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Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing the destruction of extracellular space, mainly that of the joints (154). Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory process occurring in the periodontal crevice that is considered a mini joint, in a fluid filled compartment adjacent to the bone (155). Thus both disorders are chronic inflammatory processes occurring in a fluid filled tissue adjacent to the bone, which is then gradually eroded. An association between periodontitis and rheumatoid…

burden on the suffering patient. Given these facts, improving diagnosis with optimal treatment will reduce the burden globally. Diagnosing migraine is clinical and is based on the history and exclusion of other types of headaches. Criteria to define chronic migraine (CM) is more than 15 headaches per month for 3 months or more, which can be with or without aura. People with CM are more likely to experience sever pain intensity and have higher BMI or smoking…

last for longer periods of time, visiting a specialist is imperative. Here are a few signs that will require a consultation with an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Chronic Ear Infections Most people have experienced the pain of an ear infection, but if you continually develop these infections, you should see a specialist immediately. Chronic ear infections refer to both recurring ear infections or one ear infection that does not completely heal. Here are a few signs…

A BACK SPECIALIST CAN HELP WITH CHRONIC BACK PAIN What is chronic back pain The majority of people will experience some back pain in their lifetime and will usually get better on its own within three months. Chronic pain is described as pain that last for more than three months. There is nothing more discouraging than to realize you may be in pain for the rest of your life, relying of pain medications just to get through the day. Today, there are many treatment options available, but before…

development of cancer in humans. (Bhola Gurjar, 2019) Chronic (long-term) inhalation or oral exposure to cadmium leads to a build-up of cadmium in the kidneys that can cause kidney disease. (EPA, 2000) Chromium: Chronic exposure (30-40 years) via inhalation of elevated of hexavalent chromium increases the likelihood of development of lung cancer in humans. (Bhola Gurjar, 2019) Chromium is recognized as a human carcinogen when it is inhaled. Chronic inhalation of chromium has been shown to…

and adrenaline being released into the blood stream. Once the acute stressor has passed everything in the body returns to normal. Chronic stress is defined above as long-term stress in the side text. Therefore, in chronic stress, your body is constantly in a state of fight or flight response, the heart beats fast, and adrenaline is constantly being released. Having chronic stress can put you at a high risk for having a heart attack or a stroke (American Psychological Association, 2016b).…

depend on the dose ingested. There is chronic lead poisoning and there is acute lead poisoning. Chronic lead poisoning is defined as being when lead is absorbed into the body in small dosages over a long amount of time. It is the bioaccumulation of lead in an organism like fish or humans. Chronic lead poisoning is much more common than acute lead poisoning due to the low levels of lead that are most commonly found in soil and paint. The common symptoms of chronic lead poisoning include: learning…

Effective chronic disease management: Patients’ perspectives on medication-related problems Briefly describe the study Given evidence from previous studies, patients’ experiencing medication-related problems were found to be within a range of 2.5 to 65%, in primary care. These issues could lead to suboptimal usage of medicines, accounting for the high mortality and morbidity rates. Therefore, this qualitative interview study evaluated patients’ perspectives on their medication-related issues,…

In modern American society the populous is experiencing both a longevity of life and in turn are faced with more chronic illnesses. In the Ohio-valley region of the United States there is a marked increase of chronic lung and heart issues exacerbated by coal mines, obesity, and tobacco use. Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States ("American Lung Association," 2013). B.H. was a 71-year-old male admitted to Hardin Memorial Hospital for…

The Cause of Chronic Illness in Victims of Domestic Violence Myrtha Lamore Molloy College The Cause of Chronic Illness in Victims of Domestic Violence To know someone’s abusive behavior sometimes is to live with them. The abusers often enter a relationship in false pretense but sooner or later their true colors show up and they exhibit the Jekyl and Hyde behavior that leave their victims confused, disappointed and scarred for life, isolated, scarred. The physical and phycological abuse can…