irritable /ir·ri·ta·ble/ (ir´ĭ-tah-b'l)
irritable [ir´ĭ-tah-b'l]
Patient discussion about irritable.
1. capable of reacting to a stimulus.
2. abnormally sensitive to stimuli.
3. prone to excessive anger, annoyance, or impatience.
ir·ri·ta·ble ( r -t -bl)adj. 1. Capable of reacting to a stimulus. 2. Abnormally sensitive to a stimulus. |
irritable [ir´ĭ-tah-b'l]
1. capable of reacting to a stimulus.
2. abnormally sensitive to stimuli.
irritable bowel syndrome the most common disorder presented by patients with gastrointestinal complaints, consisting of (1) altered bowel habits with diarrhea, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation; (2) abdominal pain and intolerance to flatus; and (3) absence of detectable organic disease. Many inappropriate terms have been used to describe this disorder, including mucous colitis, nervous colon, spastic colon, and irritable colon. This syndrome should not be confused with colitis or other inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract; in irritable bowel syndrome there is no inflammation, and it is not necessarily limited to the colon.
Patient Care. Because of psychological factors that usually contribute to the disorder and its tendency to be chronic in nature, treatment should be holistic and individualized to meet the needs of each patient. In most cases, treatment is needed for an extended period of time. Patients should be assured that there is no relationship between their disorder and malignancy of the bowel. Modes of therapy include psychotherapy, biofeedback training, medications such as antidepressants, antispasmodics, and analgesics, and a diet that is high in bran and fiber.
Nursing care for the patient with irritable bowel syndrome is essentially the same as that for someone with diarrhea or constipation. Patient teaching should include information about gas-forming foods such as legumes and those in the cabbage family. Milk and milk products are restricted in those patients who have shown an intolerance to milk.
Anxiety can often be mitigated by teaching the patient about the nature of the illness and reassurance that it is not related to malignancy of the bowel and can be managed by relatively simple, noninvasive measures. Ineffective coping patterns are not uncommon in these patients. When there is evidence that the patient is either unable to cope or is using harmful coping mechanisms such as smoking, drinking, or drug abuse, health teaching concerning relaxation techniques, wholesome diet, exercise, and recreation is appropriate.
Nursing care for the patient with irritable bowel syndrome is essentially the same as that for someone with diarrhea or constipation. Patient teaching should include information about gas-forming foods such as legumes and those in the cabbage family. Milk and milk products are restricted in those patients who have shown an intolerance to milk.
Anxiety can often be mitigated by teaching the patient about the nature of the illness and reassurance that it is not related to malignancy of the bowel and can be managed by relatively simple, noninvasive measures. Ineffective coping patterns are not uncommon in these patients. When there is evidence that the patient is either unable to cope or is using harmful coping mechanisms such as smoking, drinking, or drug abuse, health teaching concerning relaxation techniques, wholesome diet, exercise, and recreation is appropriate.
irritable
1. capable of reacting to a stimulus.
2. abnormally sensitive to stimuli.
irritable bowel syndrome
see irritable colon syndrome.
Patient discussion about irritable.
Q. I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating. what can I do to ease the pain? I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating but I prefer not to undergo surgery or steroid injections. is there another more "holistic" way to take care of my situation?
A. Here are some more "holistic" options that helped me (though you should consult your doctor before doing anything...):
Knee bracing and quadriceps physiotherapy.
If you don't want surgery and don't want to be injected with steroids, but it is OK with you to suction the cyst - I heard it can help a lot, but I must say I didn't try it.
Knee bracing and quadriceps physiotherapy.
If you don't want surgery and don't want to be injected with steroids, but it is OK with you to suction the cyst - I heard it can help a lot, but I must say I didn't try it.
Q. I am really scared to discuss with him on this issue. Hi! I’m Olivia. These days, my husband is very much irritated, showing anger, extremely sad, try to be lonely , shouts to the core and does not show interest in sex . I am really scared to discuss with him on the issue. When I did discuss with my friend, she said all this might be the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and advised me to consult a Physician.. Can anyone in this Forum please help me out?
A. Your husband sounds like he is in a depression. There are some thinks i would focus my worry on at this moment. It is not uncommon for people suffering with depression to seclude themselves, they feel like they are no fun to be around and they dont want people to see them in their depression. Having said that being around positive people is good for them. Your friend is right that you should try to convince your husband to speak to his doctor. Approach it with sensitivity and love. You can not force him to do anything but let him know in a very gental way that you are concerned about him and how he has been feeling. Encourage him that there are ways available to him to feel better. Watch his anger and frusterations, those moments would not be the time I brought this topic up with him. In those moments give him space. Remember that he doesnt want to feel the way he does, he doesnt have control over these thoughts and emotions. Your love, patience and support are detramental
Q. I need some help about this. Really I am feeling extremely irritable, unrealistic, sleeping very little but feeling extremely energetic. I need some help about this?
A. It sounds to me like you are experiencing a manic or hypomanic eppisode. Are you on any medications to try and balance your moods? Have you been diagnosed Bipolar?
I would suggest going to see your doctor, now is the time before your mood swings to depression or you begin to get more manic symptoms. There are treatments that can be very helpful. I hope you feel better soon!
Read more or ask a question about irritableI would suggest going to see your doctor, now is the time before your mood swings to depression or you begin to get more manic symptoms. There are treatments that can be very helpful. I hope you feel better soon!
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