Chris Felcan Prof. Aleksandra Galus 26/11/14 Medical Cannabis Persuasive Essay Studies have proven medical marijuana has therapeutic effects concerning pain management‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ seizures‚ and appetite loss‚ for patients suffering from medical diseases. These diseases include cancer‚ HIV‚ epilepsy‚ and multiple sclerosis. Legalizing the use of marijuana as a medical remedy for treating symptoms and combatting side effects of the treatment would improve a patient ’s quality. Legalizing
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overcome to the point a person needs treatment. Eventually‚ your body will get used to restricting food and doing what it can to keep food out. Some people with anorexia nervosa may also engage in extreme dieting‚ excessive exercise‚ self-induced vomiting. There are physical symptoms such as; insomnia‚ dry skin‚ irregular heartbeats and low blood pressure. (Eating Disorders). The emotional disorders are known as; lack of emotion‚ being in a depressed mood and less interest in sex. Those who are
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even radiate to the back. Losing weight without trying may welcomed by many‚ but it can indicate something is wrong. Unintended weight loss is a common symptom of pancreatic cancer. Vague symptom of pancreatic cancer that is vomiting and nausea. Non-specific symptoms like nausea often result in a delay in a diagnosis. Appetite loss is a symptom of hundreds of diseases and conditions‚ including pancreatic cancer. It can signal something severe or even be related to something as small as a stomach virus
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of a victim’s specific illness is not needed to give first aid 2. General Signs and Symptoms of Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Person feels ill‚ dizzy‚ confused or weak Skin color changes Flushed‚ pale or ashen Sweating Breathing changes Nausea‚ vomiting 3. General Care for Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Call 9-1-1 for unexplained sudden illness Help victim rest and avoid getting chilled or overheated Reassure victim Do not give victim anything to eat or drink Watch for changes Be prepared
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toxicity profile when used in these ways. They are not ingested orally in many countries‚ although some do allow for this method of delivery. "In addition to reducing a person’s stress and anxiety‚ essential oils may be of benefit in reduce the nausea and vomiting many cancer patients experience during treatment. However‚ individuals need to understand the oils cannot cure the cancer. They are used solely as a complement to traditional treatments for this condition‚" Gailit continues. People need to
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Director of the Division on Substance Abuse at Columbia University and a former director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy says that “smoked marijuana is seen as being able to relieve nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy‚ but the drug ondansetron is also superb for nausea and vomiting” (Alcoholism). Food and Drug Administration stands behind that saying “marijuana has no medicinal value” (Mayo). The article states that marijuana has been used as a medicine for over five thousand
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First Aid 1 What is Self Aid? Emergency treatment one applies to oneself 2 Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment · Bayonet · Rifle · Entrenching tool · Tent poles and stakes · Web belt 3 What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg 4 How many pressure points‚ which can be used to control bleeding with fingers‚ thumbs or hands are there on the human body? 11 5 What is the object
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stomach or small intestines. It is commonly caused by either bacteria or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the main ingredients in painkillers and aspirin. Symptoms? Some of the main symptoms are: Vomiting (Vomit may look like blood or mucous) Nausea Pain or burning feeling in your stomach or intestines between meals Heartburn Forms of Peptic Ulcer? There can be two forms of Peptic Ulcer‚ it depends where it is. If it is in the stomach it is called a Gastric Ulcer
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Chapter 37 Bronchodilators and Respiratory Drugs A. Diseases of the Lower Respiratory Tract * COPD * Asthma * Emphysema * Chronic bronchitis B. Bronchial Asthma * Recurrent and reversible shortness of breath * Occurs when the airways of the lungs become narrow as a result of: * Bronchospasms * Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa * Edema of the bronchial mucosa * Production of viscid mucus * Alveolar ducts/alveoli remain open‚ but airflow to
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of the population has chronic tension-type headaches.[ 2. Migraine headache (is a severe‚ painful headache that is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light‚ blind spots‚ tingling in the arms and legs‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ and increased sensitivity to light and sound. The excruciating pain that migraines bring can last for hours or even days.) 3. Cluster headache (is a condition that involves‚ as its most prominent feature‚ an immense degree of pain that is
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