Transcript Patient: Carla Pennypacker

Patient: Carla Pennypacker
Diagnosis: Chrons Disease
Chrons Disease
Symptoms of Chrons
Symptoms:
Abdominal pains
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Poor appetite
Fever
Night sweats
Rectal pains
Severe inflammation
Inflammation in the colon
Bloody Diarrhea
Anal fistulae
Peri-Rectal abscesses
Inflammation in small intestine
Tiredness
Carla has experienced
Abdominal pains
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Cramps in abdomen and sides
Diarrhea
Sluggish/ Tired
Body Systems Affected
Digestive System:
The
Excretory System:
The
small intestine is inflamed
therefore affecting the digestive
system
Large intestine is inflamed
therefore affecting the Excretory
system
Circulatory System:
The
blood iron level lowers because of
Chrons which can result in Anemia
which affects the Circulatory
system
Tests
Tests requested:
Test results:
CBC
CBC: RBC – 4.0
Colonoscopy
WBC: 15,000 Shows severe
inflammation in colon
Hematocrit: 30%
Blood Iron Level
Upper GI Series
Shows narrowing and
inflammation
Treatment
Treatments:
Patients
with rare or mild
symptoms don’t need any
medications at all. There is
no cure for Chrons but
remissions help heal the
swollen and infected
systems.
Our suggestion
We think that the best
option for your
treatment is to take
Infliximab which is a
new generation of
medicine that controls
the TNF (Tumor
Necrosis Factor) which
is a chemical in the
body that causes
inflammation so the
inflammation is
controlled.
Infliximab
Side Affect:
Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of
the face, lips, or tongue
Chest pain
Fever or chills, usually related to the infusion
Muscle or joint pain
Red, scaly patches or raised bumps on the skin
Signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain
or difficulty passing urine
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin areas
Unexplained weight loss
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Unusually weak or tired
Yellowing of the eyes or skin
You should report to your doctor as soon as possible if you
experience any of these side effects.
You should tell your doctor if you
have any of the following
Tuberculosis (TB) or have been near someone who has TB. Your
doctor will check you for TB with a skin test. If you have latent
(inactive) TB, you will begin TB treatment before you start
REMICADE®.
Lived in a region where certain fungal infections like histoplasmosis
or coccidioidomycosis are common.
Infections that keep coming back, have diabetes or an immune
system problem.
Any type of cancer or a risk factor for developing cancer, for
example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or had
phototherapy for psoriasis.
Heart failure or any heart condition. Many people with heart failure
should not take REMICADE®.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or think you may be a carrier of
HBV.
Nervous system disorders (like multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barré
syndrome).
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