PtEd – GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) PROBLEM You have stomach acid or a feeling of “heartburn” and “acid brash.” CAUSE Heartburn happens when stomach contents come back up into the throat. […]
Month: January 2020
PtEd – FOLLICULITIS
FOLLICULITIS PROBLEM A bacterial (or fungal) infection of the hair follicle. Folliculitis is seen when a pustule develops, commonly on the arms, legs, scalp, and face (beard). CAUSE A.Bacterial: Infection commonly caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. B.Fungal: May be caused by yeast infection. PREVENTION/TREATMENT PLAN A.Keep skin clean and dry. B.Avoid warm, moist conditions. C.Healing generally occurs in 10 to 14 days after proper treatment with medications. D.Practice good handwashing technique, using antibacterial soaps. E.Use clean razors daily. F.Throw old razors away. G.Do not share razors. H.Shampoo scalp daily. I.Folliculitis usually resolves within 4 to 6 weeks after proper treatment. Activity: As tolerated. Diet: Regular diet. Medications: Topical and/or oral antibiotics as prescribed. You […]
PtEd – FIBROMYALGIA
FIBROMYALGIA PROBLEM You have inflammation or pain in the muscles and connective tissues, usually noted in the lower back, shoulders, neck, chest, arms, hips, and thighs. This pain […]
PtEd – FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES AND BREAST PAIN
FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES AND BREAST PAIN PROBLEM You are being treated for breast pain or breast lumpiness that is from changes in the breast tissue that are not […]
PtEd – FECAL INCONTINENCE
FECAL INCONTINENCE PROBLEM Fecal incontinence is losing mucus or stool while passing gas or completely losing stool before getting to a toilet. CAUSES There are many causes of fecal incontinence, […]
PtEd – ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME PROBLEM An acute inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, erythema multiforme is usually self-limited and benign. A severe form is known as Stevens–Johnson syndrome or […]
PtEd – EPIDIDYMITIS
EPIDIDYMITIS PROBLEM Epididymitis is infection of the gland behind the testicle that stores and carries sperm. This may be a sudden or chronic problem. Discomfort should go away […]
PtEd – ENDOMETRITIS
ENDOMETRITIS PROBLEM You have an infection of the inside of the uterus. CAUSE One or more types of bacteria that invaded damaged tissue following your delivery could cause endometritis. The […]
PtEd – EMPHYSEMA
EMPHYSEMA PROBLEM Emphysema is a chronic lung disease and incurable. Emphysema can only be managed; the goal of treatment is to improve the activities of daily living and […]
PtEd – EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILLS
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILLS The morning-after pill can be used as emergency contraception (EC) after unprotected sex or your birth control failed. There are two medications used for […]