Lymphedema

Definition Cellulitis is an inflammatory condition of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually found obstructing a wound, ulcer or dermatosis [10]. Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection. It may appear as a swollen, red area of the skin that will feel hot and tender to touch. Cellulitis can spread to other parts of the body however it is not contagious and cannot spread from person to person. The lower leg of the body is most commonly affected, although cellulitis can occur anywhere…

Radiation is defined as emission of energy in the form of x rays and gamma rays. It is transmitted from one place to another. Ionizing radiation is high energy waves that pass the body's tissue, that produces positive and negative charged particles. These high energy waves remove electrons from atoms and cause an interaction between the x rays and the patient. This process is referred to as ionizing radiation. The amount of energy acquired from ionizing radiation is absorbed into the patients…

found close to 10 years ago. Turner syndrome affects "1 in 2,500 every newborn girl," in the U.S. Turner syndrome is when a female has one working X-chromosome and one is altered or missing. The many symptoms include short stature, webbed neck and lymphedema, which is swelling of the hands and feet. To find out if you or a female you know has turner syndrome testing includes a lab test of your blood. Some people with turner syndrome can be diagnosed before they are even born but most are not…

ILP Review and to follow up and hospital discharged. In the meeting client was dressed in red and black shirt set. Client was wearing a summer hat and reading glasses. Client appears to be cooperative and friendly. Client continues to suffer from lymphedema and open wound ulcer; which she was hospitalized at Wyckoff Hospital. Client didn’t provide copy of discharged paper. Client continues to display the following behavior. Client beliefs that "People are out to get client and how residents at…

Presenting Complaint KB a very pleasant lady aged 79 was interviewed in her home during my GP placement. Her presenting complaint is that she has not left the house in six weeks secondary to pain in her legs, and immobility on a background history of chronic pain (diagnosed with somatoform disorder) in legs and arms since age 16. History presenting complaint- No recent medical illness, but reports a decrease in sleep and a reduction in mobility secondary to pain over last 6 weeks. Personal…

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Words have a way with me. Some would say I got the expression backwards, but I can’t explain it any other way. Ironic really for a word enthusiast, but the things that mean the most always seem above the words that describe them. A passage leaves a more lasting impression than a piece of art. A novel can strike an awe into me that is bigger, brighter, and more fantastic than the night sky itself. I’m just a word addict in every sense of the term, devouring any book in sight, listening to TED…

However, bacteria may also enter the body through the blood or the lymphatic system. Cellulitis is more common in patients with breaks in their skin. The break in the skin allows an opening for the bacteria to enter. Also, patients who have lymphedema are also at higher risk. This is due to the patient’s constant skin changes and excessive edema. Although symptoms can occur in any part of the body it is most commonly found in the lower limbs of the body. The affected area will normally become…

impaired gait, functional deficits, actinic keratosis, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, Alzheimer’s dementia disease with late onset with behavioral disturbance, atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris, lymphedema, not elsewhere classified, mixed hyperlipidemia and muscle weakness. At today’s visit he is accompanied by his case manager Laura. He is awake and disoriented. He appears confused and is a poor historian due to his Alzheimer dementia. A…

after a fall. She is in therapy for generalized weakness, balance deficit and edema. Her interventions consist of LE strengthening, balance training and gait training and compression wrapping which is done by one of the OTs who is also certified lymphedema therapist. One thing I found interesting with this patient is that she doesn’t like coming to therapy but when you remind her that she needs to get stronger to go back home to her sister she is willing to do anything . This made me realize…