Kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that form within the kidneys. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as the size of a golf ball (sometimes even larger). Most stones are less than a third of an inch in diameter. The stones are actually accumulations of mineral salts and other substances. Similar […]
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Broadly speaking, there are four basic categories of knee replacements depending on the degree of mechanical stability provided by the design of the artificial knee: Non-constrained Semi-constrained Constrained or hinged Unicondylar The highly successful non-constrained implant is the most common type of artificial knee. It is termed non-constrained because the artificial components inserted into the knee are
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The urinary organ system consists of the following organs, located within the abdomen: Two kidneys Two ureters A bladder A urethra Kidneys The role of the kidneys is to cleanse the blood and balance its fluids: They manufacture urine to filter out substances that the body does not need. They also take nutrients and other
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Options available that hold the knee replacement into position: Cemented procedure Non-cemented procedure Hybrid Fixation Procedure With a cemented procedure the components of the implant are fixed to the bone with a grout-like cement known as polymethyl-methacrylate. This cement allows the implants to perfectly fit to the irregularities of the bone. A cemented knee is a very reliable
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Most people living with Crohn’s disease find that periods of remission (when they are free from symptoms) are longer and more frequent than periods of acute illness. This has never been truer than it is today, when doctors have large and growing arsenal of treatment options to prescribe. The severity of Crohn’s disease can be
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Medical management of Crohn’s disease focuses on reducing symptoms and bringing on a remission. Once this is accomplished, the goal is to maintain remission for as long as possible. Most of the medications used to treat Crohn’s disease are generally safe for long-term use. Many doctors keep individuals on maintenance doses of medications indefinitely. Medications
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Because the inflammation in Crohn’s disease affects the entire thickness of the intestinal wall (rather than only the inner mucosal layer, as in ulcerative colitis), particular complications can occur. These include: Fistulas Fissures Strictures and obstructions Abscesses In addition, individuals who live with Crohn’s disease are at risk for malnutrition. Fistulas Fistulas are openings that breach
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Surgery does not cure Crohn’s disease, but corrects an immediate problem that cannot be resolved using medication. Four types of surgery are commonly performed on individuals with Crohn’s disease: Partial bowel resection, to remove a diseased portion of intestine Strictureplasty Correction of fistulas Draining of an abscess It is estimated that about 75% of individuals
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Living with a chronic disease has often been equated with having a second full-time job. It is a constant management struggle that involves organizing a medication schedule, keeping appointments with health-care providers, and conserving physical and mental energy. In addition, people with Crohn’s disease must stick to lifestyle regimens that help maintain maximum health. These
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Some people who feel a flare-up coming on seek medical attention immediately, while others choose to “lay low” for a few days and try to “ride it out,” only speaking to the doctor if they can’t shake the symptoms after a couple of weeks. Early medical intervention will often, though not always, result in more
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In the last quarter century, it has become clear that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect large numbers of children and young teens. Nutritional deficiency is a major issue in treatment of children with Crohn’s disease. Children are growing machines. Inflammatory bowel disease may not cause great weight loss for youngsters at first, so failure
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There is no evidence to suggest that inactive Crohn’s disease has any effect on either female or male fertility, or on a woman’s ability to carry a pregnancy to term and have a vaginal delivery. None of the medications used to treat inflammatory bowel disease have been shown to be teratogenic, which means to cause
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