Musculoskeletal System in Elderly Beverly Sylvia HCA/240 April 20‚ 2012 Shannon White Radio Ad: Musculoskeletal System in Elderly Have you or a loved one ever suffered from arthritis or osteoporosis? Do you ever fall victim to gravity? You are not alone. Millions of people everyday suffers from the pain of arthritis or osteoporosis. According to the surgeon general‚ “the health status of Americans appears to be in jeopardy and left unchecked it is only going to get worse as the population ages
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pre-disposition. Secondary OA: is considered to be caused by another disease or condition such as: repeated trauma or surgery to the joint structures‚ abnormal joints at birth (congenital abnormalities)‚ gout (Crystallization formation in bones)‚ rheumatoid Arthritis‚ hormonal disorders‚ and diabetes. Osteoarthritis cannot be cured; however‚ there are various medications and change in one’s life style can help relieve the pain. Patients are advised to make lifestyle modification by exercise and instilling healthy
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and vomiting. Salmonellosis symptoms generally develop within 12 to 72 hours and last up from 4 to 7 days (5). Severe infections of Salmonellosis can lead to reactive arthritis or bacteremia. Reactive arthritis is a disease that can last for months or years and can develop into chronic arthritis (4). Symptoms of reactive arthritis include eye inflammation‚ painful urination‚ and skin rashes (4). Bacteremia occurs when S. typhimurium enters the bloodstream. Bacteremia occurs in 5-10% of cases and
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Rheumatology is the study of disorders that affect the joints‚ muscles‚ and ligaments—such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia—and could cause pain‚ swelling‚ stiffness‚ and deformity. At Tristate Arthritis & Rheumatology in Crestview Hills‚ KY‚ their rheumatologists (physicians who have received extra training in internal medicine and/or pediatrics) diagnose and provide treatment for conditions that could affect the patient’s musculoskeletal or immune system. When Should You See A Rheumatology
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are foods that fight inflammation and relieve chronic pain‚ most of which is even more effective than drugs. Ginger It relieves migraines‚ arthritis and muscle pain. Dose: 1/4 teaspoon daily. This aromatic root is known for alleviating nausea and upset stomach. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate migraine‚ pain caused by arthritis and muscle pain. It is very easy to incorporate ginger into your daily diet. You can use it as a seasoning for soups‚ stews and salads‚ or make
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Emphysema: Emphysema is a long-term‚ progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli. The biggest know cause or risk factor for emphysema is smoking. while the following are not as important as primary cigarette smoke exposure‚ they are minor contributory risk factors: low body weight‚ childhood respiratory disorders‚ exposure to passive cigarette smoke‚ air pollution‚ occupational dust or inhaled chemicals. symptoms of the condition
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Anatomy & Physiology Assignment 1 Ms. Renuka Fernando By: Lakni Jayasinghe Table of Contents What is Psoriasis? 3 Different types of Psoriasis 4 Symptoms of Psoriasis 6 How is Psoriasis diagnosed? 7 How can Psoriasis be treated? 8 Can Psoriasis be spread? 9 Things that can cause Psoriasis symptoms to flare 10 Medical Treatments: Topical Agents 11 Medical Treatments: Systematic Agents: (Drugs taken within the body) 12 Medical Treatments:
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RISKS IDENTIFYING THE RISKS IN MY: *FAMILY – My family is undergoing several problems. One of those is my parent’s health‚ my mom has a Vertigo which affects her daily lifestyle and my dad has an Arthritis which hinders him to work efficiently. *FRIENDS – My friends and I are very happy with each other‚ but despite of our harmonious relationship sometimes we have some misunderstanding because of our different beliefs. But arguments bring us closer together. *SCHOOL –I don’t have a good relationship
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Osteoarthritis is when cartilage in the joints deteriorate‚ making bones rub against each other. People usually have arthritis in their hands‚ neck‚ back‚ and knees. That being said‚ arthritis makes you less flexible and in more pain than before. Another thing I noticed about the elders is that some of them are empty-headed sometimes. I had to help this man move his walker out of the way for him to sit
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describes the causes of common forms of arthritis? [pic][pic]A) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging. Feedback: correct [pic]B) Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by effects of aging and osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease. [pic]C) Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are autoimmune diseases. [pic]D) Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are caused by effects of aging. [pic]E) Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of cancer and osteoarthritis
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