PtEd – MANAGING YOUR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
MANAGING YOUR PARKINSON’S DISEASE PROBLEM Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a problem with the central nervous system that causes progressive muscle rigidity and tremors. The ability to move your […]
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PtEd – MANAGEMENT OF ULCERS
MANAGEMENT OF ULCERS PROBLEM An ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine because of stomach acid. CAUSE The cause of ulcers is not fully understood. A bacteria called Helicobacter pylori and certain drugs have been identified as possible causes. PREVENTION Modify your […]
PtEd – LYMPHEDEMA
LYMPHEDEMA PROBLEM Lymphedema is the backup of fluid in the lymphatic system into an arm or leg. The fluid causes severe swelling, which restricts movement and can lead […]
PtEd – LYME DISEASE AND REMOVAL OF A TICK
LYME DISEASE AND REMOVAL OF A TICK PROBLEM Ticks are vectors for Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. You have been diagnosed with Lyme disease. CAUSE Lyme disease is […]
PtEd – LICHEN PLANUS
LICHEN PLANUS PROBLEM A chronic skin eruption, lichen planus is not cancerous or contagious. It frequently appears as small, slightly raised, itchy, purplish bumps with a whitish surface. […]
PtEd – LICE (PEDICULOSIS)
LICE (PEDICULOSIS) PROBLEM A parasite called a louse has been found on your body or hair. Lice tend to live on the scalp, eyebrows, or genital area, or […]
PtEd – LACTOSE INTOLERANCE AND MALABSORPTION
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE AND MALABSORPTION PROBLEM You have problems digesting milk (lactose) products or have problems with malabsorption. Lactose intolerance can cause gas, bloating, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea […]
PtEd – KNEE EXERCISES
KNEE EXERCISES Knee exercises will strengthen the muscles that support the knee joint. Strong muscles protect the knee joint by keeping the knee in place and causing […]
PtEd – JAUNDICE AND HEPATITIS
JAUNDICE AND HEPATITIS PROBLEM Jaundice is a yellow tinge of the skin. Your blood contains too much bilirubin—a yellow pigment found in bile, which is a fluid secreted […]
PtEd – IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) PROBLEM Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an irritative and inflammatory disorder of the intestine. You may have diarrhea, constipation, or problems with alternating constipation […]