PtEd – PSORIASIS
PSORIASIS PROBLEM Psoriasis is a chronic, scaly, thickened skin disorder with frequent remissions and recurrences. The skin of the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, back, arms, legs, toenails, fingernails, […]
Month: January 2020
PtEd – PROSTATITIS
PROSTATITIS PROBLEM Prostatitis is infection and/or inflammation of the prostate. Symptoms can be problems with urinating, increased frequency or painful urination, fever, or chills. You may have pain […]
PtEd – PRETERM LABOR
PRETERM LABOR PROBLEM Premature contractions and early labor put your baby at risk for premature delivery. Babies born too soon are at risk for breathing problems, bleeding into […]
PtEd – PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER DEFINITION Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are common problems experienced by women in their reproductive years. You may have […]
PtEd – POSTPARTUM: BREAST ENGORGEMENT AND SORE NIPPLES
POSTPARTUM: BREAST ENGORGEMENT AND SORE NIPPLES PROBLEM Engorgement causes swollen, tender breasts, which may have palpable nodular areas. CAUSE Engorgement may develop because of inadequate suckling by your baby. PREVENTION A.At first, nurse your baby every 2 hours. B.Make sure your baby latches on to as much as possible of the areola (darkened area around the nipple). […]
PtEd – POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA PROBLEM Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common disorder experienced by adults older than the age of 50 years in which complaints involve overall joint stiffness and […]
PtEd – PNEUMONIA, VIRAL
PNEUMONIA, VIRAL PROBLEM Viral pneumonia is an infection of the lung that causes fluid in the air sacs. You may have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. CAUSE Respiratory viruses cause […]
PtEd – PITYRIASIS ROSEA
PITYRIASIS ROSEA PROBLEM Pityriasis rosea is a very common condition characterized by a rash, which may or may not itch. You may have noticed a large scaly patch prior to breaking out with the more generalized rash. It is not known to be contagious, and you do […]
PtEd – PHARYNGITIS
PHARYNGITIS PROBLEM Pharyngitis (sore throat) is a condition that occurs when your throat becomes inflamed. CAUSE The inflammation can be caused by a virus, a bacterium, or a fungus. […]
PtEd – PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE PROBLEM Peripheral arterial disease is a condition in which fatty deposits build up on the inside of vessels that carry blood to the hands and […]