Pathophysiology : Case Study

   

Added on  2020-04-15

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Running head: PATHOPHYSIOLOGYPathophysiologyName of the student:Name of the university:Author note:
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1PATHOPHYSIOLOGYCase study 1:1.Mr. Eustice Claudivichis suffering from cancer2.Causes of cancer:Growing older.Tobacco.Ionizing radiation.Certain chemicals and other substances.Family history of cancer3. Increase in the blood pressure which is 180/95 mmHg is causing hypertension.4.Cancer cells damage tissue in your body, which leads to swelling and triggers clotting.Tumors also churn out chemicals that cause clots.Case study 2:1.A total gastrectomy in Mrs. Gale Gastritis may cause megaloblastic anemia.2.Megaloblastic anemia is a type of Folate deficiency anemia. It’s known as vitamin B-12or macrocytic anemia.3.The removal of stomach causes the loss of theintrinsic-factor-secretingparietal cellsinthe stomach lining. Intrinsic factor is essential for the uptake ofvitamin B12in theterminalileumand without it the patient will suffer from avitamin B12deficiency. This can lead toa type ofanemiaknown asmegaloblastic anemia (Nadaleto, Herbella and Patti 2016).4.Yes, an oral vitamin B12 supplement is a good treatment for the patient. As it causesdeficiency of vitamin B-12 after the operation of the stomach. Oral administration ofhigh-dose vitamin B12 is as effective as intramuscular administration in correcting the
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