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Intestinal Health
Starting from the bottom of the stomach to the anus, the intestines do the work of absorbing what we eat and putting it to good use. When they are working well, we hardly think about them. When they don't, we have questions. Ask them here.
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How much do mosquitoes defecate?
Mosquitoes poo is measured in angstroms. The female poo is typically 30-40 angstroms in size, twice the size of their male counterpart who's poo is approximately 15-20 angstroms. The female ingests blood unlike the male and this may account for the difference in poo ratio. Hope this helps.
It should not itch. The fact that your mouth itches indicates that you may be slightly allergic to shellfish.
What do you do with fecal matter?
You dont. faeces is the result of digestion and acts to remove waste and toxins from the body. Its not for eating
What happens if you swallow an artificial tooth?
Don't worry if you have swallowed an artificial tooth. It may come out either by womitting or by potty.
no because my friend who has a gluten allergy can eat potatoes.
Should you take water with laxatives?
You shouldn't eat for a while, because the laxatives will be trying to rid your body of whatever food and substance it has in the stomach. Eating soon after taking the laxatives would only complicate the process, and possibly make it more painful.
The myth of dogs catching pinworms hence is incorrect. Generally dogs get infected with tapeworms which are mistaken for pinworms.
What food will make you go to the toilet?
Try syrup of figs, but only a small amount if you don't want to be sat down for the next ten years.
Your ferritin level is 1286 is this bad?
You *definitely* need to follow up with an MD, even if you feel fine. According to WebMD, "Very high ferritin levels (greater than 1,000 ng/mL) can mean a large buildup of iron in the body (hemochromatosis)." Its a common genetic disorder than can greatly increase the risk of a whole host of serious diseases if not treated. My niece's husband received treatments for this. DO NOT try to self-treat with supplements.
What medications can a patient with a nasogastric tube take?
Any medications that are able to be crushed or pulverized without clogging the tube are acceptable. Non-crushable medications should have a label placed on the prescription vial by a pharmacist that indicates this. In addition, most prescription (or even OTC products) with a suffix "-XR, -SR, -SA, -XL, -CD, - EC" usually indicate a specially coated or long-release form of a product that needs to be swallowed whole, and neither split or crushed. Soft gelatin capsules like vitamin E or fish oil may be pierced by a pin and the contents placed into the tube, and this and all meds given this way need to be thoroughly flushed to be sure the whole dose was given.
What is the nursing intervention of acute gastroenteritis?
Nursing interventions for acute gastroenteritis include:
- Assessment of pain location and intensity.
- Assessment of bowel sounds.
- Observe for vomiting / diarrhea.
- Measure I/O.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Manage IVs if ordered.
- Teach why it helps to rest the gut with NPO or restricted intake.
- Teach why re-introduction of liquids is first, with solid foods last.
- Assess and teach contributing factors and ways to prevent a re-occurrence (unless caused by viral or bacterial infection).
How long for Magnesium citrate to take affect?
The amount of time that magnesium citrate stay in your system depends on a few things. The biggest factor is the amount consumed.
The suffix "itis" means inflammation. The root word "append" stands for the appendix. Therefore, appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is located in the lower right side of the abdomen (right lower quadrant). If appendicitis is confirmed by a physician, it must be removed surgically as soon as possible.
How much does a bladder weigh?
That depends on the size of the bladder, for instance the bladder of a shrew will weigh much less than the bladder of an elephant.
Can Flubendazole be given to humans?
Yes. One 100mg dose is sufficient to kill pinwoms (enterobius). It should be followed by a second dose of 100mg 15-21 days later to ensure reinfection is avoided, as it does not kill pinworm eggs. 100mg taken 3 times a day for 3 days is effective against larger nematodes, but only marginally effective against tapeworms. It is available over the counter for human use in Europe under the brand names of Fluvermal in 100mg tablets or 20mg/ml oral solution.
Is it ok to take ondansetron orally disintegrating tablet when pregnant?
There haven't been any animal based reproduction studies that show any adverse affects but the extent of testing has not been very much. So it's a slight risk but to be completely safe I would talk to your doctor before taking it.
P - Physical
I - Intellectual
L - Language
E - Emotional
S - Social
What are the best schools for someone interested in radiology?
There are many community colleges that have affiliations with appropriate hospitals that offer Associates degrees in Radiology, as well as Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Tech etc. The community college is a great place to start. Check with your home county community college and ask to speak with an enrollment specialist for detailed information. If your home county community college does not offer your program of choice, you can enroll in another community college paying the same tuition rate, which is called "Charge Back Assistance."
How long does it take for senokot s to take effect?
I took two senokot tablets at 9 oclock this morning and it is now 4:30 with no effect so I don't know. More than 6 and a half hours! I know you should really take them at night but I was desperate.
What is better pepto bismol or tums?
Pepto Bismol is by far better. Some doctors call it a miracle medicine because it can cure so many symptoms.
