A person who has these diseases could be embarrassed by symptoms such as constipation, stool leakage and urine leakage. These bowel and bladder dysfunctions are common in both Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis (PubMed Health 1747) (PubMed Health
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive gene disorder. This disease affects the lungs most significantly. It also affects the pancreas, liver, and intestines, and various organs. This disease is characterized by the buildup of thick, sticky mucus that can damage vital organs. This abnormal mucus can clog the airways which will lead to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infections in the lungs.
According to Brant, W. (2007) “Patients may present with virtually any neurologic defect, but they most commonly present with limb weakness, paresthesia, vertigo, and visual or urinary disturbances”. A lot of times the initial symptoms are “sensory disturbances, weakness, visual loss, abnormal gait, diminished dexterity, diplopia, ataxia, vertigo, or sphincter disturbances” (Brust, J. 2012). There can also be other more general symptoms such as malaise, fatigue, or headache caused by the initial disruption in the CNS (Brust, J. 2012).
Answer Key: C Question 5 of 20 1.0 Points Which of the following pathological conditions is complete color blindness? A. astigmatism B. retinitis pigmentosa C. achromatopsia D. monochromatism Answer Key: C Question 6 of 20 1.0 Points Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the interior of the eye? A. fluorescein staining B. ophthalmoscopy. C. tonometry. D. keratometry.
Sickle Cell Anemia Bill Hammond 1/17/13 Akron Institute Anatomy & Physiology II What is the disorder? The disorder is caused when red blood cells form a crescent, sickle like shape. These cells cause anemia by how easily they break apart. These damaged cells only live about 10-20 days and they also block blood flow by clumping together and sticking to blood vessel walls. The blockage of blood flow can cause severe pain and permanent damage to the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, spleen, and bones.
What are the symptoms of ascites? Abdominal pain, discomfort, and bloating are frequently seen as ascites becomes larger. Shortness of breath can also happen with large ascites due to increased pressure on the diaphragm and the migration of the fluid across the diaphragm causing pleural effusions (fluid around the lungs). A cosmetically disfiguring large belly, due to ascites, is also a common concern of some patients. How is ascites
It is usually in the form of vomiting and abdominal pain that can mimic necrotizing enterocolitis and may lead to delay in diagnosis. This happens because in intussusception peristalsis is disturbed and lymphatic and venous obstruction occurs causing ischaemia or perforation. In term neonates, symptoms are very similar to those of other causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction while in preterm neonates they are very similar to those of necrotizing
Some of its symptoms include weight loss, cramping, and diarrhea. Another type is jejunoileitis. With this type, fistulas may form in the affected area of the jejunum. This type also has diarrhea and cramping as symptoms ("Crohn's Disease," 2011). Gastroduodenal Crohn's disease occurs in the duodenum and the stomach.
In the Hepatic system you have an increased risk of liver tumors and liver damage. The Musculoskeletal system you begin to have premature epiphyseal plate closures, increased risk of tendon tears, and intramuscular abscesses. Some Psychological symptoms include mania, depression, aggression, and mood swings. All the information was taken from Table 2 of
Cystic fibrosis (CF) Cystic fibrosis (CF), also known as mucoviscidosis, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine. It is characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across an epithelium, leading to thick, viscous secretions. The name cystic fibrosis refers to the characteristic scarring (fibrosis) and cyst formation within the pancreas, first recognized in the 1930s. Difficulty breathing is the most serious symptom and results from frequent lung infections that are treated with antibiotics and other medications. Other symptoms, including sinus infections, poor growth, and infertility affect other parts of the body.