When diagnosing cancer a series of different tests are used. According to the ACS, “The signs and symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects the organs or tissues. If a cancer has spread, signs or symptoms may appear in different parts of the body” (2012). That’s true for the most part, but sometimes cancer can be where it shows no signs or symptoms until it gets much bigger and in the later stages of the disease. The ACS goes on to say that, Cancers of the pancreas, for example, usually doesn’t cause symptoms until they grow large enough to press on nearby nerves or organs (this causes back or belly pain).
One very common reversible cause of dementia is depression . A reaction to medication/ side-effect of medication/ toxic build up of medication is another common cause. Some medications affect the levels of neurotransmitters and can produce dementia-like symptoms. Well-known causes of reversible dementia include hypothyroidism, infections, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Electrolyte imbalance may be confused with dementia, as can dehydration or poor nutrition.
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,
Jinx the different types of treatments that are out there to help treat the endometriosis. Showing Mrs. Jinx that there are medications she may be able to take to help with the pain and with the endometriosis spreading, as some medications like birth control can cause your body to release less estrogen and progestin's which will prohibit the growth of the endometriosis cells. I also explain to her that sometimes once she becomes pregnant that it will slow down the spread of the endometriosis as she is not having her menstrual cycles. I can tell she is feeling a little relieved, so I go on explaining that when the doctor does the laparoscopy that he might laser off the endometriosis that is visible and this might prevent it from coming back. I explain to her that with endometriosis that it is a patient to patient treatment plan as everyone is different.
Adequate rest can relive it. Client may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation due to the cancer treatment. Client may experience mild complications like itchy skin, lymphedema, erectile dysfunction, and sleep disorder, hair loss, anemia etc. One of the major complication of cancer is metastasis and it one of the primary reason for death due to cancer. Care approach with cancer
As the body ages, the large intestinal walls weaken. When this happens, sacs, or pouches, start to form on the intestinal walls. These sacs are called diverticula, and the entire condition is called diverticulosis. It’s when the diverticula, or the pouches, become infected and inflamed that diverticulitis happen. Because the symptoms of diverticulosis are oftentimes undetected, one will not know if this has developed into diverticulitis, and the severe pain that comes with sudden diverticulitis attack can be a
Many people using steroids can get liver cancer, psychological defects, have organ damage, hormonal changes, and sometimes infertility. They can increase the risk of tearing tendons, developing enlarged breasts in males, and an increase of facial hair in females. Most minor effects can lead up to life threatening or possibly even death. Many major and long-term problems include urinary trouble, aggression, paranoia, insomnia, depression, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, heart disease, aching joints, liver cancer, and liver damage. (Weebly 6) The liver can be over worked by consuming a great amount of steroids, slowing the bile movement through the liver which can increase the chances of a tumor developing.
Abdominal pain and rapid weight loss are two common symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Abdominal pain typically affects the higher area of the abdomen and travels to portions of the back. Less dramatic symptoms could include vomiting and nausea. People sometimes rule nausea out as being a major illness and do not seek medical attention. It can signal something severe or even be related to something as small as a stomach virus.
PRODUCTION OF ANTIBODIES IN DUCK EGGS AGAINST LUNG CANCER Lung cancer was chosen since majority of lung cancers is caused by cigarette smoke which contains harmful chemicals that can cause gene mutations which lead to cancer. Smoking causes the majority of lung cancers — both in smokers and in people exposed to second-hand smoke. But lung cancer also occurs in people who never smoked. Smoking causes lung cancer by damaging the cells that line the lungs. When you inhale cigarette smoke, which is full of cancer-causing substances (carcinogens), this causes changes in the lung tissue to begin almost immediately.
The thyroid also has a gland that is located at the base of the brain and controls how the thyroid works. It is called the pituitary gland and the two hormones that are produced are traveled down the bloodstream to the thyroid (Hormone). Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases out of the thyroid diseases. Basically, too many of the hormone, thyroxine are produced and given to the thyroid from the pituitary gland. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body’s metabolism which in turn makes the body have a significant weight loss, a weird heartbeat, sweating profusely, and nervousness.