[Ulcerative Colitis] Assessment of Viscobloody Stool and Abdominal Pain Summary
The assessment of ulcerative colitis (UC) can be written at once by connecting "symptoms" → "condition" → "observation / report."
The point of this video 👇
1) Reasons for diarrhea and bloody stools
· Mucosal inflammation / ulcer → blood and water exude
Decreased water absorption.
Peristalsis increases due to inflammation → frequent stools
2) Abdominal pain · Basis of abdomen
Nerves are sensitive due to inflammation
・ Spasms / spasm of the intestinal tract (If the rectal inflammation is strong, the urge to defecate may be urgent)
3) Grounds for systemic symptoms (fatigue, weight loss)
・ Increased consumption due to reduced intake + inflammation
・ If bleeding continues, anemia → fatigue worsens
Be sure to check and report!
Dehydration signs: decrease in urine volume, fever, etc.
Severe signs: tachycardia, severe abdominal pain (+ attention to abdominal distension)
Changes in the number of bowel movements and blood volume
We also summarize the evidence statement (example sentence) that can be pasted as it is by symptom. It is recommended to save it as a talisman for practice.
