Disorders of the Gastrointestinal and Digestive System Archives

Intussusception

Intussusception is a medical emergency that requires prompt recognition and intervention by nursing professionals. This condition occurs when one segment of the intestine slides into an adjacent section, causing a blockage and compromising blood flow to the affected area.

Pediatric Nursing

Non-Organic Failure to Thrive

Non-Organic Failure to Thrive (NOFTT) is a condition in infants and young children characterized by inadequate growth and development, not caused by any underlying medical or organic issues. Instead, it results from a complex interplay of environmental, psychosocial, and nutritional factors that impede normal growth.

Pediatric Nursing

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but critical metabolic disorder that is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme responsible for breaking down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its toxic buildup in the body.

Pediatric Nursing

Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a relatively common gastrointestinal disorder among infants that occurs when the muscle at the lower end of the stomach (pylorus) thickens, leading to the narrowing of the passage between the stomach and the small intestine.

Pediatric Nursing

Reye’s Syndrome

Reye's syndrome typically occurs after a viral illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, varicella, or gastroenteritis, and is associated with the use of aspirin during the illness.

Pediatric Nursing

School Phobia

School phobia, also known as school refusal, is characterized by severe anxiety or fear surrounding school attendance, leading to a persistent refusal to attend classes. It can arise from various factors, such as separation anxiety, social difficulties, or academic stress.

Pediatric Nursing

Thalassemia

The term thalassemia is applied to a variety of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficiencies in the rate of production of specific globin chains in hemoglobin.

Pediatric Nursing

Tracheoesophageal Atresia

Tracheoesophageal atresia (TEA) is a congenital anomaly involving the abnormal development of the trachea and esophagus during fetal development.

Maternity and Newborn Care

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding refers to the act of providing breast milk as the primary source of nutrition and nourishment to an infant directly from the mother's breast. This natural process involves the baby latching onto the mother's nipple and suckling, allowing the baby to receive essential nutrients, antibodies, and immune factors present in breast milk.

Maternity and Newborn Care

The Newborn & Normal Developmental Milestones

This nursing note aims to explore the world of newborn development, focusing on expected milestones in different areas including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.