Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) has posed many clinical and individual challenges. This disorder was featured in a movie called Miracles from Heaven, which was based off a true story. This very rare gastrointestinal disorder has been characterized by abnormalities that affect muscular contraction which is also known as peristalsis of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This essay will explain what CIP is and how it affects the nervous system. In addition, this essay will also discuss age groups affected, diagnosis, treatment, other conditions and whether it is believed that the girl features in the movie was cured or did she go into remission.
Nervous System and Digestive Tract The nervous system controls the digestive tract. Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is known as a rare gastrointestinal disorder that causes …show more content…
Individuals must have symptoms present for at least six months before a diagnosis of CIP is determined according to Faure (2004). “Several laboratory tests must be done such as; blood count, which checks for anemia or infection; erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which measures inflammation in the body; thyroid hormone levels, tests to determine an individual’s levels of serum electrolyte, and additional antibody test that are used to rule out the conditions or causes of CIP. X-ray and CT studies are also done to check tissue structure within the abdomen according to Sanaka and Soffer (2003).” The test helps to identify the nature of the illness and other issues by examining the symptoms. The results after testing will provide additional information about the disorder and reveal specific cells involved, so it can be treated properly. A diagnosis of CIP is clinical and other conditions with similar symptoms are ruled
Nervous System and Digestive Tract The nervous system controls the digestive tract. Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is known as a rare gastrointestinal disorder that causes …show more content…
Individuals must have symptoms present for at least six months before a diagnosis of CIP is determined according to Faure (2004). “Several laboratory tests must be done such as; blood count, which checks for anemia or infection; erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which measures inflammation in the body; thyroid hormone levels, tests to determine an individual’s levels of serum electrolyte, and additional antibody test that are used to rule out the conditions or causes of CIP. X-ray and CT studies are also done to check tissue structure within the abdomen according to Sanaka and Soffer (2003).” The test helps to identify the nature of the illness and other issues by examining the symptoms. The results after testing will provide additional information about the disorder and reveal specific cells involved, so it can be treated properly. A diagnosis of CIP is clinical and other conditions with similar symptoms are ruled