Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

ANSWER 1 IDDM: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease, which starts to develop in childhood it was known as juvenile onset as well. It is a progressive destruction of autoimmune pancreatic beta cells depending upon the individuals. Genetically individuals develop islets of autoantibodies from months to years before diagnosing type 1 diabetes. Glucose level is increased as the body starts to produce low level of insulin and glucose is eliminated in the form of urine. Weight loss, frequent…

Mack, patient is still having pain in her right wrist. Weather change bothers her, and she finds herself needing to wear the splint most of the time. She is now 4 plus months post proximal row carpectomy. Diagnoses include traumatic arthritis of right wrist, closed fracture of distal end of right radius with malunion. She is having greater than expected pain following proximal row carpectomy. This may be due to the position of the capitate, which appears to be resting on the ridge between…

Low back pain with radiculopathy is defined as pain and discomfort, localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with leg pain. Acute low back pain is usually defined as the duration of an episode of low back pain persisting for less than 6 weeks; sub-acute low back pain as low back pain persisting between 6 and 12 weeks; chronic low back pain as low back pain persisting for 12 weeks or more. Recurrent low back pain is defined as a new episode after a symptom-free…

Pappas A.M, Zawacki R.M, McCarthy C.F. Rehabilitation of the pitching shoulder. Am J Sports Med. 1985;13((4)):223–235. Kibler WB Burkhart SS, Morgan CD,the dis¬abled throwing shoulder: spectrum of pathology. Part II: evaluation and treatment of SLAP lesions in throwers. Arthroscopy. 2003; 19:531-539. . Burkhart SS, Morgan CD, Kibler WB. The dis¬abled throwing shoulder: spectrum of pathology Part III: The SICK scapula, scapular dyskinesis, the kinetic chain, and rehabilitation. Arthros¬copy.…

Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The anterior tibiofibular ligament is often referred to as the high ankle ligament, and it is the one that is damaged when the foot is stuck on the ground and rotated inwardly. The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the foot and the leg, allowing up and down movement. The tibia and fibula bones of the leg form a slot where the talus bone of the foot fits between them. The talus is held to the tibia and fibula by ligaments. Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The…

Radicular Pain Radicular pain is a type of pain that spreads from your back or neck along a spinal nerve. Spinal nerves are nerves that leave the spinal cord and go to the muscles. Radicular pain occurs when one of these nerves becomes irritated or compressed. Radicular pain is sometimes called radiculopathy, radiculitis, or a pinched nerve. When you have this type of pain, you may also have weakness, numbness, or tingling in the area of the body supplied by the nerve. The pain may feel sharp…

“Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet” (Mayo Clinic, 2014). This essay presents the topic of the complication of peripheral neuropathy associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Peripheral neuropathy has both physiological and psychological effects on the patient. It is the role of the nurse to deliver care to the patient and their family through a biopsychosocial…

Arthritis Pain Relief – Why There’s No Need to Suffer Arthritis pain relief is one of the commonly sought kinds of medical help in the U.S. This is not surprising given the fact that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the country. Those who suffer from arthritis do not have to suffer all of their lives, though. With proper maintenance, they could even lead close-to-normal lives if not a painless existence. Combat Arthritis with Knowledge To fight arthritis, it is crucial that…

Psoriasis is a noncontagious, chronic, inflammatory disorder. Patients with psoriasis inherit a genetic predisposition for the disease which can sit dormant in the body. After major stress to the body or immune system the disease can be triggered. Often choosing to manifest on the elbows, knees, and scalp. There are 7 different classification of psoriasis. Plaque Psoriasis which is the most common type is causes large red scaly, inflamed patches usually on the elbows, scalp, and the lumbar…

Diathermy is a medical treatment using the production of heat in a part of the body by high-frequency electric currents to stimulate the circulation, relieve pain, destroy unhealthy tissue or cause bleeding vessels to clot. Diathermy has positive effects for osteoarthritis due to the biological effects of the condition. Osteoarthritis is a degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. This usually effects the hip, knee and thumb joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common…