Atrophy

The clinical presentation in Ms. G is redness of the left leg, swelling, increase the diameter of the left calf and wound above medial malleolus; yellowish drainage, elevated temperature of 38.9 degree Celsius. The systematic manifestations are fever and elevated white blood cells count. The infection continues to spread from the ankle to the knee. The treatment rationale will be to control pain and fever using analgesics such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Since the culture of the wound is…

of the slaves would tend to be more generous with the food supply. In some cases slaves even received meals twice a day instead of once a day (Barbot Jr.) Not only did the packing lead to nutritional problems but also problems pertaining to muscle atrophy. When a person is packed in so tightly that little to no range of motion is available their muscles start to weaken. In order to prevent this problem some crews would allow time for their slaves up on the deck with the ability to move around.…

The reticular theory versus neuron doctrine debate was one of the most divisive and controversial intellectual debates of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The reticularist side, championed by Camillo Golgi and Joseph von Gerlach, believed that the entire nervous system consisted of a single continuous network of nerve fibers and cell bodies. Santiago Ramon y Cajal and the neuronists, on the other hand, were convinced that the nervous system was composed of discrete nerve cells…

Overall, the results presented give a clear and consistent view of the neurological abnormalities present in victims of PTSD. The results were also heavily supported by corresponding research as seen in table 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The four main structures, which form the neural circuitry of stress, involved in PTSD neurological changes (hippocampus, PFC, insular lobe and amygdala) have been investigated structurally and functionally to assess how these abnormalities affect the workings of the…

Renal complications Renal damage is almost inevitable in sickle-cell disease. There is a strong tendency for HbS to polymerise in the renal medulla, because of the low partial pressure of oxygen, the low pH, and the high osmolality causing erythrocyte dehydration. The consequent vaso-occlusion causes renal infarction with papillary necrosis, and medullary fibrosis with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Other complications include haematuria, renal medullary carcinoma, nocturnal enuresis…

DOI: 03/23/2015. The patient is a 31-year-old male apprentice climber who sustained a work-related injury to his right knee when his left boot sole got stuck on fence, causing his full weight to bear on the right leg. MRI of the right knee dated 7/25/2016 revealed mild knee joint effusion. Suggestion of complex tear involving the posterior horn of the medial meniscus and horizontal tear of the lateral meniscus. As per progress report dated 8/10/2016, patient continues his gym exercise and…

surrounded by technology. It is great that we have so much information at the tip of our fingertips but it is also a huge time waster when we are constantly checking texts, email and social media. Frank L Wright said, “If [this] keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but his [texting] finger.” Many experts are worried that this will be the case. Too many teenagers are so caught up with their online friends and status that they are missing out on so many things in the real world.…

indicated by low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, and reduced MCV (Porth, 2011). 2. Signs and symptoms of anemia often depend on the severity but may include pallor (due to decreased number of red blood cells), fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, epithelial atrophy and possibly pica (Porth, 2011). All of these symptoms are related to a decrease in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body’s tissues and organs (compensatory mechanisms) (Porth, 2011). 3. The two most common causes of anemia in a female…

Bulimia Before and After Bulimia as an emotional disorder involves an obsessive desire to lose weight, and the distortion of body image, in which episodes of extreme overeating are followed by self-induced vomiting, fasting, or purging, followed by depression. Bulimia as an eating disorder is defined as consuming a large quantity of food in a short period of time, followed by feelings of shame, and/or guilt. Regardless of whether it is an emotional disorder, or an eating disorder, bulimia before…

1. Reverses Damage to the Brain Caused by Stress Stressful experiences, such as losing a loved one or being diagnosed with an illness, can atrophy the brain. This is particularly true of the part of the brain known as the hippocampus, which is responsible for memory. Over time, this damage can result in memory loss. Exercise reverses this damage, which can result in your loved one having increased cognitive function. 2. Releases Endorphins that Calm and Relax Endorphins are a type of…