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Gastric Dumping Syndrome and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Your stomach is a muscular, elastic, pear-shaped bag that lies crosswise beneath your diaphragm in your abdominal cavity. It is situated between your esophagus and your intestines.

Your stomach gets the food that you have eaten from your esophagus. The food that you have eaten enters your stomach by way of a muscular valve that is known as your lower esophageal sphincter.

Your stomach is an organ that works to digest the food that you eat. Digestion is the process that involves the mechanical and chemical break down of food into smaller parts in order for it to be absorbed into your blood stream.

When food enters your stomach from your esophagus, gastric juices are what are used to break down the food. Food then goes through the other end of your stomach and empties into your duodenum, which is the first part of your small intestine.

Gastric dumping syndrome is a disorder that takes place when food that has been ingested into your stomach empties too rapidly into your small intestine. This partially digested food takes an excessive amount of fluid into your small intestine that may lead to several different signs and symptoms. If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of gastric dumping syndrome, you may be entitled to social security disability benefits like SSI or SSDI. Contact one of the social security attorneys at socialsecurityhome.com to find out.

Gastric dumping syndrome is known by other names. It is also referred to as rapid gastric emptying and dumping syndrome.

It has been estimated that anywhere from 25 to 50% of all the people who have had gastric surgery are afflicted with gastric dumping syndrome. Women are affected by this syndrome more often than men are.

Gastric dumping syndrome usually occurs after a gastrectomy, which is a surgical procedure in which all or part of your stomach is removed. The severity of your signs and symptoms usually depends on how much of your stomach is removed.

There are risk factors that may increase your likelihood of having gastric dumping syndrome. These include:

Ÿ  Having different kinds of stomach surgery

Ÿ  Taking certain medications

Ÿ  Having an underlying condition like diabetes.

The signs and symptoms of gastric dumping syndrome are usually determined by when they take place. If your signs and symptoms start while you are eating or shortly after you finish eating, you may have:

Ÿ  Diarrhea

Ÿ  Nausea

Ÿ  Abdominal pain and cramping

Ÿ  Fatigue

Ÿ  Dizziness, lightheadedness

Ÿ  Vomiting

Ÿ  Palpitations, a rapid heart rate

Ÿ  Bloating, belching.

If your signs and symptoms develop from one to three hours after eating, you may experience:

Ÿ  Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Ÿ  Shakiness

Ÿ  Weakness, fatigue

Ÿ  Mental confusion

Ÿ  Sweating

Ÿ  Diarrhea

Ÿ  Fainting

Ÿ  Anxiety, feelings of nervousness

Ÿ  Heart palpitations, a rapid heart rate

Ÿ  Lightheadedness, dizziness.

It is possible that you may have both early and late signs and symptoms. If you eat a meal that is high in sugar, these signs and symptoms may be more severe. This is especially true if it is high in fruit sugar (fructose) or table sugar (sucrose).

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Gastroduodenitis and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Your stomach is a muscular, elastic, crescent-shaped hollow organ that is made up of several strong, muscular layers. Your stomach is located and protected under your rib cage. It is connected at one opening to your esophagus and at the other opening to your small intestine.

Your stomach stores, mixes and digests the food that you eat. It also functions to protect you from infectious organisms that you may have ingested.

When food comes into your stomach from your esophagus, gastric juices are used to break down the food. Food then passes through the other end of your stomach and empties into your duodenum.

Your duodenum is the first part of your small intestine. Your duodenum is a muscular hollow tube that connects your stomach to your jejunum, which is the second section of your small intestine.

Chyme is what partially digested food is called. Chyme goes from your stomach through your pyloric sphincter (a valve, strong ring of muscle) to your duodenum by a process that is called peristalsis (radially symmetrical contraction of muscles).

Your duodenum carries on the work of digesting your food that was started in your stomach. Your duodenum does this by using bile and pancreatic juice that are secreted into it through ducts. After digestion has taken place, nutrients are then absorbed into your body in your duodenum.

 

Gastroduodenitis may qualify you for social security benefits

Ulcers in the duodenum from possible Gastroduodenitis. Ask your attorney if Gastroduodenitis qualifies you for disability benefits!

 

Gastroduodenitis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane (inner lining) of your stomach and duodenum. Gastroduodenitis does not usually take place by itself. This condition usually occurs with other disorders of your abdomen, such as gastritis, hepatitis or dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is abdominal pain that takes place after you have eaten.

Gastroduodenitis may either be an acute or chronic condition. Acute gastroduodenitis is when the condition is short-term. Chronic gastroduodenitis is when the condition is long-lasting, ongoing over an extended period of time. If you are suffering from chronic gastroduodenitis, you may be eligible to receive social security disability benefits, such as SSDI or SSI. You would be wise to get in touch with one of the social security attorneys at socialsecurityhome.com to explore the disability options that you have available to you.

One of the primary things that results in gastroduodenitis is a stomach infection with bacteria that are referred to as Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. Another thing that leads to gastroduodenitis is an adverse reaction to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as indomethacin, ibuprofen or ketoprofin. Gastroduodenitis has also been connected to some other medical ailments. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Ÿ  Viral infections like hepatitis

Ÿ  Inflammation of the lining of your stomach (gastritis)

Ÿ  Low blood flow to your intestines (ischemic bowel disease)

Ÿ  Abdominal pain after you have finished eating (dyspepsia)

Ÿ  Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Ÿ  Crohn’s disease

Ÿ  Inflammation of your gall bladder (cholecystitis)

Ÿ  Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

There are several signs and symptoms that you may experience with gastroduodenitis. Some of these include:

Ÿ  Bloating

Ÿ  Vomiting

Ÿ  Chest pain

Ÿ  Diarrhea

Ÿ  Malaena (a black, tarry stool)

Ÿ  Dizziness

Ÿ  Hematemesis (vomiting blood)

Ÿ  Abdominal pain

Ÿ  Indigestion

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Anaphylactoid Purpura and Receiving Social Security Disability

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
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There are many different disorders that involve vasculitis. Each one of the types of vasculitis tends to involve certain characteristic blood vessels.

Anaphylactoid purpura results in skin rash that is most evident behind your lower extremities and over your buttocks. The blood vessel inflammation that develops may result in bleeding into your skin. This bleeding causes a purplish skin rash (purpura) that can last up to several weeks.

Although anaphylactoid purpura can develop in anyone at any age, it occurs most often in children who are from ages 2 to 11, with ages 5 to 7 being the ages when it is most likely to develop. In fact, anaphylactoid purpura is the most common vasculitis that develops in children.

Boys are more likely to have anaphylactoid purpura than girls are. It occurs more often in Asians or whites than it does in blacks.

The cause of anaphylactoid purpura is unknown at the present time. Researchers believe that an upper respiratory infection like a common cold is what usually triggers this condition. The blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis) may result from an immune system response to whatever the triggering agent may be. Anaphylactoid purpura is not contagious. However, the triggering agent for the condition may be.

There are other possible triggering agents for anaphylactoid purpura. Some of these include:

  • Insect bites
  • Certain medicines like some types of antibiotics and antihistamines
  • Bacterial and Viral infections like strep throat
  • Certain vaccinations, such as the one for measles.

There are three primary signs and symptoms that are caused by anaphylactoid purpura. However, not everyone experiences all three. They are:

  • Rash (purpura). This involves reddish-purple spots that can appear like bruises or be raised. You may also have angioedema or hives.
  • Abdominal pain. About 50% of those with this condition have gastrointestinal signs and symptoms. The most common one is abdominal pain that can be severe. Other gastrointestinal signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting and bloody stools or urine.
  • Sore, swollen joints (arthritis). Knees and ankles are the joints that are most often affected by this condition. This affects 60 to 80% of the people with this condition.

 

You may also have fever with these signs and symptoms.

You or a loved one may have anaphylactoid purpura. Anaphylactoid purpura and/or complications that have developed from it or other illnesses that you have in conjunction with this condition may have resulted in the disability of you or your loved one and be what is keeping you from being able to work.

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Iron Storage Disease and Receiving Social Security Disability

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Iron storage disease is a genetic (inherited) condition that is marked by too much iron accumulating in your body. It is one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States.

Iron is a mineral that is found in many foods. Your body normally absorbs about 10 percent of the iron in the food that you eat. With iron storage disease, you absorb more iron than you require. Your body does not have any natural way to get rid of this excess iron. It becomes stored in your body tissues. This is especially true of your liver, heart and pancreas. This excess iron can result in damage to your organs. Iron storage disease may cause your organs to fail if you do not get treatment for it.

There are different types of iron storage disease. Primary iron storage disease is an inherited disease. It is also known as hereditary iron storage disease. Secondary iron storage disease results from an underlying condition.

Juvenile iron storage disease and neonatal iron storage disease are two additional types of the disease. Juvenile iron storage disease results in severe iron overload and liver and heart disease in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 30. The neonatal form of the disease causes rapid iron buildup in a baby’s liver that can lead to death.

Some people with hereditary (primary) iron storage disease never have any signs or symptoms. Other people have a wide range of signs and symptoms. These signs and symptoms may be different for women and men and can vary greatly from person to person.

The early signs and symptoms of iron storage disease are like those of other common conditions. Some of these include:

  • Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism)
  • Lack of normal menstruation in women (amenorrhea)
  • Impotence or loss of libido (sex drive)
  • Stiffness in your joints
  • High blood sugar levels
  • Arthritis, especially in your hands
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abnormal liver function tests, even though no signs are present.

Later stages of iron storage disease may result in serious conditions. Some of these include:

  • Liver failure
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Liver cancer
  • Cirrhosis, which is irreversible scarring of your liver
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Discolored skin that is gray or bronze in appearance
  • Diabetes.
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Bowel Incontinence and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Saturday, June 25th, 2011
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Bowel incontinence is the term that refers to the involuntary loss of gas, liquid stool or solid stool. If it is the loss of liquid stool or gas, it is called minor incontinence. When it involves the loss of solid stool, it is known as bowel incontinence.

Bowel incontinence can be a leakage of stool that occurs once in a while as you are passing gas. Or, it can be a complete loss of control of your bowel movements.

Bowel incontinence affects over 5.5 million people in the United States. This figure represents anywhere from 2 to 7% of the general population. The actual incidence may be much higher because many people are embarrassed and ashamed to talk about bowel incontinence, even with their doctor.

Men and women are affected equally by minor bowel incontinence. However, women are two times more likely than men to acknowledge major bowel incontinence.

Bowel incontinence is found most often in older adults. Almost half of all nursing home residents are affected by bowel incontinence.

Bowel incontinence may have a devastating effect on your life. It may undermine your self-confidence, cause you great anxiety, prevent you from working and bring about social isolation by causing you not to want to participate in any social activities.

There are several different disorders that can cause bowel incontinence. Some of these include:

  • Abnormalities of your pelvic floor muscles and nerves
  • Muscle damage to your anal sphincter
  • Loss of the ability of your rectum to stretch and accommodate stool
  • Cancer of the anus or rectum
  • Surgery that involves your anus and/or rectum
  • Diarrhea
  • Chronic abuse of laxatives
  • A loss of muscle strength that comes with advancing age
  • Constipation
  • Damage to the nerves that control rectal sensation or your anal sphincter.

Bowel incontinence is evidenced by the fact that you are not able to get to the toilet in time to prevent an accident. Another sign or symptom of this condition is that you cannot control gas or stools, liquid or solid, from your bowels. You may also have other bowel difficulties along with your bowel incontinence. Some of these are:

  • Constipation
  • Bloating and gas
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea.
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Necrotizing Colitis and Receiving Social Security Disability

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
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Necrotizing Colitis and Receiving Social Security Disability

Your colon is made up of your large intestine, anus and rectum. It is the end portion of your gastrointestinal tract (GI) that runs from your mouth to your anus.

The main tasks of your colon are the formation and elimination of feces and the absorption of minerals and water. Your colon has nearly 60 varieties of bacteria or microflora to aid your digestion, maintain pH (acid-base) balance, prevent proliferation of harmful bacteria and promote vital nutrient production.

Necrotizing colitis is a specific infection of your colon. This infection is caused by an overgrowth of a bacteria that is referred to as “Clostridium difficile” (C. difficile).

The Clostridium difficile bacterium is normally present in your colon. However, C. difficile bacteria may overgrow when you are taking certain antibiotics. The bacteria release a powerful toxin that leads to the signs and symptoms of necrotizing colitis. The lining of your colon becomes raw and bleeds.

Cephalosporins, clindamycin and ampicillin are the most common antibiotics that are associated with this disease in children. Necrotizing colitis is rare in infants under 12 months old because infants are blessed with protective antibodies from their mother. Also, the toxin does not result in disease in most infants.

Necrotizing colitis occurs much more often in adults than it does in children. This disease usually develops when a person is in the hospital where the bacteria can spread from one patient to another. Around 1 out of every 200 patients who are admitted to a hospital in the United States are affected by necrotizing colitis.

There are other names for necrotizing colitis. These include antibiotic-associated colitis, C. difficile colitis, colitis-pseudomembranous and pseudomembranous colitis.

As has already been mentioned above, antibiotics are what can result in necrotizing colitis. This is due to their upsetting the normal bacterial balance inside of your colon. The overgrowth of the C. difficile or other bacteria causes the release of powerful toxins that lead to the inflammation of your colon.

There are several signs and symptoms that you may experience with necrotizing colitis. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Dehydration

Ÿ  Watery diarrhea that may occur 5 to 10 times a day

Ÿ  Nausea

Ÿ  An urge to have a bowel movement

Ÿ  Pus or mucus in your stools

Ÿ  Stools that are bloody

Ÿ  Mild to severe abdominal cramps

Ÿ  Low-grade fever.

You or a loved one may have been diagnosed with necrotizing colitis. Necrotizing colitis and/or complications that have been brought about by it or other ailments that you have in conjunction with this disease may have resulted in the disability of you or your loved one and be the reason why you are unable to work.

If this is the case, you may need assistance. You may need financial help.

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for the financial assistance that you need from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability that has developed from necrotizing colitis and/or complications that have been brought about by it or other ailments that you have in conjunction with this disease. You may have already done this and been turned down by the Social Security Administration.

If you or your loved one is intending to reapply or appeal the denial, there is a crucial fact that you really need to think carefully about that you may not know about. The simple truth is that people who have a disability lawyer on their side like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability attorney.

Please do not wait until tomorrow. This could mean so much to you or your loved one. Contact the disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com, today.

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Regional Enteritis and Receiving Social Security Disability

Saturday, April 30th, 2011
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Enteritis is an ailment that involves irritation and swelling of your small intestine. Enteritis may develop in any or all of the three sections of your small intestine.

Regional enteritis is a chronic, inflammatory, episodic disease of your gastrointestinal tract. Your gastrointestinal tract refers to your stomach and intestines. Sometimes, it refers to all of the structures from your mouth to your anus.

Your gastrointestinal tract consists of your upper and lower GI tracts. Your GI tract releases hormones to help regulate your digestive process.

Regional enteritis affects the entire wall of your intestines or bowel that is involved. Areas of inflammation that are skin lesions develop with areas of normal lining in between.

Regional enteritis is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can affect any part of your gastrointestinal tract from your anus to your mouth.

Regional enteritis usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. However, this disease can develop at any age in life. Men and women are affected equally by regional enteritis.

The cause of regional enteritis is not known. Diet and stress used to be the things that were believed to cause this disease. It is now known that diet and stress do not cause regional enteritis. However, they can irritate the signs and symptoms of this disease.

Regional enteritis may be an autoimmune disease. This is a kind of disease where your own immune system attacks the cells of your body. Environment and heredity are also possible factors in causing regional enteritis.

You may have signs and symptoms of regional enteritis for many years before it is diagnosed. Some of the signs and symptoms that you may experience include:

  • Reduced appetite
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Ulcers
  • A bloody stool
  • Abdominal pain and cramping
  • Delays in sexual development or growth
  • Diarrhea.

You or a loved one may be afflicted with regional enteritis. Regional enteritis and/or complications that have been caused by it or other disorders that you have in addition to this disease may have led to the disability of you or your loved one and be the reason why you are not able to work.

You may need help if this is your situation. You may need financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for the financial help that you need from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability that has developed from regional enteritis and/or complications that have resulted from it or other disorders that you have in addition to this disease. You may have already taken this step, and your application was denied by the Social Security Administration.

If you or your loved one is intending to reapply or appeal the denial, you really ought to remember this important fact. The fact is that people who have a disability attorney standing with them like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability lawyer.

Please do not delay or put this off until tomorrow. It is far too important. Contact the disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com, today.

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A Peptic Ulcer and Receiving Social Security Disability

Monday, April 25th, 2011
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A peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms in the inside lining of your stomach, esophagus or upper small intestine (duodenum). In fact, it may surprise you to know that more peptic ulcers develop in your duodenum than in your stomach.

A peptic ulcer is characterized by burning stomach pain. It is usually acidic and can be extremely painful.

A peptic ulcer is a common condition. About 20 million people in the United States will have a peptic ulcer during there lifetime according to the American College of Gastroenterology. This represents about 10% of the American population. Somewhere between 350,000 and 500,000 new cases and more than 1 million ulcer-related hospitalizations take place each year in the United States.

A peptic ulcer usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50. Men have a peptic ulcer twice as often as women.

A peptic ulcer is referred to in other ways. It is also known as PUD, peptic ulcer disease or ulcus pepticum.

A peptic ulcer forms in an area where tissue has been destroyed by stomach acid and gastric juices. The mucous membrane that lines your digestive tract erodes and causes a gradual breakdown of tissue.

Depending on where a peptic ulcer is located is what determines its name. If it occurs in your stomach, it is called a gastric ulcer. A duodenum ulcer develops in your duodenum. An esophageal ulcer forms in your esophagus

There are several different signs and symptoms that you may experience with a peptic ulcer. Some of these are:

  • Vomiting
  • Belching
  • Unintended weight loss
  • Pain that occurs two to three hours after you eat
  • A poor appetite
  • Abdominal pain that has a gnawing or burning sensation
  • Nausea
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Pain that is often worse when you have an empty stomach
  • Stomach pain at nighttime
  • Heartburn
  • Pain that disappears and then returns for a few days or weeks
  • Pain that may be relieved by taking an acid-reducing medication or eating certain foods that buffer stomach acid
  • Having stools that are tarry or black
  • Having dark blood in your stools.

You or a loved one may have or have had a peptic ulcer. Complications that have resulted from this disorder and/or other disabling conditions along with it may be what are causing you or your loved one to be disabled and in need of financial help.

You or your loved one may be thinking about applying for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by complications that have resulted from a peptic ulcer and/or other disabling conditions along with it. You or your loved one may have already applied and been turned down by the Social Security Administration.

If you or your loved one has considered reapplying or appealing the denial, consider this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who do not have a disability lawyer in their corner.

Please do not wait. Contact the disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com, today.

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Pancreatic Cysts and Pseudocysts and Receiving Social Security Disability

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Your pancreas is a long, flat gland that is tucked behind your stomach, between the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum) and your spleen. Your pancreas is important for both metabolism and digestion.

Pancreatic cysts are abnormal, sac-like pockets of fluid that are inside or on your pancreas. Most of these pancreatic cysts are benign (non-cancerous).

A great number of pancreatic cysts are not true cysts. They are referred to as pseudo cysts. These are benign pockets of fluids. However, they are not lined with the kind of cells that true cysts contain. They are lined with scar or inflammatory tissue.

There are several different types of pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts. Some of these are cystic islet cell tumor, serous cystadenoma, mucinous duct ectasia, papillary cystic tumor and mucinous cystadenoma.

Pancreatic cysts are a common problem for people in the United States. It is estimated that as many as 2% of American adults have pancreatic cysts. This means that around 6 million adults have pancreatic cysts in America.

Pancreatic cysts are more common in older people. Estimates are that 9% of people who are age 80 and older have these cysts.

Pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts may not cause any signs or symptoms. When you do have signs and symptoms, they may include:

  • Vomiting and nausea
  • Persistent abdominal pain that may move around to your back
  • A mass that you can feel in your upper abdomen
  • Jaundice (yellowing of your eyes and skin with darkening of the color of your urine).

If you have a pancreatic cyst or pseudocyst that ruptures, it is a medical emergency that requires emergency medical treatment. Signs and symptoms of a ruptured pancreatic cyst or pseudocyst include:

  • Rapid and weak heartbeat
  • Vomiting blood
  • Decrease in your consciousness
  • Fainting
  • Severe abdominal pain.

Most of the time, pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts would not be a disorder that would qualify you to receive Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits. However, you or a loved one may have complications that have resulted from these cysts, or you may have other disabling conditions along with them that have led to you or your loved one’s disability and not being able to work.

If this is true, you may need assistance. You may need financial help.

You or your loved one may plan on applying for the financial assistance that you need from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts and complications resulting from them and/or other ailments afflicting you in addition to this disorder. You or your loved one may have already done this and been turned down by the Social Security Administration.

If you or your loved one thinks about reapplying or appealing the denial, think about this important fact. The fact is that people who are represented by a disability attorney like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who do not have a disability lawyer working for them.

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Bacterial Gastroenteritis and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Your stomach is a hollow crescent-shaped organ that is made-up of several strong, muscular layers. Your stomach lies and is protected under your rib cage. It is connected at one opening to your esophagus and at the other opening to your small intestine.

Your stomach stores, mixes and digests the food that you eat. It also functions to protect you from infectious organisms that you may have ingested.

Gastroenteritis is a disease that is evidenced by inflammation and irritation of your stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). Gastroenteritis is also characterized by dehydration (your body not having enough water and fluids).

Bacterial gastroenteritis is gastroenteritis that is caused by bacteria. Each different bacterial organism that causes this disease may produce slightly varying signs and symptoms, but all are marked by diarrhea.

Bacterial gastroenteritis is referred to in other ways. It is also called acute gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis – bacterial and infectious diarrhea – bacterial gastroenteritis.

Bacterial gastroenteritis is a common health problem in the United States. Each year, about 1 in 1,000 people get this disease. This means that around 3 million people develop bacterial gastroenteritis each year in the United States.

There are several different types of bacteria that can cause bacterial gastroenteritis. Some of these are:

  • Shigella
  • Yersinia
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Staphylococcus
  • Salmonella
  • E. coli
  • Clostridium.

There are several possible sources of these bacteria. Some of these include:

  • Seafood
  • Improperly prepared food
  • Bakery products
  • Reheated meat dishes
  • Dairy products.

As mentioned earlier, each different bacterial organism may cause slightly different signs and symptoms. However, diarrhea is a common sign and symptom of bacterial gastroenteritis, regardless of which bacteria is causing it. Some of the possible signs and symptoms that you may experience include:

  • Bloody stools
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite.

You or a loved one may have had bacterial gastroenteritis. Complications that have resulted from bacterial gastroenteritis and/or an underlying condition that you have along with this disease may be the reason for your disability and why you cannot work.

You may need help if this is the case. You may need financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for the financial help that you need from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of complications that have resulted from bacterial gastroenteritis and/or an underlying condition that you have along with this disease. You or your loved one may have already applied, and your claim was been denied by the Social Security Administration.

If you or your loved one intends on reapplying or appealing the denial, here is something very important that you need to keep in mind. It is an established fact that people who have a disability lawyer in their corner like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability attorney.

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