Chronic hyper uricaemia is the most important risk factor for gout. Risk of acute gout rises with urate…
Abstract Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the human immune system is overactive. Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and can last up to several years (Lupus Foundation of America, 2014). Autoimmune means the immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign invaders and healthy tissues within the body. Therefore, the body attacks itself by creating auto-antibodies that destroy the remaining healthy tissue (Lupus Foundation of America, 2014).…
One of the home remedies for gout that I haven't tried is Epsom salts. So I have no direct experience of its effectiveness. But I have done a deal of research and have found many instances where people have spoken about how well it worked for them, and I have discovered many health articles on the subject which also seem to speak highly of it. So, bearing in mind that I cannot vouch for its effectiveness -- although I've no reason to believe that it isn't as good as people say -- here's a summary of factors you should be aware of...…
Lupus is short for a known condition called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means the body, attacks its own cells. It affects different organs including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys, and the brain. At least 5 million people worldwide have a form of lupus but more than 90% of the patients diagnosed with this particular deadly disease are women. People that usually develop this disease are young teens and middle-aged adults.…
Lupus is a fundamental immune system infection that happens when your body's system assaults particular tissues and organs. Irritation caused by lupus can influence a wide range of body frameworks including your joints, skin, kidneys, platelets, mind, heart and lungs. Lupus can be hard to analyze in light of the fact that its signs and indications regularly copy those of different sicknesses. The most unmistakable indication of lupus a facial rash that takes after the wings of a butterfly unfurling crosswise over the two cheeks happens in numerous cases however not all becomes lupus. While there's no cure for lupus, medicines can help control side effects.…
I chose lupus for my autoimmune disease. “Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.” (Mayo Clinic, 2015). Lupus can cause inflammation that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood calls, brain heart and lungs. Symptoms for lupus are fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash on face, and shortness of breath and chest pain.…
million people worldwide have some form of Lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues. This disease is three times more prevalent among people of color and 90% of those people are women. In over half of all Lupus cases a major organ will be affected such as the kidney and brain. In the kidney, nephrons are structures that filter the blood.…
Lupus Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system begins doing the opposite of what it is supposed to do, meaning that it does not recognize the body’s cells and begin attacking them as if they were invaders. There are different types of lupus and this paper will cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common type of lupus. Despite being such a common disease, lupus is difficult to diagnose due to the fact that its symptoms mimic other diseases. On top of that, there is no known cure for lupus, but there are ways to keep it under control so that the people with it can live relatively normal lives.…
overdoesBeing responsible with your pain killers is super important. Just because you have strong pain killers and you don't get addicted doesn't mean someone else won't. If you break your arm and the doctor prescribes a painkiller to help with the pain for the next few days, you need to keep them in a high place or locked up. Esspecialy if you have children or family members with you. Not saying that you can't trust your family.…
Lupus It is a chronic auto-immune disease with a wide range of clinical presentations. 9 out of 10 people with lupus are women. The disease usually strikes between late teens and early 40’s, although it can occur in older individuals. Ethnic groups like those with Asian or African ancestry are more at risk of developing the disease and it can be more severe compared to Caucasian groups.…
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 was cold and gloomy. It was the day of my macroeconomics and microeconomics final. It was also the day I checked into urgent care at Good Samaritan Hospital. I was diagnosed with lupus in the fall of 2013. Doctor’s visits had become routine ever since.…
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be a doctor’s go-to prescription rather than the strong, addictive…
Chronic illness threatens the well-being of the elderly population. Impairments and restrictions imposed by the illness can dramatically impact the afflicted persons emotional well-being and outlook on their life. As a professional practicing nurse, throughout this discussion I will share my personal experiences, beliefs and values on what wellness in chronic illness means to me and contribute my thoughts and ideas about chronic illness amongst my colleagues. As a practicing nurse in an emergency department and a cancer center I have witnessed hundreds of patients afflicted and living with some form of a chronic illness that has caused them to lose control over their own bodies.…
Gap Q: What have been doing since u graduate med school? (Timeline) Since I graduate in 2009, I had a lot of amazing experience in both personal and career… All these experiences, I wouldn’t trade for the word good or bad they have made me who I am today. I made a timeline for you to make easier for u. After I graduated from a med school year 2009, I worked as a duty doctor in the tertiary care hospital for 2yrs which provided me ample patient contact and clinical experience in diverse areas.…
We now know that gout also can be caused by certain medications that raise uric acid levels, such as aspirin; diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide; and immunosuppressant drugs, such as cyclosporine (rheumatology.org ). Chronic gout can lead to crystal deposits (sodium orate) of uric acid (a normal byproduct of purines) in the tissues, particularly in and around the joints. Either the body starts to increase production of uric acid or, more often, the kidneys cannot remove the uric acid well enough, so it builds up. Some of the needle-shaped crystals move outside the bloodstream and usually take hold around the joints. This causes severe pain and inflammation and over a longer period of time, can cause joint destruction.…