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Raynaud Syndrome: What do you need to Know About it? Raynaud syndrome or Raynaud's (Ray-Nodes) ... What is it? Many of you don't have any knowledge about it, not even the basic parts and parcels. Actually, Raynaud syndrome is a terminology, which is related to the vessels. What is Raynaud Syndrome? Raynaud syndrome is a medical disorder that is associated with the improper blood flow. In such condition, an individual's fingers turn white because the blood flow has been ceased or strikingly…

Rhabdomyolysis Pathophysiology, Risk Factor, Manifestations, and treatment Rhabdomyolysis is potentially life-threatening disease that rapidly breaks down the muscle fibers that causes the release of intracellular contents into the extracellular space and bloodstream. Physical interruptions in the sarcolemma membrane, called delta lesions, suggest that the sarcolemma membrane is the route through which muscle constituents are released (McCance & Huether, 2014). Rhabdomyolysis is an increase in…

What is kidney failure? Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease. When someone’s kidney function gets below a certain point, it is called kidney failure. Kidney failure is when someone’s body cannot filter wastes from the blood. Kidney failure can make someone feel very ill and if it is left untreated it can be life-threatening. Kidney failure is life changing, it can be deadly and sometimes it can be treatable or…

Frank Frank was a very active man until he experienced a right cerebrovascular accident, now he has a number of deficits that need to be resolved in order for him to return to his home and get back to his active life style. He has an amazing wife who is very supportive nd willing to do whatever she can to help him with his therapy. In this paper we are going to learn some strategies, interventions, and theories that can be used to improve Franks quality of life. We wll also lear the etiology…

decreasing costs for the transplant patients and society. Being diagnosed with ESRD completely derails the life of the patient and often affects the family members as well. In an instant their whole life is forced to change to included the need for chronic dialysis that occurs for most patients three times a week. This type of drastic lifestyle change can lead to severe cases of anxiety and depression. In addition to suffering from changes in…

The relationship between Mr Goodpasture’s kidney disease and his medical history can be seen when looking at the risk factors and aetiology of kidney disease. The risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease specific to Mr Goodpasture are hypertension, tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption (Berman et al., 2012; LeMone et al., 2013). The aetiology of Mr Goodpasture’s end stage renal disease (ESRD) is due to his history of hypertension as seen in his medical history. His lifestyle factors…

The common name is chronic fatigue syndrome, but other names for this condition are chronic fatigue and immune disorder (CFIDS), myalgic encephalomyelitis, and post viral syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that leaves the person extremely tired. People with chronic fatigue syndrome experience this level of extreme tiredness for six or more months continuously (Rizzo, 2006). Chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult to diagnose, because it has many symptoms that correspond with other…

Acute Renal Failure Acute Renal Failure is the sudden loss of kidney’s ability to eliminate excess salts, fluids, and waste material from the blood. When the kidney loses the ability to filter, the body fluids can rise in dangerous levels. Acute renal failure can be reversible as long as it is treated on time. Medication and other treatments can be essential to stop the progress of this disease. If this is not treated on time, it can progress to an end stage and eventually death.…

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition in cats, known to affect 1 in 3 cats during their lifetime, and resulting in the persistent loss of kidney function over time. The disease is silent in its early stages, incurable, and ultimately results in death. An excessive level of phosphorus in commercial cat food is likely contributing to the prevalence and severity of CKD in cats. The feeding of lower phosphorus foods would benefit the entire cat population. A Primer on…

There are multiple kidney diseases that are known to the Medical world, but there will be a discussion about Henoch Shönlein Purpura today. Many young kids have had this Kidney disease and it is not to be taken lightly. At first it comes off as something simple, and it looks like the victim has probably just pulled a muscle, has a fever or has a stomach ache because they are vomiting but no, that is just the beginning of this horrid kidney disease. There are probably many questions going around…