up to 0.5 micrograms/milliliter (mcg/mL).
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
What abnormal results meanIncreased chromium levels may result if you are overexposed to the substance when you work in the following industries:
Decreased chromium levels only occurs in people who receive all of their nutrition by vein (total parenteral nutrition or TPN) whose nutritional fluids do not contain enough chromium.
What the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Test results may be altered if the sample is collected in a metal tube.
ReferencesMason JB. Nutritional assessment and management of the malnourished patient. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 4.
Mason JB. Vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 237.
National Institutes of Health. Chromium. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet. Available at: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/chromium/Accessed June 24, 2011.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/30/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
How long will the colonoscopy take with the procedure and the recovery time together?
the procedure will take less than a hour you most likely will spend about another hour recovering
Why do people fart when you pull their finger?
When certain person's fingers are pulled it causes that person to relax their sphincter muscle and the flatulence is free to fog the atmosphere.
Where in GIT is water absorbed?
The small intestines pulls fluid in to swish food around and break food down into nutrients. The waste fluid along with fluid waste you ingested is pulled back out when food mash is in the large intestines.
Gastric means of the digestive system, especially the stomach. Distention is abnormal inflation of the stomach, such as from swallowing air. Distention is visually noticeable, whereas bloating is not necessarily observed.
Fluid surrounding the organs had distended the abdomen.
The EMT adjusted the patient's airway during CPR when the professional noticed the patient's upper abdomen was becoming distended.
What is thickening of the esophagus?
In dogs, this is called "mega-esophagus," a condition in which the muscles of the esophagus are unusually thick and inflexible, so that the animal has trouble swallowing its food. Dogs with this condition require a special diet and a strict feeding routine that requires them to be in an upright position for 20 minutes after eating.