Cushing’s disease is a condition where the pituitary gland releases too much adrenocorticotropic (ACTH). Those who have Cushing’s disease have too much ACTH. ACTH stimulates the production and release of cortisol, Too much ACTH means too much cortisol. Cushing’s disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland. Symptoms of Cushing’s disease include upper body obesity, round, red full face, acne, purple marks called striae, thin skin with easy bruising, backache, bone pain, bone thinning, weak muscles, hair growth on women, irregular menstrual cycle,
Because of the location, the pelvic organs are highly likely to be infected which may be catastrophic when major systems like bowel and renal are affected (Opoien, 2007). Following prolonged rapture of membranes a woman is at high risk of developing infection such as endometritis. Gilbert (2007) argued that, the rupture of membranes can cause intra amniotic infection which can quickly lead to a serious maternal infection. She further argued that, this infection can lead to septicaemia. Infection usually occurs in the post partum period (Gilbert, 2007).
These features are brought about through chemical/inflammatory mediators released from damaged tissues. The main effects of these mediators are on the blood supply, causing vasodilation (redness and heat) and increased blood vessel permeability that allow plasma proteins and immunoglobulins to pass easily into the tissues. “Pressure or nerve endings from the interstitial fluid and the effect of some inflammatory mediators such as substance P and prostaglandins that cause pain” (Dobson, 1999). In our case inflammation of a toe might be acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a rapid response to an injurious agent that serves to deliver mediators of host defense—leukocytes and plasma proteins—to the site of injury.
Being doubtful and leaving this illness untreated, the condition can last from months to a year. An approximation of nearly 400,000 or more women may undergo mood changes of Postpartum to baby blues afflicting up to eighty percent of new mothers. It strikes every 1 of 1,000 new mothers. If diagnosed properly and treated with social support, therapy, and medication; relief is highly attainable (Subcommittee of Health. 2007).
I explain pointing to the inside of the uterus that "endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial cells that normally line the uterus are seeded throughout her pelvis" (Monahan, Sands, & Neighbors, 2007, p.1692). I continue to explain "that with each menstrual period the seeded cells are stimulated by ovarian hormones and bleed into the surrounding tissues, causing an inflammatory response. The encased blood may lead to palpable masses known as chocolate cysts" (Monahan, Sands, & Neighbors, 2007, p.1692). I can tell she looks a little confused so I try to think of a way to explain what I mean. I give her the analogy of when you have a pimple and it pops and how it explodes, well this is what the endometriosis does, but when it explodes it attaches itself to other parts of your anatomy, and can form on any part of your anatomy not just your uterus.
Our genes give our body instructions e.g. the eve of hormones and neurotransmitters serotonin. When the levels of the neurotransmitters are too high, this could then result in high anxiety in the individual, whereas if the levels of serotonin are too low, this could then result in depression. The brain structure is determined by our genes (neuroanatomy). Studies show that people with schizophrenia have enlarged ventricles, meaning that there is shrinkage in the brain tissue around the ventricles.
Patients with drug induced lupus have symptoms that affect the joints, heart and lungs. Neonatal Lupus occurs with antibodies cross the placenta in pregnancy from the mother to the child. Children that are born to women who test positive for the antibody SSA/RO are at greater risk of developing lupus, although this occurring is rare. The children who do end up with neonatal lupus will see symptoms like skin rashes and even liver underdevelopment. There is an even rarer chance that they could develop a life-threating heart condition called congenital heart block or
Research being currently carried out into cystic fibrosis includes trying to find a cure through gene therapy, this would try to prevent lung disease in a cystic fibrosis sufferer. People with cystic fibrosis suffer with their lungs becoming clogged with a sticky mucus making it very difficult for them to breathe. Prevention of cystic fibrosis could be done through screening a person to see if there is any family history of the disease present. Also by testing a woman during their pregnancy, by performing an aminocentisis test which would mean a sample of fluid taken from the womb. Also "chronic villus sampling", this involvs a sample of tissue (a biopsy) taken from the placenta and tested.
A. The history of breast cancer dates all the way back into ancient Egypt, but treatments began in the 18th century and is still being researched and developed to this very day. B. My best friends mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on December 13th and had a mastectomy on December 14th. A mastectomy is removing all parts of the breast and nearby structures.
rapy Program CASE STUDY REPORT Date: 12/14/2014 Student: Lauren Schubert Facility: Redlands Community Hospital NICU Week: 5 Chief Complaint: RDS History & Physical: Baby girl born at 23 weeks old due to mother premature rupture of membranes. APGAR scores were 5 at 1 minute and 7 at 5 minutes. The baby girl weighed 500 grams and required immeadiate intubation and mechanical ventilation, surfactant was delivered post intubation. Diagnosis: RDS and prematurity Current Medications: Name Classification Action Indication for this pt Ampicillin Antibiotic Acts as an irreversible inhibitor of the enzyme transpeptidase, needed by bacteria to make their cell walls. It inhibits the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis in binary fission, leading to cell lysis.