The common test performed is the anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, if the ANA test comes back positive and the patient is showing signs and symptoms common to lupus like hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen glands, anemia, chest pain, depression, confusion, seizures and a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose. The seriousness of how the body is affected varies from person to person. Treatment for lupus is aimed at controlling the symptoms. A mild case of lupus that involves a rash, fever, arthritis, pleurisy, requires little therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) are used to treat arthritis and pleurisy.
INCORRECT The most common type of cirrhosis worldwide is actually the result of hepatotoxins, such as viral hepatitis, which cause massive liver necrosis. C) All alcoholics will develop cirrhosis. INCORRECT No more than half of all alcoholics will develop Laennec's cirrhosis, which is the type of cirrhosis related to alcohol consumption. Laennec's cirrhosis is the most common form of cirrhosis in North America. D) Spouses of alcoholics are at risk for cirrhosis.
Coetaneous (skin) Lupus is a skin disease that causes a rash on the face, neck, scalp, and ears. There are 2 types of Coetaneous Lupus, discoid lupus which can cause scarring. Sub acute Coetaneous Lupus which doesn’t cause scars. Discoid Lupus is a much more rare form of lupus than SLE, although about 10% of people with discoid lupus will develop amild form of SLE. It doesn’t affect other body organs the way the SLE can.
Immune System Disorders Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) Lupus is a disease that leads to long-term inflammation of the particular tissue. It is an autoimmune system disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. It can damage healthy tissue of the skin, joint, kidneys, brain, and other organs. It’s underlying cause is not fully known but may also be caused by certain drugs. SLE is more common in women than men and can occur at any age but often most seen in people ages 10-50.
Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
However, the basis of lupus treatment involves corticosteroids, a drug related to cortisol, a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. These are potent drugs, so doctors must seek the lowest dosage with the greatest benefits. Finally, immunosuppressives may be used for patients with kidney or central nervous system problems. These drugs restrain the overcharged immune system by hindering the production of immune cells. Although the symptoms of lupus can be uncomfortable and the complications life threatening, the disease can be managed and those suffering from it can maintain a high quality of life
Smallpox is an incredibly deadly virus. It has a 20-60% fatality rate (80% in children). Small Pox has two variants, Variola Major, and Variola Minor. It comes from the Latin name Variola (once again that class helps me) meaning spots or pimple. Being a Virus, Smallpox cannot be cured, only vaccinated against.
This type of melanoma is found most often in older people who have are over sun-exposed, with damaged skin on the face, ears, arms, and upperbody. Lentigo maligna is the most common form of melanoma in Hawaii and Florida. Acral lentiginous melanoma also spreads superficially before penetrating more deeply. It is quite different from the others, though, as it usually appears as a black or brown discoloration under the nails or on the soles of the feet or palms of the hands. It is the most common melanoma in African-Americans and Asians, and the least common among Caucasians.
It may also cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes Restoril late in pregnancy. Do not use temazepam if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby.
(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. (Alvin, Virginia, Silverstein 42) Anabolic steroids can be taken orally, applied as a gel or cream, and injected. (Woolston) When injecting steroids through a syringe the possibility of contracting a blood borne disease dramatically increases. The use of anabolic steroids can affect your life in so many ways. Steroids can be particularly dangerous for adolescents because of bodies are still developing and can cause adulthood before reaching puberty.