PtEd – MONONUCLEOSIS
MONONUCLEOSIS PROBLEM Mononucleosis (mono) is an acute, infectious, viral disease. Mono causes fever, sore throat, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands. CAUSE Epstein–Barr virus causes mono and is spread to other […]
Month: January 2020
PtEd – MILD HEAD INJURY
MILD HEAD INJURY PROBLEM Mild head injury includes any bump, jolt, or blow to the head that affects normal brain function, possibly causing confusion or a loss of […]
PtEd – MIGRAINE HEADACHES
MIGRAINE HEADACHES PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with migraine headaches. There are many ways that a migraine headache is described, including pulsating on one side of the head […]
PtEd – MENOPAUSE
MENOPAUSE DEFINITION Menopause is the cessation of menses (stopping of menstrual periods) for 12 consecutive months and is generally experienced in women between 45 and 55 years of […]
PtEd – MASTITIS
MASTITIS PROBLEM You have an infection in your breast tissue, not your breast milk. CAUSE The most common organism causing mastitis is Staphylococcus aureus. The immediate source of the organism is almost always the nursing infant’s nose and mouth. Mastitis often develops […]
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 […]
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. […]