Affecting over three million Americans, GERD is a serious problem in the United States. Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects both children and adults that can lead to other more serious diseases. Thankfully, the American Medical Association has now recognized Hemophilia as a serious concern in efforts to increase its research funding. However, Celiac Disease has also received the endorsement of the American Medical Association this year. As Genentech is the nation’s leading research corporation, both diseases will likely compete for your support. I highly advocate that Genentech allocate all funds and research resources available to GERD, as it is a disease that can make everyday activities painful. GERD is a condition caused by stomach acid or stomach content coming up from the stomach into the esophagus. This backwash causes irritation in the esophagus, as the stomach acid damages the esophageal lining. Most cases of GERD occur in infants and adults. For infants, the most common cause of GERD is due to pyloric stenosis, a condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract as it narrows the pylorus. This causes food to flow backward as it cannot make its way to the stomach, thus causing the baby to vomit. In adults, the most common cause of …show more content…
This damage can make it hard for individuals to absorb nutrients, which can lead to general health problems. Celiac disease can affect individuals of all ages as the disease is hereditary, with individuals that have a first-degree relative with Celia disease have a 1in 10 risk of having the disease. Celiac disease can lead to constant diarrhea and weight loss as the body is not able to digest food properly. This can lead to constant feeling of fatigue and body pain due to the lack of necessary nutrients such as calcium and
“Celiac disease (CD) was first described in the second century, but the cause wasn't identified until the 20th century. Terminology has changed as research confirmed that celiac disease diagnosed in children was the same disease as non-tropical sprue diagnosed in adults. CD was born over 2000 years ago. In 2008, the “case of Cosa”, revealed a skel¬eton of a first century AD young woman at the archaeological site of Cosa, southwest of Tuscany, Italy. She was an 18-20 year-old woman, with signs of failure to thrive and malnutrition.” (Celaic support foundation).
Celiac sprue disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune cells attack its own intestinal villi in response to digested gluten from one’s diet, leading to the inability to sufficiently absorb nutrients and vitamins needed to maintain good health. Its symptoms include a wide span of gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, lactose intolerance, indigestion/bloating, and sudden weight loss; there are also several chronic symptoms such as fatigue, nosebleeds, and even seizures. There is not a cure for this disease. The best way to prevent it and allow your intestines to heal is to lead a life-long gluten-free diet. Additional vitamins and supplements may also be prescribed by doctors to ensure people with this
“In this disorder the gastrointestinal tract is the major site of harm and it is also classified as an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is a disease where the body instead of helping cure itself actually attacks itself.” The immune system begins trying to kill parts of the body that are healthy and functioning correctly. Also, more times than not the parts of the body it starts trying to kill need to be alive in order to live. “What happens in Celiac disease is the immune system treats gluten as a foreign object and inflames the villi in the small intestine in order to protect the body from what the immune system sees as an invader. This causes a problem because the villi in the small intestine enable the body to digest and absorb food. When they are inflamed and eventually flattened, they can no longer perform. This leads to malnourishment or a lack in nutrition” (Green). The villi can no longer do its job of absorbing nutrients into the body so no matter how many different kinds of food and how much of it they eat, the person will remain malnourished until they cut gluten out of their diet and the villi become healthy again (Langwith). Depending on each individual that has Celiac disease this effect can either progress rapidly or gradually (Green).
CD in the pediatric population complicates recognition of the disease in many patients. Treatment for CD consists of a lifelong strict gluten-free
The newest microbe that scientist are beginning to learn about gives hope to those who are intolerant to gluten, mainly sufferers of Celiac Disease. Presently, this condition affects “1 in 133 otherwise healthy individuals” (Mercola). What causes some people to be more susceptible to Celiac Disease? Scientists have learned that gluten intolerance becomes present when gluten, a protein found in wheat products, passes undigested through the small intestine. The inner lining of the intestines where villi are found is destroyed and nutrients from food are no longer absorbed. Commonly, gluten malabsorption goes undiagnosed for an average of four years, which can cause cancer, autoimmune disorders,
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux disease, is a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not completely close and the stomach contents, including the acid, leak back, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and the stomach. Your stomach is filled with acid and its main purpose is to digest the foods you eat. This acid is known to be as strong as battery acid, which your stomach was built to handle, but unfortunately your, esophagus was not. This backflow of stomach acid can irritate and sometimes damage the lining of the esophagus. If it is not controlled, acid reflux or GERD can result in serious problems,
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter or the ring between esophagus and the stomach. (Cold et al., 2017) Dietary and lifestyle choices contribute to GERD. Foods such as chocolate, peppermint, fried foods, coffee, and alcoholic beverages can cause GERD. GERD is caused by stomach acid moving up into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) signs and symptoms might be pain in the chest that has a burning feeling. This happens after eating most of the time. Other symptoms could be heartburn, nausea, dry cough or a bitter taste. These symptoms can or may get worse when laying down. -Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - One of the tests that can be administered
Most often gastroesophageal reflux occurs after eating food. It usually presents itself quite within a couple minutes after eating and the symptoms can last up to 2 hours (What Is GERD?). It happens when the lower esophageal sphincter is weakened and does not properly seal the stomach contents from getting into the esophagus (What Is GERD?). One of the most common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is heartburn (Acid Reflux). About 60 million Americans get heartburn at least once a month (What Is GERD?). Many pregnant women will experience heartburn regularly. Heartburn refers to a burning pain that is located in the esophagus (Acid Reflux). It is quite common symptom that is experienced, yet not all people with gastroesophageal reflux disease will experience this. It can feel as if the throat is on fire because of the acid that is present. It causes much discomfort and pain. Some of the other symptoms that people with gastroesophageal disease will face is regurgitation of food or stomach acids, bitter taste in the mouth, and a tight feeling in the throat (Acid Reflux). Many of these symptoms are preventable if careful and restricting actions are
Celiac’s disease is a digestive and autoimmune disorder that happens when you eat foods that contain gluten. An autoimmune system happens when your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, because it thinks it’s bad (http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Autoimmune-Disease.aspx). So, your immune system reacts to the gluten, as it harms something called villi, which is in your small intestine (http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/celiac-disease). Villi are lined all around your intestine, and they are very important. They look like little, tiny hairs, and they absorb all of the nutrients you need! Because they get damaged, though, nutrients can’t be absorbed, and you may end up being malnourished, even if you eat a lot!
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or G.E.R.D is the result of stomach contents flowing backwards up the esophagus. This paper will discuss the symptoms of G.E.R.D., how G.E.R.D. is diagnosed, the treatment, and ways to prevent the disease. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is treatable with favorable results; however, if left untreated G.E.R.D can cause serious complications over time.
Celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue) is an autoimmune condition that, with the introduction of gluten into the body, can send the immune system attacking parts of the digestive system. This chronic disorder shows small intestinal mucosal lesions and also is associated with malabsorption.
The mother was concerned and thinking her daughter may have an allergy; she changed to a different formula. However, sometimes babies have immature GI tracts that can lead to physiology reflux as they adapt to normal life outside the uterus. Parents often do not consider this possibility, prompting them to change formulas rather than seeking medical care. As in the case study above, GI alterations can often be difficult to identify because many cause similar symptoms. This same issue also arises with adults—adults may present with symptoms that have various potential causes. When evaluating patients, it is important for the advanced practice nurse to know the types of questions he or she needs to ask to obtain the appropriate information for diagnosis. For this reason, you must have an understanding of common GI disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. Which is triggered by the protein gluten, the gluten protein is found in the grains of wheat, rye, and barley. When the protein is consumed and inflammatory immune response results in damage to the small intestines. This response inhibits the absorption of nutrients.
In the case scenario we have a 19 year old mother, Janine, with her 4 month old son, Andrew. Andrew was born prematurely and has been diagnosed with GERD. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Ricci it is “the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus… [and] is considered a normal physiologic process that occurs in healthy infants and children. However, when complications develop from the reflux of gastric contents back into the esophagus…, it becomes more of a pathologic process…” (Ricci, pg. 1527, 2012). Signs and symptoms include recurrent vomiting, weight loss or poor weight gain, irritability, respiratory symptoms, abdominal pain, feeding refusal, and other clinical manifestations. The mother of baby Andrew has said that the baby is still difficult to feed, but with the help of medications
GERD is defined as gastroesophageal reflux disease which affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring muscle between the esophagus and stomach. What is Gastroesophageal reflux? Reflux means to flow back or return, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach’s contents back up into the esophagus .The acid irritates the lining of the esophagus .When the LES is weak or relaxes too slow it allows the stomach juices and contents to flow up into the esophagus. Symptoms can include heartburn, burning chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dry cough, hoarseness or sore throat and acid or bitter taste in the mouth. Other factors that can contribute to GERD include dietary and lifestyle choices, certain foods or beverages, chocolate, peppermint,