Encephalitis
Encephalitis; Nervous System Homeostatic Imbalance
Megan Patterson
SC 122 004
Husson University
Professor Frankland
Abstract
For this paper I will be discussing a homeostatic imbalance of the nervous system called Encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain mostly caused by viral infections and some bacterial. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012) It occurs in approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals with it most commonly occurring in people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and children. (Howes, 2013). A person infected will have headaches, a fever, body aches, and experience fatigue or weakness. Encephalitis is diagnosed by examination and tests by a doctor. The doctor may check for neck stiffness, muscle weakness, mental confusion, and speech problems. These examinations may not provide enough information on Encephalitis so the doctor may order certain tests to confirm the diagnosis. Depending on the severity of the illness treatment of Encephalitis can usually be healed with bed rest, fluids, and anti-inflammatory drugs. When the illness is diagnosed it is hard to tell what kind of last affects the Encephalitis will have. Even though there is many different treatments and courses of action in diagnosing and treating Encephalitis there is no guarantees of what exactly will happen. Encephalitis can a very serious infection and can have serious lasting affects on the brain. So in conclusion it is important to know the symptoms, affects, treatment, and diagnosis of Encephalitis because it can happen to anyone at anytime.
The human body and its’ organ systems work in incredible ways to stay balanced so we can function on a day-to-day basis this is called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the tendency of a physiological system to maintain internal stability responding to any stimulus that may disturb any normal function. (Dictionary.com, 2013) If anything enters the body to cause an imbalance the body quickly tries to fight off this intruder. For
Megan Patterson
SC 122 004
Husson University
Professor Frankland
Abstract
For this paper I will be discussing a homeostatic imbalance of the nervous system called Encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain mostly caused by viral infections and some bacterial. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012) It occurs in approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals with it most commonly occurring in people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and children. (Howes, 2013). A person infected will have headaches, a fever, body aches, and experience fatigue or weakness. Encephalitis is diagnosed by examination and tests by a doctor. The doctor may check for neck stiffness, muscle weakness, mental confusion, and speech problems. These examinations may not provide enough information on Encephalitis so the doctor may order certain tests to confirm the diagnosis. Depending on the severity of the illness treatment of Encephalitis can usually be healed with bed rest, fluids, and anti-inflammatory drugs. When the illness is diagnosed it is hard to tell what kind of last affects the Encephalitis will have. Even though there is many different treatments and courses of action in diagnosing and treating Encephalitis there is no guarantees of what exactly will happen. Encephalitis can a very serious infection and can have serious lasting affects on the brain. So in conclusion it is important to know the symptoms, affects, treatment, and diagnosis of Encephalitis because it can happen to anyone at anytime.
The human body and its’ organ systems work in incredible ways to stay balanced so we can function on a day-to-day basis this is called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the tendency of a physiological system to maintain internal stability responding to any stimulus that may disturb any normal function. (Dictionary.com, 2013) If anything enters the body to cause an imbalance the body quickly tries to fight off this intruder. For