Discuss the genetic basis, incidence and effects of cystic fibrosis in human population Cystic fibrosis is a type of inherited genetic disorder that has affected human population for centuries. It was first clearly described by Dr Dorothy Andersen in 1938. Before this, cystic fibrosis was misdiagnosed as lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis. The discovery of this fatal disease leads to the research in medical laboratory to find out the causes, effects and cures for this disease. Throughout the centuries, many patients of this deadly disease died without being cured at very young age.
It is a physical condition affecting the brain. It can be caused by various things such as age, down syndrome and genetics. It is caused when abnormal clumps called either plaques or tangles interfere with how the brain cells work and communicate which cause them to die. People with Alzheimer’s also have a shortage of chemicals that help with the transmission of the brain. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may change as the disease progresses.
later the person may become confused and may find it difficult to understand what is being said. Vascular dementia This describes all forms of dementia caused by damage to the blood vessels to the brain Symptoms can occur suddenly after a stroke or over time through a series of small strokes known as multi infarct dementia. Lewy bodies This form of dementia gets its name from the tiny spherical structures made of proteins that develop inside nerve cells . their presence inside the brain leads to the degeneration and death of brain tissue affecting memory , concentration and language skills . People with lewy bodies often suffer hallucinations.
Honestly it took many years before the numerous doctors and specialist over seeing her care even knew what the cause of her depression, fatigue, and generalized pain was. Thirteen years later I’m more educated about Lupus and I know how difficult it can be to see a loved one suffer for years with no relief in sight. And knowing that Lupus is the elusive, undiagnosed culprit for many people’s suffering is frightening to me. I feel that it’s important to educate others about the suspected causes, life changing symptoms, and various treatments of Lupus. To better understand all of this we need to know what Systematic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE is.
Mr Lusk is a seventy eight year old male who has been admitted to hospital because of wandering, Mr Lusk’ wife has reported progressive memory loss and an inability for him to perform daily tasks like shopping. Mr Lusk was given a mental status exam which did show problems with memory, insight, orientation, judgement and language skills which may help in the diagnosis of Dementia. This essay will define what Dementia is and also investigate the signs and symptoms that Mr Lusk has presented with and ways in which health organisations would be able to help Mr Lusk and his family deal with his illness. 1. Discuss the deficits Mr Lusk has presented with.
Multiple Sclerosis the Silent Battle Randall Anderson COM/172 June-09,2014 MR. Wollenberg Multiple Sclerosis the Silent Battle At age 37 Amy's life changed forever, and it started with muscle spasms in the legs during sleeping and eventual numbness from the waist down. Her first thought was maybe she had pinched a nerve in her back, but decided to visit her doctor for a better explanation. Not more than an hour after leaving the doctor's office Amy received a call from the doctor instructing her to go to the hospital and admit herself. Several test and 6 days later Amy is diagnosed with MS and her life is forever changed. Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease that attacks the central nervous system.
Abstract ALS is a motor neuron disease that is 100% fatal. There is no cure for ALS yet, and there is also very little information of the cause of ALS. People that suffer from ALS usually don’t start showing symptoms until their 50’s. The symptoms of ALS are at first you start to have shaking of the arms and legs, then after a while you lose control of your arms and legs. After you lose control of your arms and legs breathing will already have become difficult, and will soon no longer be possible to do on one’s own, so they will go on a breathing machine until total respiratory failure and death.
Those experiencing hypoglycaemia may exhibit aphasia--the inability to use or understand words. Hypoglycaemia can also produce hemiplegia, the inability to control motor functions, often on just one side of the body. Tumours or masses occurring in the central nervous system or brain can also mimic a stroke. Although masses typically increase in size progressively over time, the onset of symptoms may be sudden, just as a stroke. As the mass impedes on the brain or blood vessels, symptoms such as seizures and speech problems can occur.
The causes of initial hospitalization generally fall into three categories. The first is from the disease itself, such as inflammation or organ failure. The second is from other conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, which commonly coexist with lupus. The last category included infections. It has been noticed that the same drugs that suppress the immune system so that lupus can't attack the body also reduce a person's ability to fight off bacterial and viral infections.
As the illness progresses, mental deterioration becomes pronounced and involuntary movements, blindness, weakness of extremities, and coma may occur. People wit the disease may also experience insomnia, depression, or unusual sensations. CJD does not cause a fever or other flu like symptoms. They eventually lose the ability to move or speak and enter a coma. Pneumonia and other infections often occur in these individuals and can lead to death.