Anemia

Ethical Issues Relating To Life The popular debate whether or not genetic testing has gone to far has caused a great concern for privacy and discrimination. Genetic testing has been used for pre-screening measures in numberless OBGYN practices. Such testing has provided many couples with eye opening results some are thankful with the sigh of relief and others left with their worlds turned upside down. Although results have given some expectant mothers peace of mine in concerns for their embryo…

in forming bone cells, and is a spongy tissue that is found within the hollow areas in bones. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are performed for individuals with a variety of conditions. These are commonly done for people with ranges of anemia, suspected tumors that may have spread to this region, or blood disorders such as leukemia. A bone marrow biopsy will provide information to help determine the stage of cancer for individuals diagnosed with cancers such as lymphoma. According to…

of energy for the body. Iron aids in immune system health and strengthens cognitive function. Healthy skin, hair and nails, all require adequate iron levels (ab). An inadequate level of iron in the body could result in a medical condition called anemia which is characterized by a lack of red blood cells in the body.…

vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and result in symptoms of large volume watery diarrhea and hypokalemia. Somatostatinomas comprise less than 5% of pNETs. They secrete somatostatin and can cause diabetes mellitus, gallbladder disease, diarrhea/steatorrhea, anemia, and weight loss. Somatostatinomas have the subtlest syndrome of any of the functional pNETs and rarely is the syndrome present in its entirety in a single patient (8,11,35). The various syndromes associated with functional pNETs are…

In Cystic Fibrosis, symptoms start slowly. The respiratory tract (nose to lungs) and the gastrointestinal (digestive) systems are the most affected. Symptoms usually start in the gastrointestinal system. Male fertility and sweat glands are also affected. Only about fifteen percent of babies who carry the disease have meconium ileus which is sticky and thick caused by thick mucus from intestinal glands. Vomiting and abdominal swelling are caused and surgery right after birth is needed usually. If…

is a miracle. Mr. and Mrs. Davis got pregnant with a little boy. Mr. Davis, who was a nurse, knew that there was a very good chance for his baby son to get the sickle cell anemia disease. This disease is found more in the african american race. Sure enough when their baby boy was born he was diagnosed with the sickle cell anemia disease. They were told their little boy would not live to see his teen years. The Davis parents would not take this; they were to look and keep looking for an option…

According to Feeding America in 2015 there was 42 million food-insecure households in America. This is pretty startling because as of 2015 the population is 321.4 million, it doesn't seem like a lot of people are hungry when you say that number but they are. I believe that we need to end hunger in America as soon as possible. If kids don't get the nutrition they need then they may do bad in school. It is a well known fact that we need vitamins from food to operate our bodies and if kids don’t…

Hello, Khalia. It sounds to me like the food poisoning caused severe and rapid fluid loss from vomiting and/or diarrhea, which led to the "neurocardiogenic syncope." The feelings you describe--rapid heartbeat, worse with walking (or other exertion); lightheadedness; hot flashes--are typical of what people experience just prior to passing out. These are also called "pre-syncopal" symptoms. You mention the Holter Monitor had showed a abnormally fast heart beat (tachycardia). How fast was it? Did…

An End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patient in her 30’s has sickle-cell anemia. She has only dialyzed intermittently as an out-patient for a total of a month since admission almost three months ago. She has been hospitalized numerous times in that short duration. The dialysis clinic operates within a certain guideline that prompts movement from having the least recommended dialysis access to one that is considered the most effective and efficient. The patient has a central line as an access. The…

Question 1 The family health condition that should be considered when evaluating my diet is diabetes and obesity. Both sides of my family have a history of diabetes. I also saw my aunts and grandmother getting fat due and being overweight. However, it is not because of their diet, it is due to aging. I am personally little overweight myself. However, these health conditions do not affect my food choices. I do realize that I should watch what I eat to reduce my weight, which will make me…