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Diseases
| Disease | discription | signs and symptoms | treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | disease in the breakdown of tissues of the cortex in the brain affecting people 65 and older | loss of short and long term memory, inability to concentrate, decrease ability to learn and think, changes in personality, and difficulty in talking | treated with cholinesterase inhibitors, increase fluid and nutrition, teach personal hygeine, talk and help with them |
| Multiple Sclerosis | idipatic disease where there is a buildup of scar tissue on the mylin; appears that the immune system is attacking the mylin; usually develops in ages 20-40; most often in women | muscle weakness, abnormal sensations throughout the body, loss of vision and hearing, speech problems, faigue, and lack of coordination | treat with immune stimulants, anti-inflamatories and interferons |
| Parkinson's disease | disease affecting dopaminergic cells in teh brains basal ganglia; cells are being destroyed; because of damage to filters muscles are being over stimulated; usually affects men of 50 plus age | tremors throughout the body, mask face, stooped posture, short shuffle steps, bent arms and knees, rigidity | treat with dopamine, acetylcholine, and anticholinergic drugs |
| Allergies | abnormal responses of the immune system | rash, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and difficulty breathing | treat with antihistamines, steroids, and broncodilators |
| Asthma | condition where there is constriciton, inflammation, and mucous when combined leads to difficulty breathing | sudden severe difficulty breathing and wheezing | treat with bronchodilator inhalers, steroid inhalers |
| Chronic Bronchitis | coughing up mucous for 3 months out of the year for 2 straight years; caused from smoking and working in dusty type manufacturing | coughing up mucous | treat with steriods, expectorant, and avoid the cause |
| Rhinitis | runny nose caused from viral infections, bacteria, or allergies | runny nose | treat with decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal inhalers |
| Chest congestion | mucous in the chest caused from irritants, infections, or dry air | chest mucous | treat with expectorants |
| Cough | irritatin in the trachea or lower | treat with dexpromethorphan-cough suppressant(non-script) or codeine (script) | |
| constipation | to much liquid being absorbed; material moving to slowly through the GI tract | elderly most likely to be affected | treat by eating more fiber to keep it moving |
| diarrhea | material moving through GI tract to fast | not enough absorbtion of fluid | treat with anti-diarrheals |
| inflammatory bowel disorder | can affect any part of the GI tract; Crohn's affects the small intestines; and ulcerative colitis affects the large instestines | crohns and colitis are the two main IBD's and are lifetime diseases | *** |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disorder; stomach contents moving back into the esophagus | affects loer esophagus causing pain and scarring; scarring can lead to hiatal hernia | *** |
| peptic ulcers | caused by stomach secretions | 95% of stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori (infection); which leads to a breakdown of mucous then acid and pepsin eats a hole in the lining of the stomach5% of stomach ulcers are caused from mdications | treatment involves: treating the infection with antibiotics, reducing acidity with antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors; avoiding food that are spicy or acidic |
| ADHD | condition of pesistant inattention; leads to hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining attention; affects both adults and children | lack of attention to details; impulsive behaviors, inappropriate behavior | treat with amphetamines; behavior therapy; and rewardig appropriate behavior |
| Epilepsy | brain disorder where clusters of nerve cells or neurons in the brain signal abnormally; a group of conditions that cause uncontrolled activity in the cerebrum at random times | fainting, loss of coordination, loss of muscle control, body twitching or jerking, stare into space, strange smells or sounds, falling | treated with anticonvulsants during attack, anti-epileptics for preventive, surgery, vagus nerves stimulators and diet |
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