Why is it medically necessary to use a heparin flush for a patient that has a colostomy?
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If you need a letter of medical necessity it would not seem that some advice from any website would be of any help to you. \nIf a doctor ordered a heparin flush, you should not have much of a problem getting the letter from him. A prescribed treatment should by a licenced MD should qualify. \nIf on the other hand it was something you did on your own after reading something of the efficacy of this treatment you'll have some more problems (and, unfortunately, rightly so): go to the doctor anyway and explain why the flush was done and bring along whatever information you have on it and beg. And promise the doctor you'll never do such a thing again unless you have his full cooperation.
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to be free from shock and to minimise scope for excessive bleeding during or after surgery, u may also  take \none grain each of cf,cp,km,kp,mp,nm,np each 3x and fp and silicea both 12x each.\nafter surgery for quick healing and recovery, u may take one pill of staphisagria 3 times daily  to  minimise further  complications, if any.
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It's a blockage of terminal ileum, part of the small colon.  It is normally corrected by surgery.
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Heparin is an anticoagulant drug that thins blood and prevents blood from coagulating. When this drug is administered to newborn babies, it increases the possibilities of ongoing bleeding do to the lack of coagulation capabilities. Vitamin K helps in coagulation. That's why newborns are injected with vitamin K when they are born to prevent bleeding
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yes, cause the rectum has several blood vessels that when pressured can get engorged causing blood clumpies. Also, don't over wipe, and stay away from perfumed and colored toilet tissue.
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there's lots of types of fistulas... what does this fistula connect? rectovaginal, colocutaneous, etc. or are you talking about an av fistula? \n\nnaturally formed fistulas can be difficult to care for because they're usually contaminated anyway and often need to be repaired. \n\nif you're talking about an av fistula for dialysis, that's a different story. the most common complications of an av fistula is an infection or a blood clot, and nurses who deal with av fistulas are generally quite use to these fistulas as they're relatively common in dialysis patients. blood pressures or blood draws shouldn't be done in the arm with the fistula. your fistula should only be used for dialysis by a trained person.
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Please don't waste your money,colonics,are procedures where a tube is inserted in the rectum and an amount of water usually 5-10 gallons of water are pumped through the large intestine.They deplete good bacteria in the bowel,setting you up for a risk of a bad baterial overgrowth and even infection if the equipment is not properly sterilized.If you want to maximize colon health start eating more organic fruits and vegetables,avoid wheat which is like a glue that sticks to your intestinal wall,and drink enough water,take a probiotic supplement to replace beneficial flora in the gut.If you have problems with constipation the natural herb senna gives gentle relief.As the previous poster said,colonics and enemas are only for medical procedures and not meant to "cleanse" you of anything.
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Hello there,\n\nhere's a website that describes the entire procedure:  http://www.gicare.com/pated/epdlv02.htm
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My uncle also has ulcerative colitis, I am very sorry to hear this. If you ever need anyone to talk to please email me. Here is my answer:\n\nMortality\nThe effect of ulcerative colitis on mortality is unclear, but it is thought that the disease primarily affects quality of life, and not lifespan.\n\nCauses\nWhile the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, several, possibly interrelated, causes have been suggested.\n\nUnusual Causes\nAt one time it was a practice to give hydrogen peroxide enemas for certain conditions. Sometimes hydrogen peroxide is accidentally introduced into the colon during procedures. This is known to cause a condition that appears to be identical to ulcerative colitis.\n\nUlcerative colitis has been reported subsequent to administration of vitamin B6 and iron as dietary supplements, suggesting that these might be causative factors.\n\nTreatment with Drugs\nStandard treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on extent of involvement and disease severity. The goal is to induce remission initially with medications, followed by the administration of maintenance medications to prevent a relapse of the disease. The concept of induction of remission and maintenance of remission is very important. The medications used to induce and maintain a remission somewhat overlap, but the treatments are different. Physicians first direct treatment to inducing a remission which involves relief of symptoms and mucosal healing of the lining of the colon and then longer term treatment to maintan the remission.\n\nSurgery\nUnlike Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis can generally be cured by surgical removal of the large intestine. This procedure is necessary in the event of: exsanguinating hemorrhage, frank perforation or documented or strongly suspected carcinoma. Surgery is also indicated for patients with severe colitis or toxic megacolon. Patients with symptoms that are disabling and do not respond to drugs may wish to consider whether surgery would improve the quality of life.\n\nUlcerative colitis is a disease that affects many parts of the body outside the intestinal tract. In rare cases the extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease may require removal of the colon.\n\nGeneral\nThe initial diagnostic workup for ulcerative colitis includes the following:\n\nA complete blood count is done to check for anemia; thrombocytosis, a high platelet count, is occasionally seen \nElectrolyte studies and renal function tests are done, as chronic diarrhea may be associated with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and pre-renal failure. \nLiver function tests are performed to screen for bile duct involvement: primary sclerosing cholangitis. \nX-ray \nUrinalysis \nStool culture, to rule out parasites and infectious causes. \nErythrocyte sedimentation rate can be measured, with an elevated sedimentation rate indicating that an inflammatory process is present. \nAlthough ulcerative colitis is a disease of unknown causation, inquiry should be made as to unusual factors believed to trigger the disease. Factors may include: recent cessation of tobacco smoking; recent administration of large doses of iron or vitamin B6; hydrogen peroxide in enemas or other procedures.\n\nI hope this has helped. I got all my info from Wkipedia. Fight through this, and please email me if you need someone to talk to. toaster9795@yahoo.com
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You're watching FOX news too? I guess any surgery is life threatening as there's always a chance for infection.
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it depends on where the infection is.  Flagyl is good for internal infections but needs a prescription.  Maybe lotromin?
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if its an emergent situation you immediately have the patient lie down with his legs above his head and get him to a hospital where they'll infuse fluids, and probably give medications.  as far as low b/p being a chronic problem, i suggest you talk to your own trusted healthcare professional for a healthy way to combat the problem.
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When ports are in use, they are flushed after each use and the last flush before removing the access is with 3 cc of heparin lock solution. \nWhen the port is sitting and not being used, no flush is needed.  However, a port is a foreign object inside the human body and close observation is important because the port is a potential site of infection.  \nAny fever, pain. redness or swelling around the port site or for that matter anywhere in you body or suspected sign or symptom of infection should be reported to your oncologist or other physician as soon as possible.  \nGood luck with your chemotherapy.\nPS:  when your port was implanted, they should have given you a booklet from the Bard company to let you know how to care for the port and what to do when it is not accessed.
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it has been suggested that it was used to get rid of poisons you ingested from ,and to digest, plants and uncooked animals. But, Currently, the function of the appendix, if any, remains controversial in the field of human physiology. The wall of the appendix, however, contains lymphatic tissue that is part of the immune system for making antibodies.\n\nHypothesized functions for the appendix include lymphatic, exocrine, endocrine, and neuromuscular functions. However, most physicians and scientists believe the appendix lacks significant function, and that it exists primarily as a vestigial remnant of the larger cellulose-digesting cecum found in our herbivorous ancestors. Some people note, however, that the pineal gland which only recently (around 1960) has been found to produce important chemicals like melatonin was once considered a "vestigial remnant" as well.\n\nThere have been cases of people who have been found, usually on laparoscopy or laparotomy, to have a congenital absence of their appendix. There have been no reports of impaired immune or gastrointestinal function.
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ok can i get some more info although i will try to answer this for you without it. Has she had a bowel movement recently before the citrate? if you say no then the hard swelling could be really bad. And she needs to be seen now. If her bowels explode it will kill a person in 48 hours....... This is nothing to play with..........If you dont believe me call your local pharmacist or hospital they will confirm.......Her large intestine could be knotted and this she needs to be seen for also. Dont wait til doctors hours take her to the er. If they are twisted or knotted and she pushes too hard it will explode.....
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Hi There \n\nShe needs to do a colon and liver cleanse to clear out the toxins in the colon and blood. This is what causes the issue. DO a 5-7 juice fast with the proper herbs and plenty of water and see the health improve dramatically. Email me with any questions.\n\nCause \nThis is caused by faulty diet, too many food mixtures irritating the stomach and bowels, hasty eating (insufficient mastication and saliva), taking liquids while eating, excessive use of cathartics, and foods cooked in aluminum. \n\nThe infection of the bowel which results from meat-eating also gives rise to colitis and causes a spastic or contracted condition of the descending colon, a condition found in the most obstinate forms of constipation. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1.Garlic Oil for Chronic Colitis, Ulcerated Stomach, etc. Take the garlic oil internally over a period of time, 1 dessert spoonful 3-4 times daily. \n\n2.See formula for cathartic injection for colitis using bayberry, African ginger and pinus. \n\n3.See formula for colitis using white oak, golden seal and myrrh. \n\n4.Dr. Christopher's Colitis Formula: Contains marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root, lobelia, ginger, wild yam. This formula is for the relief of colitis, and should be used in conjunction with the lower bowel formula and the mucusless diet. \n\n5.Slippery Elm: Many recommend beating up an egg with a teaspoonful of the powdered bark, pouring boiling milk over it and sweetening it. Taken three times a day this way or in the form of a mucilage it is said to be wonderful in curing gastritis, gastric catarrh, mucous colitis and enteritis. \n\n6.From Questions to Dr. Christopher's Newsletter. Question: Is there a natural treatment for mucous colitis (spastic colon) where one could not eat raw vegetables or use laxatives? Answer: Colitis is an inflammation of the colon or large intestine and especially of its mucous membrane. This is characterized either by runny or constipated bowels, mucoid discharge from the bowel, weakness in the abdomen, recurrent headache, pain, dizziness, etc. The cause of this condition is a faulty diet, too many food mixtures which irritate the stomach and bowels, hasty eating with insufficient mastication and salivation, consuming excessive liquids with meals, overuse of cathartics and eating food prepared and served in aluminum kitchenware. \n\nThe best and quickest way to treat the condition is to reverse the habits listed above: (1) Eat only when hungry and not between times of hunger. (2) Drink no fluids while eating and this includes a period of fifteen to twenty minutes before meals and thirty minutes after eating. We suggest this so that the chewing of food will produce a thin paste of liquid out of the food and natural saliva. The flowing saliva will act as a signal causing the digestive juices to start for better assimilation. (3) Follow the instructions given in The Three Day Cleanse and Mucusless Diet preferably using the carrot or apple juice as the cleansing agent. Chew the juices by swishing them around in the mouth. As suggested in the booklet, use as juice as is desired. (4) Each day have a cup, three times per day, of tea or green drink made up of three parts comfrey root or leaves, slippery elm bark, mullein leaves and one part lobelia. (5) Have a dish or more of gruel made with presoaked, low heated, uncooked grains, singly or grouped. Barley, wheat, rye, millet or buckwheat are all excellent choices. To one of the grains or a mixture of several of them add 1/4 or 1/3 of their volume in flaxseed and/or psyllium seed. When eating this gruel, honey or a fresh, first pressed, mild tasting olive oil may be used. (6) Breath deeply each day for ten minutes or more to aid digesting. (7) Use as much of our lower bowel tonicas is needed to produce three or more bowel movements per day. Think health and watch the improvement. \n\n7.Juices for Colitis: Carrot, carrot & coconut, pear, fig. \n\n8.Cabbage: Apply 3 or 4 layers of cabbage leaves over
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Lie on your left side initially, because the colon dives into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen up to the spleen (splenic flexure) and the crosses the abdomen (transverse colon).  Flushing this part of the colon first.\nThen when returns start to become clear, trade tot he right side so that you will now flush the hepatic flexure (by the liver) and then down to the ileocecal valve (where the appendix is and where the small intestine joins the large intestine).\nhave fun...