Please tell me about recovery from Acute mesenteric artery ischemia?

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My friend had this and it caused some intestine to die, so she had about a foot of it removed. She was only temporarily closed until today, and is still being kept unconscious. Her body is now weeping all over. The dr. says she is doing as well as can be expected. What is a realistic prognosis? She is 72 years old.
Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the intestine causes mesenteric ischemia. The arteries that supply blood to this area run directly from the aorta, the main artery from the heart.
Mesenteric artery ischemia is often seen in people with hardening of the arteries elsewhere in the body (for example, with coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease). The condition is more common in smokers and in patients with high cholesterol.

Mesenteric ischemia may also be caused by a blood clot (embolus) that moves through the blood and suddenly blocks one of the mesenteric arteries. The clots usually come from the heart or the aorta. These clots are more commonly seen in patients with abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation.

Surgery for chronic mesenteric artery ischemia involves removing the blockage and reconnecting the arteries to the aorta. A bypass around the blockage is another procedure. It is usually done with a plastic tube graft. In the case of chronic mesenteric ischemia, the outlook after a successful surgery is good. However, if appropriate lifestyle changes (such as a healthy diet and exercise) are not made, any problems with hardening of the arteries will generally get worse over time.
Persons with acute mesenteric ischemia usually do poorly, since death of the intestine often occurs before surgery is done. However, when diagnosed and treated right away, patients with acute mesenteric ischemia can be treated successfully. Tissue death from lack of blood flow (infarction) in the intestines is the most serious complication of mesenteric artery ischemia.
Take care always!
MPLF.  (+ info)

How contagious is Mesenteric Adenitis?

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I have a 13 year old daughter that was diagnosed with it. I cant find anywhere that says how contagious it is. Any help will help alot. Thanks
Just use standard infection control precuations and that should be enough - wash your hands, avoid direct contact with bodily fluids etc..
All the things that you would do on a normal day to day basis anyway.

My son was diagnosed with this condition when he was about ten years old, it was originally a suspected appedicitis so he was in hospital but no additional precautions were taken in respect to infection control. No one else in the family caught anything either.   (+ info)

how do you get lymphadenitis?

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My son has a lymph node that is enlarged and very painful and the doctors are stumped as to why--he and classmates have been exposed to atlethic staph while playing football--he has gone through 3 weeks of various antibiotics and the mass is still getting bigger. I feel like the lymph node being enlarged is related to this staph going around. He is negative to mono and strep throat--the doctors have not done a blood culture or biopsy--just gave him yet another antibiotic--should I take him to the emergency room or what?
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels (channels), nodes (glands) and organs. It functions as part of the immune system to protect against and fight infection, inflammation, and cancers. It also functions in the transport of fluids, fats, proteins, and other substances within the body.

The lymph glands, or nodes, are small structures that filter the lymph fluid. There are many white blood cells in the lymph nodes to help fight infection.

Lymphadenitis and lymphangitis are common complications of bacterial infections.

Lymphadenitis involves inflammation of the lymph glands. It may occur if the glands are overwhelmed by bacteria, virus, fungi, or other organisms and infection develops within the glands. It may also occur as a result of circulating cancer cells or other inflammatory conditions.

The location of the affected gland(s) is usually associated with the site of the underlying infection, tumor, or inflammation. Lymph node infections is commonly a result of a cellulitis or other bacterial infections (usually infection by streptococci or staphylococci), but can also be caused by rare infections, such as tuberculosis or cat scratch disease (Bartonella).

Lymphangitis involves the lymph vessels/channels, with inflammation of the channel and resultant pain and systemic and localized symptoms. It commonly results from an acute streptococcal or staphylococcal infection of the skin (cellulitis), or from an abscess in the skin or soft tissues.

Lymphangitis may suggest that an infection is progressing, and should raise concerns of spread of bacteria to the bloodstream, which can cause life-threatening infections. Lymphangitis may be confused with a clot in a vein (thrombophlebitis ).  (+ info)

What is mesenteric ischemia?

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The causes, cures/treatments?
Also, what is the procedure to get rid of it?
The mesenteric arteries are the three major arteries that supply blood to the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The word “ischemia” means decrease in oxygen supply.

Mesenteric ischemia is a condition in which the mesenteric arteries do not deliver enough blood and oxygen to the small and large intestines. This makes it difficult for the intestines to digest food and can cause segments of the intestine to die.

It is usually treated with surgery. The narrow or blocked portion of the arteries may be removed and the arteries are then reconnected to the aorta. Or, the blocked part of the artery may be bypassed, with a piece of vein or a plastic tube. Acute mesenteric ischemia is treated with emergency surgery. It is extremely important to restore the blood supply to the intestine as quickly as possible by removing the blockage from the artery. Portions of the intestine may have to be removed if the lack of blood has caused any of the tissue to die.  (+ info)

anyone know anything about mesenteric adenitis?

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my son keeps getting recurrent infections in his tonsils/chest/throat etc, but complains of severe stomach ache on every occasion. i thought it might be appendicitis but drs say thats all ok. they mentioned something called mesenteric adenitis, saying that it was the glands in his stomach reacting to the infection, thus causing the pain. was just wondering if anyine knew anything more about it, as im really worried for him. this has been going on for 6 months now, and hes been off school these past 3 weeks with the latest bout.
Mesenteric adenitis is an inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the abdomen. If it occurs in the right lower quadrant, it can easily be mistaken for acute appendicitis.

The frequent association of this condition, especially in children with upper respiratory tract infection, has popularized a theory that swallowed pathogen-laden sputum may be the primary source of infection.

an ultrasound or laporotomy can accurately diagnose causes, and treatment can then be correctly proscribed.

because of the inability to exclude apendicitis in some cases as a possible cause, sometimes an apendectomy can be performed in view of the tendency for recurrence of lymphadenitis and the difficulty in differentiating adenitis from appendicitis.  (+ info)

I am 53 year old woman. I am on Rifampicin for tubercular lymphadenitis. I started the course four days back.?

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I am getting rashes and itching on my body. I am also taking Allegra . But itching is still persistingCan any medical professional suggest me to get rid of rashes while on Rifampicin?
Check with your doctor if the rifampicin acidity effects need to be neutralised.. especially if you are also on isokin

Rash is hardly ever a side-effect of tubercular lymphadenitis.. don't worry too much about the rash but under no circumstances stop rifampicin without consulting your doctor.. tubercular medicines if stopped halfway can lead to resistance and might need higher dosage and/or more drugs.  (+ info)

My son is diagnosed with mesenteric adenitis, his prominent symptom is vomiting. Is that common? ?

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yes, it is.  (+ info)

small ileocolic mesenteric nodes noted in CT?

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A relative of mine had a abdo+ pelvis CT done and the above noted to 2.5mm in size were noted. Cancer may be one conclusion, as could chrons disease, anemia is noted. Any ideas what this could indicate
up to 5mm sorry was noted im assuming that anything over 1cm is an issue
Your assumption is correct. Lymph nodes under one centimeter would not raise many concerns.  (+ info)

+bluish cervical lymphadenitis is present in which condition?

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50 year male patient is complaining of bluish discoloration of skin over the cervical lymphnode region
Refers to inflammation of the lymph glands in the neck. Often occurs secondary to a viral or bacterial (Streptococcus) infection. Common symptoms include pain and tenderness to the swollen lymph glands in the neck. Cervical lymphadenitis may accompany tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and dental infections.  (+ info)

the digestive tract is supplied with blood the coeliac and anterior mesenteric arteries, how is blood drained?

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The blood isn't run through the tract, it's supplied through the tiny capillaries that run adjacent to the organs involved. The movement of the blood through the body is kept constant and helps supply life to all of the organ systems.  (+ info)

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