Health Begins In The Colon

She was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer July 30. She has had surgery to give her a colostomy which was necessary to save her life temporary for a few more months. Mom is 79 yrs old and is so tiny weighing in at 79 lbs. She is now at home under hospice care where she is very happy instead of being at the hospital. The hospice nurse shows once/twice a week for the moment until she worsens then the visits will get more frequent. Mom was getting so strong lately and eating well and visiting with guests.. now she has a new symptom. Her tiny little feet and ankles are swelling up like little baloons. You can leave an finger indentation in them when you push on them.

What is causing the swelling I know its more than likely Edema or acities but is there really a difference between the two of them?

Does this means her kidneys are failing? Yesterday she is drinking better than the day before but urinates only once to maybe twice a day.
Is there anyone out there that has or had a loved one or friend with stage 4 and did they begin to have swelling at the feet and ankles as a beginning symptom of declining in health towards the end? I have heard that many patients begin to feel better before they begin to decline. She has felt really great the past week and a half now her feet are swelling and its completely new to us and her. What shoul we as her children expect next swellling anywhere else, loss of appetite, onger sleeping patterns, ore naps what anything will help. We are all so scared that this may be the beginning of the end for mom. If there is anything we can do to make her feel more comfortable please let us know. Thank for your responses and God Bless you all

Yes - It is possible to have swelling. I hope she has been given chemotheraphy treatment and most probably Medicine Ifosfamide in combination withe Mesna is given. Some of the chemo drugs cause swelling in the feet, etc. and it will go away in due course.

Secondly due to the side effects of these medicines and also Radiation some times the patient may suffer from UTI (Urinary track Infection) which will also lead to swelling of legs and feets.

And it may be the result of swelling of Lymph nodes and this also can be treated by your doctor.

I find she had already had the full treatment like colostomy etc. and this is not a very bigh thing. Or there may be some other reason due to which this swelling has taken place. Your doctor is the best judge on the spot to tell the reason and also treat it. Please therefore consult him. But for this do not get alarmed as all these side effect are imaginable in a Stage IV patient. Please take care of her. -

2008-09-03 02:07:44 by misspookett

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She was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer July 30. She has had surgery to give her a colostomy which was necessary to save her life temporary for a few more months. Mom is 79 yrs old and is so tiny weighing in at 79 lbs. She is now at home under hospice care where she is very happy instead of being at the hospital. The hospice nurse shows once/twice a week for the moment until she worsens then the visits will get more frequent. Mom was getting so strong lately and eating well and visiting with guests.. now she has a new symptom. Her tiny little feet and ankles are swelling up like little baloons. You can leave an finger indentation in them when you push on them.

What is causing the swelling I know its more than likely Edema or acities but is there really a difference between the two of them?

Does this means her kidneys are failing? Yesterday she is drinking better than the day before but urinates only once to maybe twice a day.
Is there anyone out there that has or had a loved one or friend with stage 4 and did they begin to have swelling at the feet and ankles as a beginning symptom of declining in health towards the end? I have heard that many patients begin to feel better before they begin to decline. She has felt really great the past week and a half now her feet are swelling and its completely new to us and her. What shoul we as her children expect next swellling anywhere else, loss of appetite, onger sleeping patterns, ore naps what anything will help. We are all so scared that this may be the beginning of the end for mom. If there is anything we can do to make her feel more comfortable please let us know. Thank for your responses and God Bless you all.

Just be with her and give her lots of hugs and kisses or even sit by her bed stroking her hand or running your hand through her hair is also quite soothing. I think her time to go is close as the swelling of the body is a sign of this.
Sorry to hear about your mom god bless.

2008-09-03 01:07:09 by misspookett

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1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
True
False
2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
True
False
3. Risk factors: (1 point)
refer to being in good shape or physical condition
the processes and functions of the body
social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
4. Flexibility (1 point)
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
type 1 Diabetes
type 2 Diabetes
pancreatitis
none of the above
6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility and body composition
all of the above
7. Balance is: (1 point)
the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
the ability to change direction of your body quickly
8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
Cartilage
Synovium
A tendon
A ligament
9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
pivot
hinge
ball and socket
gliding
10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
20
30
40
50
11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
isometric stretches
static stretches
isotonic
PNF stretches
12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
close
open
contract
relax
13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Alveoli
14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
Blood Pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Intra-cranial pressure
15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
the functional unit of a cell
the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
none of the above
16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
the kidneys
the pancreas
the intestines
the colon
17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
30
45
55
60
18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
Hyperthermia
Hyponatremia
Dehydration
Hypotension
19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
Relationships
Imbalances
Personalities
Emotions
22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
self-awareness
self-esteem
personality
self-control
23. Often teens who experiment with drugs grow into adults who are afflicted with drug addictions. (1 point)
True
False
24. Some of the warning signs of teen drug abuse are changes in dress style, discipline problems, and new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities. (1 point)
True
False
25. For many users, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. (1 point)
True
False

1. True
2. True
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. True
24. True
25. True
26. B
27. A
28. A
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. A
33.C
34. B
35. A
36. A
37. True
38. False
39. True
40. A
41.D
42.B
43.C
44. B
45. True
46. A
47. B
48. True
49. False
50. A

2009-06-01 02:09:57 by James

1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
True
False
2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
True
False
3. Risk factors: (1 point)
refer to being in good shape or physical condition
the processes and functions of the body
social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
4. Flexibility (1 point)
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
type 1 Diabetes
type 2 Diabetes
pancreatitis
none of the above
6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility and body composition
all of the above
7. Balance is: (1 point)
the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
the ability to change direction of your body quickly
8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
Cartilage
Synovium
A tendon
A ligament
9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
pivot
hinge
ball and socket
gliding
10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
20
30
40
50
11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
isometric stretches
static stretches
isotonic
PNF stretches
12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
close
open
contract
relax
13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Alveoli
14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
Blood Pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Intra-cranial pressure
15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
the functional unit of a cell
the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
none of the above
16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
the kidneys
the pancreas
the intestines
the colon
17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
30
45
55
60
18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
Hyperthermia
Hyponatremia
Dehydration
Hypotension
19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
Relationships
Imbalances
Personalities
Emotions
22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
self-awareness
self-esteem
personality
self-control
23. Often teens who experiment with drugs grow into adults who are afflicted with drug addictions. (1 point)
True
False
24. Some of the warning signs of teen drug abuse are changes in dress style, discipline problems, and new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities. (1 point)
True
False
25. For many users, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. (1 point)
True
False

Okay, I have ALL the right answers for starters and I'm gonna help you because I KNOW how freaking hard it is near this time of the year...I'm too lazy to seperate this shit lol

1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
(1 pt) True
(0 pts) False

2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
(1 pt) True
(0 pts) False

3. Risk factors: (1 point)
(0 pts) refer to being in good shape or physical condition
(0 pts) the processes and functions of the body
(0 pts) social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
(1 pt) traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease

4. Flexibility (1 point)
(0 pts) the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
(1 pt) the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
(0 pts) the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
(0 pts) the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion

5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
(0 pts) type 1 Diabetes
(1 pt) type 2 Diabetes
(0 pts) pancreatitis
(0 pts) none of the above

6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
(0 pts) cardiovascular efficiency
(0 pts) muscular strength and endurance
(0 pts) flexibility and body composition
(1 pt) all of the above

7. Balance is: (1 point)
(1 pt) the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
(0 pts) the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
(0 pts) our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
(0 pts) the ability to change direction of your body quickly

8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
(1 pt) Cartilage
(0 pts) Synovium
(0 pts) A tendon
(0 pts) A ligament

9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
(1 pt) pivot
(0 pts) hinge
(0 pts) ball and socket
(0 pts) gliding

10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
(0 pts) 20
(1 pt) 30
(0 pts) 40
(0 pts) 50

11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
(0 pts) isometric stretches
(1 pt) static stretches
(0 pts) isotonic
(0 pts) PNF stretches

12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
(0 pts) close
(1 pt) open
(0 pts) contract
(0 pts) relax

13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
(0 pts) Veins
(1 pt) Arteries
(0 pts) Capillaries
(0 pts) Alveoli

14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
(0 pts) Blood Pressure
(0 pts) Systolic pressure
(1 pt) Diastolic pressure
(0 pts) Intra-cranial pressure

15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
(1 pt) the functional unit of a cell
(0 pts) the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
(0 pts) the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
(0 pts) none of the above

16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
(0 pts) the kidneys
(1 pt) the pancreas
(0 pts) the intestines
(0 pts) the colon

17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
(0 pts) 30
(0 pts) 45
(1 pt) 55
(0 pts) 60

18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
(0 pts) Hyperthermia
(0 pts) Hyponatremia
(1 pt) Dehydration
(0 pts) Hypotension

19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
(0 pts) Osteoarthritis
(1 pt) Osteoporosis
(0 pts) Ketosis
(0 pts) None of the above

20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
(0 pts) Osteoarthritis
(0 pts) Osteoporosis
(1 pt) Ketosis
(0 pts) None of the above

21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
(0 pts) Relationships
(0 pts) Imbalances
(1 pt) Personalities
(0 pts) Emotions

22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
(0 pts) self-awareness
(0 pts) self-esteem
(1 pt) personality
(0 pts) self-control

23.

2009-06-02 01:42:23 by James

Well about 4-5 years ago this is when his problem started. There was blood in his stool and it slowly began getting flatter and flatter. Now to the present time, He rarely has a bowel movement, his stomich has became seriously swollen and he says he feels so full and bloated all the time. It really hurts me to see him in such pain. He doesn't like to go to the doctor at all and puts things off to the last moment that he can.

Im beginning to get seriously worried that his colon or something might explode in his body. We have been together 7 years and in michigan it is considered common law marriage. Is there any type of law or act that would allow me to force him to go to the hospital? BTW he is only 25 years old and I am 23. Im so scared and worried, I don't want him to die, does this sound like colon cancer?:( What should I do?

Whatever it may be you should call your local hospital and ask to speak to Human Resources or Services it is sometimes called, just explain to them that he has an almost phobia with doctor's and you need help because you are afraid for his life, and tell them all his symptoms! I am sorry for you, hope everything works out for both of you!

2008-04-25 16:21:25 by beth z