• Inflammation of various tissues of the body (systemic lupus erythematosus). • Fabry disease. • Whipple disease. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of…
Mucous membranes are moist. Fingernails trimmed and clean. Toenails were thick and had a yellowish color to them. Eyebrows full and symmetric. Patient has mostly gray, thinning hair.…
Sometimes a drug to keep down swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) is also…
Argyria, or more commonly known as blue skin disorder, is a condition in which the skin turns purple of purple-grey in color. This is due to the acquisition of silver or silver compounds in the body. Generally this rare skin disorder only has cosmetic effects and is not a lethal condition. However argyria is mainly incurable and irreversible. There are two forms of argyria, generalized argyria and localized argyria.…
It happens once in a while and is brought on by such normal components as food, air, crisp, warmth, and gas. Other explanations behind basic affliction are "hot/cold" ponderousness. An Extraordinary disease is extreme;…
There are several different types of psoriasis, including psoriasis vulgaris (common plaque type), guttate psoriasis (small, drop-like spots), inverse psoriasis (in the folds like of the underarms, navel, groin, and buttocks), and pustular psoriasis (small pus-filled yellowish blisters). When the palms and the soles are involved, this is known as palmoplantar psoriasis. In erythrodermic psoriasis, the entire skin surface is involved with the disease. Patients with this form of psoriasis often feel cold and may develop congestive heart failure if they have a preexisting heart…
Neuropsychiatric symptoms: a. Seizure b. Dementia in adults, mental retardation in children c. Anxiety, depression d. Extrapyramidal symptoms (Parkinsonism) e. Calcifications of basal ganglia in prolong disease f. Papilledema 2. Increased neuromuscular irritability a. Chvostek’s sign (twitching of the perioral, nasal, and eye muscles when cranial nerve VII at the ear is tapped). b.…
Collagen Collagen functions as a structural component. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is the substance that holds the whole body together. It is found in the bones, muscles, skin and tendons, where it forms a scaffold to provide strength and structure. Lupus is a collagen vascular disease that causes unique symptoms in each patient. Additional symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, and dry eyes.…
Wrist Splint, Adult A wrist splint is a device that keeps your wrist from moving. A splint supports your wrist like a cast, but it is more flexible. It can be removed or loosened. The supporting part of a splint does not completely surround your wrist.…
You are walking through Coffin Bay National Park (near Black Springs) with a group of four friends when you come across a woman collapsed in the hot sun. She is unconscious and breathing, her skin is red hot and dry to the touch. From the symptoms that this lady is showing such as red, hot skin that is dry to touch and being unconscious but breathing; it is can be concluded that she most likely has heat stroke. I would respond to this scenario with these steps.…
There are seven types of psoriasis, the most common being Plaque Psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, which is identified as raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. This kind of psoriasis can appear anywhere on your body. There is also Pustular Psoriasis which is more uncommon and mostly appears in adults. It is characterized by pus-filled bumps surrounded by inflamed, red skin.…
According to the patient’s history, Donna is experiencing allergic rhinitis. This type of allergic reaction is typically diagnosed based upon symptoms and the patient’s detailed history. It is visible that Donna is not having a acute severe infection due to her stable vital signs and lungs are clear to auscultation and percussion. Considering the patient has a history of itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and watery discharge it is clear to determine the diagnosis. Allergic rhinitis comes in two different forms, seasonal and perennial.…
Heart and Lung Sounds Assessments The knowledge of the normal heart sound, S1 then S2, will aid in the identification of the abnormal heart sounds as the changes of loudness of S1 or the “lub” in “lub-dup” may signify heart pathology. “The second heart sound has been called the key to heart disease” (Shindler, 2007). It is widely transmitted, usually audible, sharper and shorter than S1, and easily heard. Ventricular gallop or S3 is normal in children but not in older populations as it may be associated with heart failure (Huffman, 2012).…
Exertional heat illness is a serve heat condition that attacks organs and muscles such as the liver, gut, and other body muscles. It attacks the body temperature and elevates it to outrageous levels. This is caused by extreme exercise and being in hotter than normal temperatures. When this heat illness occurs the body temperatures usually rises to above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. EAMCs better known as exercise-associated muscle cramps are painful contractions of skeletal muscles during or after exercise.…
You have just terrible life threatening disease: rabies. Some of the strange symptoms which you are afflicted include, the fear of water, excessive vomiting, and partial paralysis. You ponder how to treat them. For your fear of water you simply avoid it you don’t bathe or drink it so you anxiety from it goes away. Next to stop the vomiting, you stop eating and it stops.…