GDSC1027 Diseases and Medicine Term Paper Wong Ka Ho 13205919 Topic: Sjögren's syndrome Introduction: Sjögren's syndrome,which was discovered by an ophthalmologist Henrik Samuel Conrad Sjögren,is an autoimmune disorder. It is also a persistent disease that will have long term effects on the patients and it cannot be cured in a short period of time but fortunately it is non-transmissible. The major group of people having this disease is the 40-60 age and 90% of them are women because of their relatively weak immune system. Because of the weak immune system,the misclassification of good cells by white blood cells makes the white blood cells become the autoantibody,which are called Anti-SSA autoantibodies to attack other good cells.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its self. Lupus can affect different parts of the body including the skin, blood, kidneys, and joints. There are four different types of Lupus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous Lupus, Drug-Induced Lupus, and Neonatal Lupus. However, the most common and deadly lupus is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Lupus : Symptoms and Diagnosis, treatment. What is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the healthy tissues in the human body. The immune system is partly made of white blood cells that fight off disease, in lupus white blood cells think that the healthy cells of the body are diseased, so they end up attacking healthy parts of the body.
The client is a fairly active 21 year old with no chronic illnesses other than a diagnosis of arthritis as a child. He is 6 feet tall (72 inches) and weighs 216.4 pounds (98.2 kg). His BMI is 29.3, which puts him in the overweight category. The client has an extensive list of chronic diseases found in his family history. His paternal grandfather died of leukemia, but prior to that had won battles against lung cancer and colon cancer, maternal grandmother died of a brain tumor, paternal grandfather died of a heart attack, and both parents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Picture in your mind a rheumatoid arthritis patient:Let me guess : elderly women, hair gray or graying, right? Eight and a half years ago, I would have had the exact same image in my own mind, but my life took a course that prooces that there are rheumatoid arthritis patients who do not fall in the typical category During third grade, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). I distinctly remember the day things changed. Ibe day I es having the time of my chikdhoif life playing volleyball with friends at recess and the next I was bedridden, unable to move without feelling excruciating pain.
It was a warm summer afternoon of August, 1999, at a friend’s house when I was introduced to rheumatoid arthritis. It was a casual and startling encounter. His aunt greeted me at the door to take me to the guest room. She seemed to be in her mid-40’s, had a round face with thin reddish skin, painful looking hand deformities and a slow, limping gait; most strikingly, an aura of pain was visible all around her. I asked my friend, concernedly, why she looked so different.
"Lyme Borreliosis conjointly known as Lyme arthritis, that comes from the Ixodes dammini, will cause stiffness, lameness, swollen joints, loss of craving, fever and fatigue"( Sharp, M.). Your dog might not show signs as shortly as bitten by the tick however signs might seem months when the dog has been infected of the sickness. Late spring and early fall is highest risk seasons for Lyme arthritis. {lyme sickness|Lyme disease|Lyme arthritis|zoonosis|zoonotic disease} is AN acute disease which implies it is a short however fast course. The incubation periods for showing clinical signs of being infected square measure 2 to 5 months when been bitten by the tick.
Topic Outline Rheumatoid Arthritis: It’s Effects in the Lives of the Selected Elderly Citizens in Tinago, Dumaguete City Thesis: Although many elderly people spend a lot of time and money to alleviate the rheumatic pain and yet, still fail and suffer more from the painful effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis at ages 50 and above, the researchers still believe that it can be prevented through proper diet, regular exercise and habitual intake of vitamins that strengthen the joints. Introduction I. Problems brought by Rheumatoid Arthritis among Elderly People A. Time B. Money C. Food II. Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis A. Genetically Acquired B. Poor Diet C. Lack of Exercise III. Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Lives of the Elderly People A.
However, this is due to cartilage over the top of the joint being damaged, and the cracking is not an early symptom of arthritis. The cracking is also not a cause, but more of a consequence. The cause of arthritis is primarily from hard labor, age, family history, or previous injuries (Arthritis: Causes, symptoms, and Treatments). Not many studies have been done to disassociate arthritis and knuckle popping, but from the studies that have been carried out, none can relate the two. One of the most famous studies was a self-inflicted study done by a doctor named Donald Unger.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be diagnosed by doing simple radiographs of the joints. Other test to perform that can confirm rheumatoid arthritis is taking a sample of synovial fluid, and doing a urinalysis. In the early stages rheumatoid arthritis, you will see periarticular swelling, in the middle stage you will see periarticular osteoporosis, and in the late stage you will see extensive bone and joint
Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis that can affect your bones and joints? This article will hopefully shine some light on the subject and illuminate any information that you may have been unaware of. Like many words in the English language, the word arthritis can be traced back to Greek origins. The word arth means “joint”, and itis means “inflammation”. Clearly, you can understand that arthritis literally means the
Many physicians feel that physical therapy is an effective way of treating arthritis treatment. Physical therapy has helped several patients to bear with pain and disability because of arthritis. Since there is no known cure for arthritis, physicians tend to manage the disease through several treatment methods. A physical therapist works with different doctors to help patients suffering from arthritis especially by defining goals.
Introduction Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease that affects around 20 - 30% of those that have psoriasis which is 2-3% of the total population. This disease is not preventable but is treatable. Treatment for psoriatic arthritis depends on severity but it can be extremely expensive and the medications can have bad side effects. For some people psoriatic arthritis is just a minor annoyance at times during flare ups but for others it’s an everyday battle against extreme pain. Some people that suffer from psoriatic arthritis are even embarrassed or ashamed of their psoriasis causing social stress as well as intense physical pain.
There is a type of arthritis called infectious arthritis
I have talked with my mom about possible solutions and one day I might have to use a medication to reduce joint pain. Her method of therapy is exercise, which according to the Arthritis Foundation can be very beneficial to delay and even prevent joint issues. Beneficial exercise include stretching, yoga, weight training, and cardio. Through my mom’s knowledge of her own health and through the studies by medical professionals I can do what I enjoy and know its beneficial for me now and
