When to Seek Immediate Care Contact your provider or go to the emergency room if you experience: Severe abdominal pain or a rigid, board-like abdomen High fever (above 101F / 38.3C) with abdominal pain Significant rectal bleeding or blood in stool Signs of bowel obstruction: severe cramping, vomiting, inability to pass gas or stool Sudden worsening of symptoms in a patient on biologic therapy (may indicate infection) About this Guide This Clinical Documentation Guide is published by CCO Academy and is intended for credentialed coding, CDI, and clinical documentation professionals
The condition can be reversed by taking oral vitamin B 12 supplements and adding foods containing B 12
Clinicians often look at folate levels when considering the psychological wellbeing of patients, especially since these levels can impact the efficacy of antidepressants
The session covers equipment setup, dose calculation from the reconstitution chart, site selection for the specific protocol, and a supervised practice injection so patients can feel the correct technique before doing it alone at home
Prevents depression
Possible side effects are mild and may include slight redness or tenderness at the injection site, which typically resolves within a few hours