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because they do not feel accepted; which according to research, they may not be. Isolation leads to depression and anxiety. Healthy peer friendships provide support and compassion; but without that support, patients are more likely to fall victim to symptoms of depression. Patients are isolated by their peers because patients are different than the majority. Those without pain do not have a specific medication regimen, receive treatment, or see specialists that are hours away; therefore, those…

Pharmacogenomic considerations for amlodipine include caution in patients whom have an inhibited CYP3A4 isoenzyme, which may result in stronger medication outcomes due to increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and this may require dose reduction. Symptoms of hypotension and edema should be monitored in order to determine the need for dose adjustment…

Edema is swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the bodies tissues. Edema can affect anywhere on the body but is most common in the arms, hands, legs, ankles, and feet. Signs of edema include: swelling or puffiness of the tissue under your skin, stretched or shiny skin, skin that remains a dimple after being pressed for several seconds, and increased abdominal size. Signs of pulmonary edema are shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Edema in the legs can happen from long…

Why is Sharon is experiencing the following signs/symptoms? Please provide the specific pathophysiology. (4 points) •Jaundice: Jaundice occurs when your liver doesn’t metabolize bilirubin the way it’s supposed to. Accumulation of bilirubin or its conjugates in body tissues produces jaundice, which is characterized by high plasma bilirubin levels and deposition of yellow bilirubin pigments in the skin and other tissues. Jaundice caused during the hepatic phase can arise from abnormalities in the…

Thus, we suspected that Mrs. Moore might be in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. The term dementia is commonly used to describe a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders associate with progressive cognitive decline (12). The common symptoms of dementia are “memory loss, mood change, impaired reasoning”, which eventually lead to impairment in regular daily activities (12).…

• Being overweight. • Having diabetes. SYMPTOMS • A red, pink, or brown rash in the groin area. The rash may spread to the thighs, anus, and buttocks. • Dry and scaly skin on or around the rash. • Itching. DIAGNOSIS Most often, a health care provider can make the diagnosis by looking at…

from being home to the best academic facilities, the most appealing features of this system are the excellent work ethics, evidence based medicine along with a holistic approach towards patient care. I gained insight into a systematic approach to symptoms while studying for the USMLE steps and during my exposure to the clinical settings in this country. For this reason, I chose to pursue residency in USA. So far my journey in life has been a never-ending learning phase with a mixed bag of…

This article states dehydration is a particular risk to the elderly and their cognitive functions. It is said 85% of elderly over the age of 85 consume less than a liter of water a day when the recommendation is 1500ml a day. Dehydration is identified with common diseases and the deterioration of age. This poses a serious risk for individuals with delirium, seizures, kidney stones and infections. The article states, total body water decrease with ages, from 60% to 52% in men and 52% to 46% in…

Experiencing a lot of back pain on a regular basis can be a frustrating experience as it can easily affect your quality of life in many ways. Listed below are just three of the many steps that you can take to help alleviate your back pain. Consider A Visit To A Podiatrist You should consider making an appointment with your local podiatrist if you are suffering from back pain. This is because a lot of back pain can often be traced back to issues with your feet. For example, if there are some…

CHIEF COMPLAINT: Difficulty moving legs; severe muscle cramps in legs and inability to move toes and constant crying. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: AGE, GENDER RACE: 4 day old Caucasian male. Parents complains that he is not moving his legs. Legs look emaciated. The parents describes his defecation as sporadic and not occurring every day and the left femur is noticeably shorter than the right. Patient is lethargic and suffering from spastic muscle spasms. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: The patient no…