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Review of the medical record indicates a medical history of Afib, RA, anemia, HTN, Gerd, kidney disease, arthritis, chronic pain syndrome, heart failure and muscle weakness At today 's visit he is found lying in bed at Palm Garden SNF, where he is a long-term resident. He is awake, alert and oriented. He reports chronic pain that he contributes to his RA, arthritis and osteoporosis. He states that the pain is in his knees and shoulders. The pain is 5/10 in severity. It is a dull deep nagging…

certain people and uncommon in certain people. Some causes of polycystic kidney disease is unknown. Cyst that grows in the kidney area is a cause of this though. There are many symptoms to polycystic kidney disease like side and back pains or even high blood pressure. Some people may even experience bloody urine and kidney stones and damage to the kidneys. Although there may be more symptoms or more clear causes of polycystic kidney…

Imagine getting dislocated joints and sunburns really easily. That’s what people with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) get easy. EDS is a genetic disorder that affect the joints and skin. There are 6 different types of this disease, Classical type, Hypermobility type, Kyphoscoliosis type, Arthrochlasia type, and the Dermatosparaxis type. The mutations for this disease happens on these chromosomes, the Classical type is mostly on chromosome 9 or 2, the hypermobility type is on chromosome 6, the…

DOI: 11/8/2004. Patient is a 56-year-old male central processing technician who sustained cumulative trauma to his wrists and cervical spine. As per OMNI, he is diagnosed with cervical disc disease and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. He underwent a cervical ESI on 03/31/10. He is status post cervical fusion on 9/15/11 and status post carpal tunnel releases. MRI of the cervical spine obtained on 05/19/14 demonstrated no significant interval change compared to prior study. Anterior fusion with…

“Study suggests you can die of a broken heart” Questions 1. Based on the study, it can be concluded that the reason for this happening is because stress hormones can overall cause a long term negative effect in regards to the heart muscle. Additionally, from the evidence researchers have discovered, the inference that can be made is that this substantial risk can result in having heart issues in the future. 2. The official name of the irregular disorder is called “Stress…

multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue. These growths typically occur on the trunk of the upper arms and upper legs and are found just below the skin. People with Dercum disease generally experience pain, swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, and headaches. The cause of this disorder is unknown due to the fact that it appears in bodies for no apparent reason, however, some reports suggest that Dercum disease may be an autoimmune disorder, a disorder in which the body’s immune…

Serotonin (5-HT) is an important neurotransmitter and paracrine signalling molecule in all bilateral animals, where it mediates gut movements and the animal's perceptions of resource availability. 5-HT was found in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), blood platelets, and the central nervous system (CNS) [1] [2]. Approximately 90% of 5-HT in the human body is synthesized and released in the GI tract, and the remainder is synthesized in serotonergic neurons of the CNS. 5-HT is synthesized from…

This disruption causing skin darkening, salt cravings, Hypoglycemia, low blood pressure and, weight loss. Adrenal Adenoma or an Adrenal Tumor may result in the overproduction of Cortisol (Cushings), Aldosterone (Aldosteronism) and, Androgens. Cushings Syndrome results in Osteoporosis, Hyperglycemia, skin thinning, slow growth, excess hair, infertility, etc. Aldosteronism results in severe dehydration, potassium loss and, high blood pressure. Excessive Androgen secretions result in Male…

energy and can lead to hypothermia. Hypothermia happens at extremely low temperatures while not wearing protective clothing’s; when the core body temperature is less than <95oF (<35oC). In extreme high temperatures, side effects can be the dilation of blood vessels near the surface of the skin, as well as kidney failure from stressed kidneys. Heat stroke occurs once the body temperatures reach 104°F (40°C). Anything below those temperatures is considered heat exhaustion; a far less severe…

Thesis or Introduction The word "heart disease" refers to numerous categories of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart. Diminished blood movement can cause a heart attack. Heart Disease, which is a silent killer, has taken the lives of many. Be it young or old. Nevertheless, with the advancement in technology, research, and more educations, people are learning different ways in which it…