PtEd – ECZEMA
ECZEMA PROBLEM Red, itching, scaling, and thickening of skin occurs in patches. You may have papules (bumps) with vesicles (clear fluid) that can be found especially on the […]
Month: January 2020
PtEd – DYSPAREUNIA (PAIN WITH INTERCOURSE)
DYSPAREUNIA (PAIN WITH INTERCOURSE) PROBLEM As many as 60% of women complain of pain with sexual intercourse, also known as dyspareunia. Pain may occur with insertion of and/or […]
PtEd – DYSMENORRHEA (PAINFUL MENSTRUAL CRAMPS OR PERIODS)
DYSMENORRHEA (PAINFUL MENSTRUAL CRAMPS OR PERIODS) PROBLEM Painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, can cause occasional diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and headache with periods. CAUSE A substance called prostaglandin causes most […]
PtEd – DIARRHEA
DIARRHEA PROBLEM Diarrhea is loose, watery bowel movements (BMs). CAUSE There are many causes of diarrhea, including viral and bacterial infections and parasites. PREVENTION A.Avoid raw seafood and undercooked foods. B.Store food in the refrigerator within 1 hour of cooking to prevent the growth of bacteria. Especially avoid buffet or picnic foods left out […]
PtEd – DIABETES
DIABETES PROBLEM You have been diagnosed as having diabetes. Diabetes does not go away; you have to manage it every day. It is a condition in which your […]
PtEd – DERMATITIS
DERMATITIS Inflammation of the skin that occurs from contact with an irritant substance (poison ivy, soaps, etc.). CAUSE Skin contact with irritating agent. PREVENTION/TREATMENT PLAN A.Avoid aggravating agents. B.Learn to recognize all plants (poison ivy, poison oak, etc.). C.Flare-ups are common. D.Avoid all known stimuli (poison ivy, soaps, etc.). E.Do not wear tight, restrictive clothing. F.When around irritating substances, wear gloves for protection. G.For poison ivy, wash all clothes, shoes, pets, or other substances that may have come in contact with the poison ivy oil. Activity: As tolerated. Take cool baths as needed for itching. Oatmeal baths (Aveeno bath) help soothe the […]
PtEd – DEMENTIA
DEMENTIA PROBLEM Dementia is a progressive mental impairment that can lead to memory changes and loss, altered thinking processes, and behavior changes. CAUSES Dementia is caused by degeneration and loss […]
PtEd – DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROBLEM You have inflammation or a blood clot in one of the veins in your body. Phlebitis is inflammation, and thrombosis means a blood clot. […]
PtEd – CUSHING’S SYNDROME
CUSHING’S SYNDROME PROBLEM Cushing’s syndrome has many symptoms, including weight gain, obesity, moon-shaped face, excessive hair growth, easy bruising, thin skin, muscle weakness, decreased or no menstrual periods, increased […]
PtEd – CROHN’S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS
CROHN’S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS PROBLEM Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that produces abdominal pain, ulceration, formation of […]