For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When loose, watery stools occur frequently, itβs important to investigate the cause. Sometimes this is related to diet, such as a high fiber intake or poor digestion of certain types of foods. However, frequent, loose stools can also be related to infections or chronic, or ongoing illnesses.
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The acid/base balance is expressed in terms of pH. An acidic environment has a pH of less than 7.4, whereas a basic or alkaline setting has a pH of greater than 7.4. Molecules that give off hydrogen maintain an acidic pH. In contrast, alkaline molecules attract hydrogen.
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Anemia presents in a number of different forms with different symptoms. One symptom common to most types of anemia is dizziness. A patient with a diagnosis of anemia will note that dizziness began with the onset of the other anemia symptoms.
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A person suffering from delirium experiences sudden mental disturbance in cognitive thinking that fluctuates. If a person normally has a mental impairment, delirium causes a worsening of that state.
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Digestion occurs in three phases. First, nutrients receive secretions from the pancreas and gall bladder, which begin the breakdown of food into its individual components. Next, the small intestine uses its brush border enzymes to further hydrolyze the food into absorbable molecules.
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