Leg ulcers often develop after a skin infection or injury, such as a cut or puncture wound. Children with sickle cell anaemia have an increased risk of developing leg ulcers this is due to the lack of normal blood cells. Which means their leg does not receive the nutrients it needs to keep skin and surrounding tissue healthy. Delayed Growth Red blood cells provide the oxygen required for physical development. In sickle cell anemia, it is likely that a child will experience delayed growth compared with other children.
Some of the causes of CHF are weakened heart muscles, damaged heart valves, blocked blood vessels in the heart (which may lead to cardiac arrest), Exposure to alcohol or drug substances, high blood pressure, ongoing untreated arrhythmias, genetic diseases effecting the heart, and there are many other things that could cause CHF, this just lists a few. There are also a few causes that are done because of unhealthy habits such as smoking, obesity and lack of exercise, high sodium intake, excessive alcohol use, and noncompliance with medications and therapies directed by physicians. Those are the causes,
The utilization of social work could have offset the cold and insensitive manner that HIV/ AIDS patients received. Currently the use of social work is more applicable in the fight against AIDS, as social workers continue to make significant and vital contributions whenever they see the challenge of
Addison’s Disease Definition: is a rare and chronic endocrine system disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. It is characterised by a number of relatively nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain and weakness, but under certain circumstances, these may progress to Addisonian crisis, a severe illness which may include very low blood pressure and coma. Risk Factors: * have cancer * take coagulants (blood thinners) * have chronic infections like tuberculosis * had surgery to remove any part of your adrenal gland * have an autoimmune disease, like type 1 diabetes or Graves’ disease Causes: Addison's disease results when your adrenal glands are damaged, producing insufficient
The damage the it causes to the organs can be fatal. Around 1.5 million Americans suffer from this disease. This disease also varies widely in it severity. Some people have such a mild form of it, they don't even know that they have it while other can control the flare ups from lupus with over the counter medicines
The infertility is caused by chronic lung disease on the menstrual cycle, as well as thick cervical mucus that blocks the migration of sperm, although it is possible for them to conceive and to have successful pregnancies. Still, pregnancy can worsen the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis, so be sure to discuss the possible risks with your doctor. Other complications: -Osteoporosis. People with cystic fibrosis are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis, a dangerous thinning of bones. This may be linked to the body's inability to absorb vitamin D, which helps build strong
Pregnant women are more likely to have complications because sickle cell anemia affects so many body systems. Some of the more life threatening complications are stroke, pulmonary hypertension, acute chest syndrome, and organ damage. A stroke can happen due to the sickle cells blocking the flow of blood to the brain which can lead to a seizure, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and numb or weak legs and arms (Ernzen 1997). Acute chest syndrome can also be caused by the blocking of blood vessels in the lungs and make it very difficult for the pregnant women to breath which can prevent the baby from being properly
As previously stated within history many programs and institutions have been put into place in order to further assimilate the mentally disabled into society. An example of this change in today's society can be illustrated within an interview between Sara Oliver-Carter, Highmark vice president of diversity and inclusion, and Halle Stockton in which Carter states, “Employing people with disabilities is not only the right thing to do, it’s the best thing you can do for the business,’ she said. ‘It has an absolute impact on the bottom line.”(Stockton, H. 2014). Individuals such as Carter believe that those with mental disabilities can only improve society and deserve the same chances as someone else. And as it may be slow progress achieving equality for all workers like Michael Kissel who makes little to no pay it may now be a hope instead of only a dream for those
The organization’s website discusses the mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders that are experienced by young people. They are determined to help improve the quality of life for those affected directly or indirectly by these disorders. Reliability & Credibility: I trust this resource because since its establishment in 1953, the AACAP is a leading national and professional medical association. Research Goals: I found this resource very helpful because it allowed me to analyze and compare different viewpoints from contributing physicians. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Website: http://www.afsp.org Summary: The AFSP is a not-for-profit organization that began in 1987.
CHAPTER TWO LITERITURE RIVIEW 2.1.1 SPINAL CORD INJURY Spinal cord injury is a low incidence and high cost disabilities that require individuals to make extraordinary changes in their lifestyles. SCI is associated with permanent physical disabilities and eventually decreased in life expectancy among this population. Besides this injury cause burden to the patients as well as their family in term of socioeconomic, psychological and physical burden (Ibrahim et al., 2013). Spinal cord injury can cause a partial and total loss of voluntary motor function and sensation at or below the injured site (Dubras, 2001). DiPiro (2015) defines spinal cord injury (SCI) results in chronic sensory and motor deficits below the level of injury and related to