Chronic fatigue syndrome

Co-Ed sports teams consist of athletes of both genders. These types of teams are typically only available for the younger kids, but what if it was an option for the older players too? Having the option to play co-Ed sports could be a massive push in the right direction for both the children involved, and the reputation of the school promoting it. The school would likely be the only one in town offering the student athletes a fun and healthy way to learn to work with others, relieve themselves…

Sciatica is agony in the lower furthest point coming about because of bothering of the sciatic nerve. The agony of sciatica is normally felt from the low back (lumbar range) to behind the thigh and can transmit down beneath the knee. The sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve in the body and starts from nerve roots in the lumbar spinal line in the low back and stretches out through the butt cheek territory to send nerve endings down the lower appendage. The torment of sciatica is once in a while…

Phantom sensations is a extraordinary phenomenon that most amputees with experience. One might assume that once their limb has been removed they will no longer feel pain for it, however, individuals who are amputees will suffer pain in places that no longer exist, thus why it's called phantom sensations. There are a couple popular theories to why this happens. The first being that once an amputation is performed all the nerve endings clump together, their clumping causes abnormal pain signals…

This semester I was once again enrolled in DA 401. Over the course of this semester, I have worked conscientiously to improve my dancing through a concentration on various technical components. I feel like I was already more successful at some of these components than others, so I decided to focus on some of the other components that were more vital to my dancing and that I needed the most improvement in. Of the many technical aspects of ballet technique, I chose to focus on four – strength,…

Herniated (slipped) disc is a disorder that affects the vertebrae. These discs that are affected ae responsible for absorbing shocks incurred due to daily activities such as walking and lifting. The slipped disc can therefore affect any part of the spine all the way from the back to the neck. When this occurs, there results in extra pressure on the nerves and muscles around the slippage. Symptoms of the disorder include pain and numbness on one side of the body, arms and legs with certain…

with maintaining balance during standing (Prieto, Myklebust, Hoffmann, Lovett, & Myklebust, 1996) 6.15 Fatigue Fatigue is a typical symptom of neurological diseases. Fatigue is also seen in diseases that affect the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems (Chaudhuri & Behan, 2004). Fatigue is a common experience of individuals suffering from chronic illnesses (Davis & Walsh, 2010). Fatigue is a common symptom in primary care with many causes ranging from benign to life…

recognized by the healthcare profession: acute, chronic and cancer-related pain. Each of these types of pain will be discussed below. Acute Pain Acute pain lasts for about six months and tends to reduce over time, in contrast to chronic pain, which can last beyond six months. Acute pain can occur after surgical procedure,…

Using Silver and Carbon in Wound Care Malodor, or odors that come from wounds, can be a challenge for both the patient and the care giver. The malodor can be quite unpleasant and may make the patient feel uncomfortable or embarrassed from it, causing them to isolate themselves and possibly delay much needed treatments. Delay of treatment can either prolong the healing process or make the wound worse. The odor usually comes from anaerobic bacteria that colonizes dead and dying tissues of wounds…

There are three different intentions of wound healing; primary, secondary, tertiary. Primary intention healing is usually surgical wounds that are sutured and well approximated. Secondary involves chronic wounds that the wound edges do not come together, require more time and energy to heal, usually pressure ulcer wounds. Tertiary intention healing is needed for the wound to be open for a period of time before it can be sutured, the wound left open to allow drainage and later closed. One of the…

don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. End Stage Renal Failure, also referred to as kidney failure, is the final stage of chronic kidney disease. When an individual enters kidney failure, he or she no longer has lost the ability to survive without dialysis or a kidney transplant. Risk Factors Kidney disease can affect individuals…