Running head: HOMEOSTATIC IMBALANCES Homeostatic Imbalance: Gout Grand Canyon University Biology 100 Lecture Abstract Homeostatic imbalance is the disturbance of normal homeostasis in the body. This paper is on the disease of gout caused by a homeostatic imbalance. Due to the kidney’s inability to filter uric acid it starts to build up in the joints and cause pain‚ tenderness‚ redness‚ warmth and swelling in the joints. Gout usually attacks the joint of the big toe‚ but it
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Sleigh (2005) says that the ideal time for women to have children would be in their 20’s. This is because mental disabilities can show up in children whose mother gave birth to them past the age of 35. Hormonal changes due to a woman approaching menopause may cause the uterus to be less favorable for fertilization. Additionally‚ the mother’s overall health is a risk as she may
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The disorder identified for this week’s discussion is cholelithiasis. The factors selected in identifying the patient are age and behavior. My patient is an overweight woman who is 39 years old who came to the clinic complaining of pain in her epigastric area that radiates to her right upper quadrant. The patient has also verbalized that her pain was worse after she ate her dinner last night. The Family Health Guide (2005)‚ a publication by the Harvard Medical School has cited that women are at
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offers the best of integrated medicine‚ the combination of traditional and complimentary approaches‚ to provide comprehensive health care for patients of all ages. She also enjoys managing more gynecological specific conditions such as endometriosis‚ menopause‚ osteoporosis‚ and incontinence. “A strong relationship with a principle care physician is important to your health and well-being. My patients take great comfort in knowing I will listen to their concerns‚ pinpoint any problems and recommend the
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In 1997‚ when I was 34 years old‚ my mother passed away due to Multiple Sclerosis. She was blind and paralyzed for years before she passed away. She was truly an inspiration to me and other people. Her faith was strong and she lifted everyone up due to her positive attitude and faith. "Life span developmental theory defines development as a process of adapting to the constant flux of influences in our lives" (Broderick & Blewitt‚ 2015‚ p. 481). During the middle adulthood part of my life‚ I continued
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Type 2 diabetes is caused when enough pancreases are not producing the insulin to keep the blood glucose level normal or when the insulin resistance produces the body is not able to use. A specific identification cause for a type 2 diabetes is unknown however there are factors which lead developing the conditions. A fat distribution is one of them‚ if individual’s fat is stored in their abdomen it is likely that they have a condition is larger comparing to the body fat found somewhere in the body
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Determinants of health. Biological Determinants –body weight & genetics. (Introduction- Biological determinants) Biological determinants of health include those factors that influence the health status of an individual through genetics or as a result of the effect of micro-organisms. Biological determinants are also the structure of the cells‚ tissues and systems of the body and how well they function. The effect of micro-organisms is both positive and negative to our body. Many miro-organisms
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Sex is one of human beings primary needs and can be categorized in the same group of other basic needs such as hunger‚ thirst‚ and avoiding pain (Langer‚ 2009). In a sense‚ we are all influenced by sexual impulses from the time we are born to the time of our death. Our sexuality is integral in the self-concept of being human (Hillman‚ 2008; Langer‚ 2009; Pangman & Seguire‚ 2000). Not only does sexuality play an important role in how we shape ourselves and view ourselves‚ but it influences how we
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heart disease‚ allergy‚ and so on‚ cause pain and discomfort to patients. Thus‚ it is hard for them to sleep well. Furthermore‚ the level of melatonin - a kind of hormone‚ which helps control sleep‚ declines during the process of women’s pregnancy‚ menopause and the over sixty - year old people. In addition‚ genetics is considered to play part in insomnia. Psychologist Jeff Farley said‚ “ Problems with insomnia do seem to run in some families although the researchers have not yet identified how genetics
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Screening Mammography Should not Be Practiced on Women Age 40-49 McCall C. Utah Valley University Course: Online English 2020 Instructor: Dr. Robert Crane Abstract Screening mammography is currently the most widely accepted system for diagnosing breast cancer in the United States. This report analyzes the effectiveness and safety of screening mammography‚ specifically in women age 40-49. Even though screening mammography is a popular procedure‚ there are many dangerous side effects including
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