Schizophrenia is a serious, reoccurring brain disease that affects up to one percent of the world population today (Mental Health America, 2011).Schizophrenia is often misunderstood among the general public and can easily slip past concerned friends or family members of the patients suffering with this disease. Many signs of schizophrenia are closely related to that of depression or even laziness (National Mental Health Institute, 2007). Major indicators of the disease that persist for at least two weeks include: the constant hearing of voices and the feeling of being watched, feeling of indifference to very important problems, changes in personal interest abruptly or mass changes in personal hygiene, and bizarre behavior or new obsession with
* REDUCE STRESS – TRY TO AVOID THINGS THAT CAUSE YOU STRESS. OFTEN, A SINGLE BLOOD PRESSURE DRUG MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE, AND YOU MAY NEED TO TAKE TWO OR MORE DRUGS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE THE MEDICATIONS PRESCRIBED TO YOU. FOLLOW YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY, TREAT, OR CONTROL POSSIBLE CAUSES OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. WRITE A CONCLUSION IN WHICH YOU EXPLAIN IN ONE PARAGRAPH WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT IN DOING THIS ASSIGNMENT AND HOW IT HAS CHANGED THE WAY IN WHICH YOU WILL VIEW LIFESTYLE DISEASE OR BEHAVIOUR IN THE FUTURE FROM THIS ASSIGNMENT, I HAVE LEARNT THAT BLOOD PRESSURE IS THE PRESSURE THE BLOOD EXERTS AGAINST THE BLOOD VESSEL WALLS AS THE HEART PUMPS.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe; they are very different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through. The results of bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor performance in work or school, and even suicide. However, bipolar disorder can be treated and people with the illness can lead full lives as if they did not even have the disorder. The disorder usually develops between the late teens and the early adult years; most cases start before the age of twenty five.
Gaining greater understanding how the limbic system and other areas of the brain operate is essential to identifying potential obstructions that disallow the normal flow of chemicals/communication within the brain, which may cause a person to become depressed. Additionally, hormones levels are another biological factor which can lead to depression. Imbalances of cortical, for example, such as an excess amount or uneven distribution over a period of time have been noticed in depressed patients (Sahelian,
Preventative measures such as educating about the effects of thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use or bottle-feeding since early detection and treatment is key in minimizing complications. The potential damage orofacial myofunctional disorders have on a person’s self-esteem, communication and functioning ability in addition to future dental problems and the lack of familiarity most people have with OMD, should prove that this disorder needs more attention and more
There is no right way to heal the brain from addiction, but SPECT imaging is a vital tool in helping people to appreciate what is happening with their brain. Some studies have shown that those who endure substance abuse can also be affected by
(D) Health promotion & Maintenance: * Patient prefers to eat before daily hygiene ( bath and oral care) * Patient is diabetic and is at risk of hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic. * Patient is not able to recorgnize or vabalize when he is hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic. * NANDA Problem: * Ineffective health maintenance related patient not able to self medicate as evidence by patient srating on bed while hypiglycemic. Nursing Interventions: * Educate patient on the importance of hygiene ,especially oral care before meals * Encourage patient to socialize and need to spend time out of bed to prevent ulcer formation. * Refer patient to a support group once discharged to help him keep up with his diabetic teaching.
For instance, Vicodin and Oxycodone help alleviate pain that classifies them as a narcotic in its simplest form. Furthermore, Valium and Ambien reduce brain function for a period, classifying them as depressants. Even though one is under the supervision of a doctor, one can become dependent of the pills to function. Under the supervision of doctors, the possibility of addiction happening lessens, but still possible. The best a doctor can do is if the traits start to appear is to wean the patient off the medicine.
Some treatments have been proven more harmful than good. Medications such as antidepressants and mood stabilizers have just as many side effects as what they can help. Psychotherapy is also an effective way of treating the disorder. This involves four elements of therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)- assists people with bipolar disorder to help them change bad thoughts to good thoughts Family-focused therapy involves the person who has the disorder accompanied by family members. The patient can use this therapy to help open doors of communication with their loved one Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy involves structuring a routine for the person so that everything seems normal Psychoeducation helps the patient by educating them about the illness or disorder and how to cope with everyday life living with the
Pain killers are intended to relieve pain, cough and diarrhea. People who abuse on pain killers take them to block the brain from receiving pain messages. Their intake is much higher than normal in order for them to get the similar feeling they would to an illegal drug. There are withdrawal symptoms that can cause people to become more dependent on the drug. Usually people who abuse pain killers are people who are facing psychological problems.