Oedema is when fluid collected in the spaces between the cells in the body. The fluid leaks out of the damaged cells. The fluid can not be drained with a needle and probably won't improve by taking water pills. The build up of the fluid causes the affected tissue to swell up. The swelling can happen in one part of the body. For example, when you can injured, or it can also be more general. Along with the swelling and puffiness of the skin, oedema can cause stiff joints, raised blood pressure and pulse rate, aching, tender limbs, skin discoloration, weight loss or weight gain, and areas of the skin that hold an imprint of your finger when pressed. Oedema can happen anywhere in the body, but it usually happens in the feet and ankles. This
is called peripheral oedema; other types of oedema are cerebral oedema- which affects the brain, pulmonary oedema, which affects the lungs, and macular oedema, which affects the eyes. The term idiopathic oedema is used to describe cases of oedema where it can not be found. Often people with oedema have an underlying health condition like: thyroid disease, chronic lung disease, pregnancy, heart failure, liver disease, malnutrition, kidney disease, and medication like corticosteroids, medication for high blood pressure, and the contraceptive pill. Standing or sitting for long periods of time are the most common oedema causes in the legs. Some other causes may be a leg surgery or leg injury, a blood clot, burns on the skin, and severe varicose veins. It usually clears up itself, but GP might suggest measures to help lower fluid retention like, raising your legs a few times a day to help with your circulation, losing weight (if you are overweight), avoiding standing and/or sitting for long periods of time, and exercising regularly like walking, swimming, and/or cycling.
Cellulitis is an inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue. We think he got Cellulitis when he was living in Tanzania. Some symptoms of Cellulitis are swelling of the skin, pain and tenderness, swollen glands, and redness of affected area. Cellulitis mostly occurs in the legs. Cellulitis usually only affects one side of the body and the patient only had an infection on his right leg and foot. This explains why the skin was infected on his right leg. Cellulitis is treated very quickly with antibiotic therapy. Cellulitis can also come from edema, which explains why the patient had
My disease is Streptococcal pneumonia or pneumonia is caused by the pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. Streptococcus pneumoniae is present in human’s normal flora, which normally doesn’t cause any problems or diseases. Sometimes though when the numbers get too low it can cause diseases or upper respiratory tract problems or infections (Todar, 2008-2012). Pneumonia caused by this pathogen has four stages. The first one is where the lungs fill with fluid. The second stage causes neutrophils and red blood cells to come to the area which are attracted by the pathogen. The third stage has the neutrophils stuffed into the alveoli in the lungs causing little bacteria to be left over. The fourth stage of this disease the remaining residue in the lungs are take out by the macrophages. Aside from these steps pneumonia follows, if the disease should persist further, it can get into the blood causing a systemic reaction resulting in the whole body being affected (Ballough). Some signs and symptoms of this disease are, “fever, malaise, cough, pleuritic chest pain, purulent or blood-tinged sputum” (Henry, 2013). Streptococcal pneumonia is spread through person-to-person contact through aerosol droplets affecting the respiratory tract causing it to get into the human body (Henry, 2013).
starts with a tingling and weakness starting in a persons feet of legs and slowly spreading
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 27 million Americans (LeMone, Burke, Bauldoff, 2011). It is caused when the cartilage in the joints breaks down, causing the bones of the joint to rub against one another. This causes pain, stiffness, and loss of motion in the joint. Osteoarthritis is most prevalent in those 65 and older, but can affect those of any age. In addition, African Americans and Hispanics report a higher incidence of arthritis than Caucasians (LeMone, Burke, Bauldoff, 2011). Although the cause is unknown, it is believed that the increasing age of the population, prevalence of obesity and injuries add to the progression of the condition. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body; however, those of the hand, hip, and knee are often the most common. This condition may be asymptomatic, or may present symptoms including soreness, stiffness and pain. The symptoms are more common in the older population, those with limited activity levels, and those who are obese. Joint cartilage thins over time, causing an increased risk for symptoms in the elderly, and obesity puts extra pressure on the joints during activity. Osteoarthritis is commonly diagnosed with the use of a physical assessment along with results of radiology testing such as X-Ray and MRI.
A cold foot below the site of the ankle injury. This can occur if the blood vessels passing through your injured ankle were also damaged.
Cellulitis is an acute spreading bacterial infection of the connective tissue, dermis and subcutaneous layers of the skin (ProQuest 07/2012 pg.5). Characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, tight/shiny skin and pain. It is sometimes accompanied by fever, swollen lymph nodes, chills and fatigue. Cellulitis first appears on pink-to-red minimally inflamed skin. The area of infection rapidly becomes deeper red and increases in size as the infection spreads. Occasionally, red streaks may radiate outward from cellulitis. Blisters or pus filled bumps may also be present (skinsight 12/2012 pg.5). The main culprit is the bacteria Streptococcus and Staphylococcus which can enter through a break in the skin.
toxins leave the body. "The infected limb should be elevated and direct pressure should be
Slime is a special play material made up of tangled polymer. It is mostly made by mixing polyvinyl with the chemical compound known as borate ions, you can describe it as a liquid and mix it in a sizable container for mixing. In a more difficult explanation, slime is more commonly known amongst scientists as a Non-Newtonian fluid. These are thick liquids that have a numerous selection of viscosity.
Inflammation is the first step that every wound takes to repair and heal itself. The purpose of inflammation is stop the bleeding and not let the injury get worse. When inflammation occurs, the healthy cells isolate themselves so the damaged cells can get cleanup by phagocytes. While that is occurring mast cells are activated to release histamine which causes vasodilation in the affected area. Vasodilation is when blood vessels expand in the wounded area. Vasodilation causes red blood cells, water, heat, and clotting proteins to be leaked out in the affected area. The redness and the heat from the wound is coming from the leaked red blood cells. Swelling is caused from the leaked water from vasodilation. The pain is also caused by the water that leaks out during vasodilation because the H2O presses against your nerves. Inflammation causes an increase of nutrients(for ATP), oxygen(for ATP), white blood cells(fight off bacteria), blood-clotting proteins,
In 2002, There was a horrible illness which is called severe acute respiratory syndrome, the abbreviation is SARS. SARS is a horrible disease which spreads fast. However, during the time, people post some fake news online and says vinegar and Isatis root are good for the illness. Therefore, people start to become crazy and buy those things but those are not good for the disease. One more example of myself experience. Recently, I have come down with a case of eczema, something I had never experienced before. My aunt read about a cure for eczema online that said that I should wash with hot water because hot water stimulates blood flow and dissipates the eczema. To my dismay, the eczema spread all over my body and I suffered horribly. I had to
Utilizing supplements is one of the better preventive measures against the eczema skin disorder. If eczema has already occurred, then taking medication together with supplements can make the whole treatment process more effective.
Oud is very common in the world in the world of music these days; it's very commonly used in Arabian countries, Greek, Turkish, Byzantine, Persian, Armenian, North Africa (Chaabi, Classical, and Spanish Andalusian), Somali and Middle Eastern. Its name derives from the Arabic for 'wood,' and this refers to the strips of wood used to make its rounded body.
I am to write about an animal that is not very well known by the general populous. This animal must also be a natural resident of the continent of Africa. Rather than report one of the countless deer or goat-like quadrupeds of Africa, I am reporting an animal more microbial in nature. The animal this paper about is known as Onchocerca volvulus.
Scleroderma (SSc) or systemic sclerosis is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Many features of SSc are well known including inflammation, small-vessel vasculopathy, and overexpression of Extracellular Matrix (EMC) protein and fibrosis of the skin, lungs, and other internal organs. This study looks at different molecules that play important roles in the biological pathways in Scleroderma. Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor-gamma (PPAR-ᵞ) is involved in regulation of fibrosis and adipogenesis in SSc. PPAR-γ has been found to be low in several cell types in SSc patients and African American (AA) donors. It is believed that healthy AA donor’s monocytes have similar characteristics to SSc patients’ monocytes. High levels of Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGFβ), Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and Interleukin-13 (IL-13) levels are responsible for the decreasing of PPAR-ᵞ expression in monocytes isolated from SSc patients and healthy AA donors. Caveolin-1inhibits pro-fibrotic monocytes functions by up-regulation of PPAR-ᵞ and inhibition of monocyte migration. Treatments of monocytes derived from SSc patients