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Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Flatulence include:
- Simethicone
- Alka-Seltzer Gas Relief
- Baby Gasz
- Flatulex
- Gas-X Extra Strength
- Genasyme
- Mylanta Gas
- Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength
- Mylicon Infants
- Ovol
- Phazyme
- Bicarsim
- Bicarsim Forte
- Flatulex Maximum Strength
- Gas-X
- Maalox Anti-Gas
- Maalox Anti-Gas Extra Strength
- 2Mylicon Infants'
- Phazyme Ultra Strength
Hospital statistics for Flatulence:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Flatulence:
- 0.017% (2,160) of hospital consultant episodes were for flatulance and related conditions in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 90% of hospital consultant episodes for flatulance and related conditions required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 43% of hospital consultant episodes for flatulance and related conditions were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 57% of hospital consultant episodes for flatulance and related conditions were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 45% of hospital consultant episodes for flatulance and related conditions required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Abdominal distention:
Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
If the patient displays abdominal distention, quickly check for signs of hypovolemia, such as pallor, diaphoresis, hypotension, a rapid thready pulse, rapid shallow breathing, decreased urine output, and altered mentation. Ask the patient if he’s experiencing severe abdominal pain or difficulty breathing. Find out about any recent accidents, and observe him for signs of trauma and peritoneal bleeding, such as Cullen’s sign or Turner’s sign. Then auscultate all abdominal quadrants, noting rapid and high-pitched, diminished, or absent bowel sounds. (If you don’t hear bowel sounds immediately, listen for at least 5 minutes in each of the four abdominal quadrants.) Gently palpate the abdomen for rigidity. Remember that deep or extensive palpation may increase pain.
If you detect abdominal distention and rigidity along with abnormal bowel sounds and if the patient complains of pain, begin emergency interventions. Place the patient in the supine position, administer oxygen, and insert an I.V. line for fluid replacement. Prepare to insert a nasogastric tube to relieve acute intraluminal distention. Reassure the patient and prepare him for surgery.
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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006
Abdominal distention:
Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
If the patient displays abdominal distention, quickly check for signs of hypovolemia, such as pallor, diaphoresis, hypotension, rapid and thready pulse, rapid and shallow breathing, decreased urine output, poor capillary refill, and altered mentation. Ask the patient if he’s experiencing severe abdominal pain or difficulty breathing. Find out about any recent accidents, and observe the patient for signs of trauma and peritoneal bleeding, such as Cullen’s sign or Turner’s sign. Then auscultate all abdominal quadrants, noting rapid and high-pitched, diminished, or absent bowel sounds. (If you don’t hear bowel sounds immediately, listen for at least 5 minutes.) Gently palpate the abdomen for rigidity. Remember that deep or extensive palpation may increase pain.
If you detect abdominal distention and rigidity along with abnormal bowel sounds, and the patient complains of pain, begin emergency interventions. Place the patient in the supine position, administer oxygen, and insert an I.V. line for fluid replacement. Prepare to insert a nasogastric tube to relieve acute intraluminal distention. Reassure the patient and prepare him for surgery.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Dyspepsia:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Advise the patient to eat frequent small meals and to avoid foods known to cause symptoms as well as coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol, and tobacco.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Abdominal distention:
Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
If the patient displays abdominal distention, quickly check for signs of hypovolemia, such as pallor; diaphoresis; hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; decreased urine output; poor capillary refill; and altered mentation. Ask the patient if he’s experiencing severe abdominal pain or difficulty breathing. Find out about any recent accidents, and observe the patient for signs of trauma and peritoneal bleeding, such as Cullen’s sign or Turner’s sign. Then auscultate all abdominal quadrants, noting rapid and high-pitched, diminished, or absent bowel sounds. (If you don’t hear bowel sounds immediately, listen for at least 5 minutes.) Gently palpate the abdomen for rigidity. Remember that deep or extensive palpation may increase pain.
If you detect abdominal distention and rigidity along with abnormal bowel sounds and the patient complains of pain, begin emergency interventions. Place the patient in the supine position, administer oxygen, and insert an I.V. line for fluid replacement. Prepare to insert a nasogastric tube to relieve acute intraluminal distention. Reassure the patient, and prepare him for surgery.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Dyspepsia:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Advise patients to eat frequent, small meals. Also, tell them to avoid foods known to cause symptoms as well as coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol, and tobacco. Explain all diagnostic tests and procedures. Discuss other ways to deal with stress, such as deep breathing and guided imagery. Provide the patient with a calm environment to reduce stress, and make sure the patient gets plenty of rest. In addition, prepare the patient for endoscopy to evaluate the cause of dyspepsia.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Flatulence:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
To reduce flatulence, advise your patient to eat slowly, avoid overeating, and avoid drinking large amounts of liquids with meals. He should also avoid foods and beverages that contain excess air, including souffles, carbonated drinks, and milk shakes. If he’s lactose intolerant, tell him to avoid milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products. Flatulence can also be reduced by avoiding gas-forming vegetables and fruits, such as broccoli and prunes, and eliminating fatty foods.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Abdominal distention:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Position the patient comfortably, using pillows for support.
▪ If the patient has flatus, place him on his left side to help flatus escape.
▪ If the patient has ascites, elevate the head of the bed to ease his breathing.
▪ Insert a nasogastric tube for bowel compression; monitor amount and type of drainage.
▪ Administer drugs to relieve pain, and offer emotional support.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as abdominal X-rays, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography scan or, possibly, paracentesis.
▪ Prepare the patient for surgery, if indicated.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the patient to use slow deep breathing to help relieve abdominal discomfort.
▪ If the patient has an obstruction or ascites, tell him which foods and fluids to avoid.
▪ Emphasize the importance of oral hygiene to prevent dry mouth.
▪ Explain the underlying disorder and treatment plan.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Dyspepsia:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Give an antacid 30 minutes before or 1 hour after a meal.
▪ Provide food to relieve dyspepsia.
▪ Because various drugs can cause dyspepsia, give these after meals or with food, if possible.
▪ Provide a calm environment to reduce stress, and make sure that the patient gets plenty of rest.
▪ Prepare the patient for endoscopy to evaluate the cause of dyspepsia.
Patient teaching
▪ Discuss stress reduction techniques, such as deep breathing and guided imagery.
▪ Discuss the importance of small, frequent meals.
▪ Explain to the patient his diagnosis and the treatment plan.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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