The questionnaire was three measures of psychological stress. These were stressful life events, the negative or positive effect this had on their psychological state and how they were coping with current demands. Their stress levels were determined using a scale 3= low 12= high. The pt.s were then given nasal drops which had 1 of 5 respiratory viruses. Two days before seven days after receiving the nasal drops they were placed in Quarantine.
Chief Complaint/ Present illness: Mr. Tapping is a 32-year-old obese African-American male who visited the hospital with a chief complaint of postprandial gastralgia. The patient was well two weeks ago when he noticed the gradual onset of intermittent epigastric pain, after eating. Initially each episode lasted for ½ hour, was mild, and located diffusely in the upper abdomen. Over time the episodes lengthened to 1-2 hours, became severe, and localized in the RUQ.
In addition, he complained of intermittent pain in the right posterior lumbar area, radiating to the right flank. He also has post-void dribbling and the sensation of not having completely emptied the bladder. Earlier today, he had hematuria at the end of urination and several bouts of N&D. MEDICATION ALLERGIES: None CURRENT MEDICATIONS: Benadryl 25 mg. dailys, at bedtime. PHYSICAL EXAM: Temperature 98.6® F. Blood pressure 140/90.
You get diagnosed with diabetes through being overweight/ unhealthy diet and lack of exercise it also only appears in later life. Type 2 Diabetes can’t be passed down by generation like type 1 does. Signs and Symptoms: The main symptoms of diabetes common to both types are: * feeling very thirsty * urinating frequently, particularly at night * feeling very tired * weight loss and loss of muscle bulk http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Diabetes-type2/Pages/Treatment.aspx Signs and Symptoms Nicole has witnessed many signs and symptoms since she has been diagnosed with the condition, diabetes. For example she has rapidly lost weight in the first few week of having the condition, also she frequently needs the toilet because her body will not produce
Traditional treatments for depression such as pharmacotherapy can take between one and four weeks before any therapeutic effect is noticed and thirty percent of people do not respond to it at all (Craft, 2005). A single bout of exercise has been found to reduce the severity of depression and anxiety in clinical and non-clinical populations (Haake et al., 2009). Additionally, research indicates that the chronic effects of long-term exercise are equally as effective as pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy (Craft & Landers, 1998). Long-term exercise programs are particularly effective in alleviating the severity of depression in both clinical and non-clinical populations. They are also beneficial for anxious individuals and improving long-term well-being (Weinberg & Gould, 2011, p. 401).
A Personal Story Name of the genetic disease: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Inheritance: maternal or mitochondrial inheritance Symptoms: severe vomiting episodes three or more in a one year, absence of nausea, may also experience abdominal pain, loss of appetite, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, dehydration, exhaustion, and fever, sensitivity to light and sound and lethargy from one hr to 10 days. Treatments: So far there is no specific treatment for CVS, however to control the symptoms a patient may be given: 1. Sedatives, 2. Anti-nausea drugs (Zofran, promethazine), 3. Acid-suppressing medications 4.
The symptoms include low or depressed mood, for the same two week period (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14) which is accompanied by at least five other symptoms ranging from loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, inability to concentrate, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, self hate and suicidal tendencies (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14). Depression can be classified as mild, moderate or severe and is often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety or nervousness . (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 24) and can be graded by using a range of diagnostic tools to suite different situations for example Edinburgh post
Bulimia Nervosa Disorder is characterized as the combination of both binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occurring on average once a week for at least three months. A binge episode is defined as a person consuming an abnormally large amount of food, over a discrete period of time, than most people would consume in similar conditions. To prevent weight gain, the compensatory behaviors may include misuse of medications as well as maladaptive behaviors such as: purging and frequent dieting. Reasons for Diagnosis Criteria A1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating.
Assessing Older Adults and Others Depression has become one of the biggest problems of the contemporary society, because despite all the social factors all people have the ability to feel and suffer because of their own misfortune. According to the APA (“Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders,” 2000), depression is a syndrome of either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in most activities of the day; these symptoms represent a change from usual functioning for the individual and have been present for at least two weeks. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost 15 million American adults suffer from major depressive disorder. Facing the problem of depression among the different sections of the population, the social workers should differentiate them by the key factor – the age. As far as many factors influence the appearance of depression in variable social groups.
On the other hand, bulimia nervosa is characterized by inappropriate weight reducing behavior (vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, excessive exercise, fasting) at least twice a week and large uncontrolled binge eating at least twice a week. In spite of this extreme weight loss, people with these eating disorders usually believe they are fat and are terrified of becoming what is in fact a normal weight or shape. Anorexia nervosa most commonly starts in the mid-teens. About one in a hundred 16 to 18 year olds has the illness. It is much more common in girls.