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Many people associate epilepsy and seizures with violent movements with muscle contractions, but there are actually many types of seizures that one can have. As stated by the Mayo Clinic (2015), “Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the central nervous system in which nerve activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations, and sometimes loss of consciousness” (Para. 16). Epileptic seizures are generally caused by abnormalities in the brain that…

What is panic disorder? According to The Mayo Clinic, “A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.” Panic attacks come at random and are triggered by the environment surrounding person. In the United States of America alone, panic disorder/ attacks affect approximately 6 million adults. It is also twice as common in women then in men (National Institute of Mental Health). Panic disorder is affiliated…

Acute kidney failure “Acute kidney failure starts with the kidney(s) failure in the process of filtering waste products from the blood.” (Mayo Clinic staff, 2016). When the kidneys can no longer filter well enough, the wastes start to add up in the blood of the body and the blood levels become imbalanced. This can happen over a few days or in a short period of time. Acute kidney failure is very common in people who are already in the hospital or patients in intensive care units. “Causes of Acute…

dysfunction just to name a few (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2015). Most of these secondary factors can be treatable or alleviated with medication. The exact cause of what leads these neurons in the brain to die is unknown, but scientists believe that there are a variety of factors that contribute to this. A variety of studies have shown that Parkinson’s disease can be caused by a single mutation on the LRRK2 gene that is passed on from generation to generation (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2015). It can also be…

to gather her information from. The Mayo Clinic website makes every attempt to provide credible information. For example, they adhere to the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information which can be verified and the Mayo Clinic follows the Consumer Reports WebWatch guidelines which promote credible information on the Internet. Furthermore, the Mayo Clinic has an extensive list of accreditations and awards over the past fourteen years. The Mayo Clinic also has a list of medical editors…

when you are dealing with a concussion. When you are playing a sport and you bump your head you are most likely to have a concussion. Headache is terrible feeling of pressure in the head. (Mayo Clinic Staff) Head trauma is very common in young children. A headache can mean that you have a concussion. (Mayo Clinic Staff) A concussion that gets worse over time. If you get a serious hit to the…

Once the inside of the house has been filled to the rim, items may find their way moving into garages, yards, and the person’s vehicle(Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Difficulty discarding things resulting in clutter are usually the first signs of a hoarder. The person has severe anxiety when they try to discard items, has difficulty organizing, sorting, or categorizing their items of any sort,…

However, there are available contraceptives that can reduce the risk of an unintended pregnancy. IUD is one of the safest, effective, and long lasting birth control. IUD is excellent choice for young adults. S.W. an 21 year old presented to the clinic inquiring about a type of IUD, Para Gard. Currently, S.W. is a college student pursing her degree in nursing. She is active on campus. While not busy with schoolwork, S.W. spends her time with her boyfriend. S.W. and her boyfriend have been dating…

according to Mayo clinic organization, “is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's important source of fuel.” (By Mayo Clinic Staff Print) Type II diabetes is thought of as an Adult disease but as the rise in obesity among children grows exponentially so grows the risk of Type II diabetes in children. Controlling the disease with diet and exercise and retaining an ideal weight is first line of defense from becoming insulin dependent, (By Mayo…

proven that Vegetarians eat fewer calories which leaves them with less fat and low weight and lowers their risk of heart disease (Mayo Clinic).Diseases related to death have been linked strongly to death. Such as a study made of 500,000 people who ate red meat were 30 percent more likely to die of any cause during ten years then one who didn’t eat as much meat (Mayo Clinic). These results are sinking into society. This diet has become popular among athletes but can affect their performance if…