Hcs/212 Health And Resources Analysis
Health and Resources Presentation
Tanyell Greene
HCS/212- Health Care Vocabulary
Instructor- Coralene Quimby-Worrell
December 8, 2014
Cancer (Cervical) and
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cervical Cancer
When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called Cervical cancer. This cancer is HIGHLY preventive because there are screenings and vaccinations that ca be taken to prevent the human papilloma virus (HPV) infections that initially causes the cervical cancer. When this cancer is found early, it can be treated and eventually extending life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common systematic inflammatory disease that affects the joints; it may also involve the blood vessels, skin, eye, nerves, heart, and lungs. It is seen in women
more
than in men and is unpredictable. The symptoms can progress over the years in some and abruptly in others. Rheumatoid arthritis can go away and come back again. The joints of the hands, wrists, and feet are mostly affected. They become swollen and warm, affecting both sides of the body and initially causing deformities.
Peripheral Neuropathy
A condition that is due to damage to the peripheral nerves that causes weakness, pain, and numbness that affects the hands and feet, but can affect other body parts. This condition can be a result of an injury, infection, or something that was inherited. Individuals with this condition describe it as a burning, tingling pain. Medication can help with pain.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Risk Factors
There are several different risk factors for
Peripheral Neuropathy…they are as follows:
• Diabetes (poor control of sugar levels)
• Autoimmune diseases
•
•
•
•
•
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Lupus
• Alcohol abuse
• Kidney, liver, or thyroid disorders
• Exposure to toxins
• Vitamin deficiencies (B vitamins)
Infections
Lyme disease
Shingles
HIV
Hepatitis C
•
Repetitive motion
•
Family history
Peripheral Neuropathy
Basic Peripheral Nerve Anatomy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Prevention
The best way to prevent this condition is by managing the medical condition that can or will put you at risk.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Length of Time Between Symptoms & Diagnosis?
Peripheral Neuropathy
What Body Systems Are Affected?
The Nervous System is affected by
Peripheral Neuropathy-divided into two (2) parts:
• The Central Nervous System
• This part of the nervous system includes the Brain and Spinal Cord.
• The Peripheral Nervous System
• This part of the nervous system sends messages from the brain to your spinal cord and then sends the messages to other parts of the body.
Peripheral Neuropathy
How Are These Systems Affected?
The Peripheral Nervous System is affected when there is damage to one or more of the peripheral nerves. References
• Gynecologic cancers. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/
• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/co n-20019948
• Robbins, J. (2014). Rheumatoid arthritis treatment overview. Retrieved from http://www.emedicalguild.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-overview/ • Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/risk-factors/c on-20019948
• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/prevention/c on-20019948
• Wright, M. (2013). Peripheral Neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.patient.co.uk/health/peripheral-neuropathy-leaflet • National poll shows delayed diagnosis, inadequate pain care, and distressing plague millions with neuropathy. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.neuropathy.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8249&news_iv_ctrl=1101 • Donovan, J. (2014). Treating neuropathies with low-intensity laser therapy. Retrieved from
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=55014
Tanyell Greene
HCS/212- Health Care Vocabulary
Instructor- Coralene Quimby-Worrell
December 8, 2014
Cancer (Cervical) and
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cervical Cancer
When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called Cervical cancer. This cancer is HIGHLY preventive because there are screenings and vaccinations that ca be taken to prevent the human papilloma virus (HPV) infections that initially causes the cervical cancer. When this cancer is found early, it can be treated and eventually extending life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common systematic inflammatory disease that affects the joints; it may also involve the blood vessels, skin, eye, nerves, heart, and lungs. It is seen in women
more
than in men and is unpredictable. The symptoms can progress over the years in some and abruptly in others. Rheumatoid arthritis can go away and come back again. The joints of the hands, wrists, and feet are mostly affected. They become swollen and warm, affecting both sides of the body and initially causing deformities.
Peripheral Neuropathy
A condition that is due to damage to the peripheral nerves that causes weakness, pain, and numbness that affects the hands and feet, but can affect other body parts. This condition can be a result of an injury, infection, or something that was inherited. Individuals with this condition describe it as a burning, tingling pain. Medication can help with pain.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Risk Factors
There are several different risk factors for
Peripheral Neuropathy…they are as follows:
• Diabetes (poor control of sugar levels)
• Autoimmune diseases
•
•
•
•
•
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Lupus
• Alcohol abuse
• Kidney, liver, or thyroid disorders
• Exposure to toxins
• Vitamin deficiencies (B vitamins)
Infections
Lyme disease
Shingles
HIV
Hepatitis C
•
Repetitive motion
•
Family history
Peripheral Neuropathy
Basic Peripheral Nerve Anatomy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Prevention
The best way to prevent this condition is by managing the medical condition that can or will put you at risk.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Length of Time Between Symptoms & Diagnosis?
Peripheral Neuropathy
What Body Systems Are Affected?
The Nervous System is affected by
Peripheral Neuropathy-divided into two (2) parts:
• The Central Nervous System
• This part of the nervous system includes the Brain and Spinal Cord.
• The Peripheral Nervous System
• This part of the nervous system sends messages from the brain to your spinal cord and then sends the messages to other parts of the body.
Peripheral Neuropathy
How Are These Systems Affected?
The Peripheral Nervous System is affected when there is damage to one or more of the peripheral nerves. References
• Gynecologic cancers. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/
• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/co n-20019948
• Robbins, J. (2014). Rheumatoid arthritis treatment overview. Retrieved from http://www.emedicalguild.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-overview/ • Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/risk-factors/c on-20019948
• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Diseases and conditions: peripheral neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/prevention/c on-20019948
• Wright, M. (2013). Peripheral Neuropathy. Retrieved from http://www.patient.co.uk/health/peripheral-neuropathy-leaflet • National poll shows delayed diagnosis, inadequate pain care, and distressing plague millions with neuropathy. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.neuropathy.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8249&news_iv_ctrl=1101 • Donovan, J. (2014). Treating neuropathies with low-intensity laser therapy. Retrieved from
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=55014