Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin‚ or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be acute[->0] or chronic[->1]. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Bursae are fluid-filled cavities near joints where tendons or muscles pass over bony projections. They assist movement and reduce friction between moving parts. Bursitis can be caused by chronic overuse‚ trauma‚ rheumatoid arthritis[->2]‚ gout[->3]‚ or infection. Sometimes the
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2.7 Factors that predict the attitudes of parents towards fever The factors that predict the anxiety of parents when their child is suffering from fever have been recognized in some research works . According to Impicciatore et al.‚ an optimistic association was identified among Italian mothers’ worries regarding the inadequate sources of information about mild to moderate fever management in their kids‚ inability to manage the children having fever and mothers having low learning capacity(Impicciatore
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Diagnosis The CBC showed that the patient had minor leukocytosis. The ESR revealed a high sedimentation rate. Finally‚ the heterophile antibody test came back positive‚ affirming the diagnosis of Mononucleosis. Treatment We prescribed the patient ibuprofen for the fever‚ edema and pain. We also gave a steroid shot to help immediately subdue symptoms. Patient was instructed to get plenty of rest and not to do any strenuous
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Charley Horse‚ otherwise known as muscle spasm or cramp‚ is a painful involuntary muscle contraction that don’t relax for several seconds or more. In other words‚ the muscles become hard‚ stiff‚ and sore.I think almost everyone experiences muscle spasm‚ at any age‚ and occurring any time of the day. It can occur in any muscles‚ but they are most common in the calf and foot. Muscle spasm also occur in the thigh‚ the hands‚ arms‚ abdomen‚ and on muscles on the rib cage area. Normally‚ spasm is not
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abdominal pain. What to order: Depend on which area is hurting. Consider imaging if acute change in quality or quantity of pain from admission. Management: PO non-opiates: - Tylenol 325mg: 1-2 tabs Q6H prn(max 3g/day if normal hepatic function) - Ibuprofen 400mg: 1 tab Q4-6H prn (give with food & consider PPI‚
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accidently closed the door on his finger. TM reports the initial pain as 6/10‚ and after ice X 20 minutes his pain was at 2/10. Tm describes the pain as pulsating pain. TM denies any numbness or tingling sensation to his left index finger. TM refused any ibuprofen or acetaminophen‚ stating that he has difficulty swallowing the pills. O: On inspection of the left index finger a finger mild swelling‚ nail bed intact‚ and a subungual Hematoma the fingernail. On palpation‚
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Arab country by population 33.8 million. You do not have to make a doctor’s appointment by time. You tell them either in the morning of the afternoon and you show up either in the morning or the afternoon and is a first come basis. You cannot buy ibuprofen over the counter you have to go to a pharmacist. When you are in the hospital you have to supply almost all the things you think you will need while staying at their hospital like water‚ sheets‚ blankets‚ pillows‚ and Kleenex’s. You will not be provided
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited conditions that affect the red blood cells. People affected with sickle cell disease produce abnormally shaped red blood cells that causes health problems. Sickle cell disease is caused by a defective gene passed on from the parent to the child. Sickle cell disease is condition that is considered serious and lifelong. People of African descent are mainly affected with sickle cell disease in addition to ‚ Caribbean‚ Middle Eastern‚ Eastern Mediterranean
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Whiplash in St Louis is a neck injury. This injury occurs when the neck suddenly moves backward then forward. Generally‚ whiplash occurs during a car accident‚ although it can happen from a sudden impact or blow. When the sudden impact occurs‚ it causes a strain on the neck that stretches and tears the tendons in the neck. Symptoms of Whiplash in St Louis includes pain‚ tightness‚ poor range of motion and muscles feeling hard. You may feel pain when turning your neck to the side or looking up and
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Aging‚ obesity‚ smoking‚ high fat and low fiber diets‚ a sedentary lifestyle. Certain medications have been known to increase the risk of diverticulitis. These include steroids‚ opiates‚ and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Symptoms include: • Abdominal pain in the lower left side is the most commonly reported symptom‚ • gas and bloating‚
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