Symptom

have an impact on other mental health issues rather than just being a symptom towards a mental health problem. I believe the reason why the impact of loneliness on mental health is not researched much as an impact because more people tend to believe that if you have a certain mental disorder that loneliness is just a symptom. In the article the authors are trying to prove that being lonely or feeling lonely is not just a symptom however it can cause additional serious issues. Lim, Rodebaugh,…

negatively, the symptoms seen throughout Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s life were able to shine a positive light on his life. Not only did his symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome make him unique, some of his symptoms helped him to become one of the most successful military leaders of the United States. Jackson’s symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome included strange behaviors and relationships, obsessions over certain activities, and extreme determination and focus. Thomas Jackson’s symptoms of Asperger’s…

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira, that can cause a variety of symptoms and which, untreated, may lead to meningitis, kidney damage, or even death (“Leptospirosis”). Leptospires, bacteria of the genus Leptospira, appear as tightly coiled spirals and achieve optimal growth at 28-30°C, thriving in warm and humid regions. However, because most tropical, humid countries are also developing counties, chances of exposure are greater in those areas (Levett).…

Little Tommy has come to the family practice with a runny nose, frequent blowing, large nasal blisters, nasal lesions, and nasal scabs that have a dried crusts. These lesions are continuing to drain. The lesions are now on his forearm. When conducting the physical examination, the examiner found purulent rhinorrhea that are 0.5 to 1 cm in size in the areas of the nose, mouth, and radial side of the forearm. The likely name of this childhood disease is varicella zoster virus (VZV), commonly…

Paragould with her daughter. Pt’s hobbies consist of singing and sleeping. Pt had her first session with a therapist and decided to send her to the emergency room. Pt was admitted voluntarily to SBBH for needing help. Sally Sue reported that her symptoms kept progressing over the past week. The patient reports she has an ongoing struggle with depression and anxiety for a couple of years. Sally Sue reported having two therapeutic treatments this year. Currently, the patient major source of…

as adrenal insufficiency. This is where the adrenal gland releases too little of cortisol or aldosterone. Addison’s disease is a type of adrenal insufficiency. Symptoms likely include fatigue, upset stomach, dehydration, and skin changes. Cushing’s Disease is another endocrine issue. It is caused by an overactive adrenal gland. Some symptoms include obesity and increased thirst. It is common in children who take corticosteroids. Hyperthyroidism is another common issue that relates to the…

Signs and Symptoms There are a few indications to look out for when thrombocytopenia is the suspected disorder an individual is suffering from. We know that thrombocytopenia is caused by a low platelet (Thrombocyte) count which would result in a bodies hindered ability to perform important blood clotting functions [2]. Most of the time the symptoms aren’t life threatening and in mild cases the person suffering from the disorder doesn't even experience any related symptoms [3]. In severe cases,…

observer as someone whose view of reality is not influence, control or cloud by any personal beliefs, opinions or any other theories. For him, the unprejudiced observer is free from biases when dealing with sickness and notice only perceptible signs and symptoms that are the only true representation of a disease. According to Dr. Hahnemann, to truly understand the disease and to successfully treat and cure the patient, we must look at the sickness through the eyes of the open-minded…

With an annual incidence of 5 per 1000 persons, the lumbosacral radicular syndrome caused by a lumbar disk herniation (LDH) is a frequently observed problem 13. The most important symptom is lumbosacral radicular leg pain following a dermatomal pattern from below the knee till the feet and toes. The pain worsens with coughing. Other clinical findings may include unilateral spasm of the paraspinal muscles, gait deformity, limited forward flexion and sensory deficits such as muscle weakness and…

My entire family has struggled with Lyme Disease for numerous years. Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected tick. The first symptom is usually a large, expanding rash around the area of the tick bite. Other symptoms may include a stiff-neck, chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. It all started when I was five years old. My sister, Natalie who was three at the time, had a little bite on her leg. We didn’t know what it was…