structures and functions that are affected by multiple sclerosis are they myelin sheath‚ which is the insulation that coats the nerves of the body on the spinal cord and the brain. This happens by the slow erosion of the myelin sheath by chronic inflammation. This affects the central nervous system‚ optic nerves‚ the muscles‚ the
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under family of Liliaceae. Aloe consumed externally and internally as well. It is used externally to treat several skin burn conditions‚ sunburn and poison oak‚ infections‚ and eczema. It is confirm that juice from Aloe vera ease pain and decrease inflammation. It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties in treating cuts and abrasions. Aloe juice used to treat people with ulcerative colitis‚ an inflammatory bowel disease. Moreover it acts as a remedy for coughs‚ wounds‚ ulcers‚ headaches‚ arthritis‚
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type of sponge or cushion to keep pressure off the helix while you sleep (ear prosthetic). Applying a cream or ointment (topical therapy) to: Kill bacteria. Reduce inflammation. Increase blood flow. Injection therapy‚ which may involve: Getting injections of steroids to reduce inflammation. Getting cartilage injections to cushion the nodule. Having surgery to remove the nodule. This may be done if other treatments do not help. Surgery may involve: Freezing
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the thin sac that surrounds the heart (known as the pericardium). This can cause pain as the inflamed pericardium rubs against the heart. Fluid can build up in the pericardium‚ which can compress the heart and affect its function. What causes pericarditis? Pericarditis can be caused by infection from a virus‚ bacterium or fungus. Viral infections are the most common cause of pericarditis in children. Pericarditis can result from injury to the chest. It can
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control of defecation. This is why Zachary may be bleeding when he uses the bathroom. If the ulcer eats a hole into the wall of the stomach‚ bacteria and partially digested food can spill through the opening into the peritoneum causing severe inflammation of the abdominopelvic cavity and the visceral peritoneum‚ which covers some of the organs (Jenkins&Tortora pg.825‚ 856) Zachary’s stomach contributes to the formation of ulcers in other parts of the G.I. tract by the acids needed to breakdown food
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young adults between 20 and 40 years of age. It is an autoimmune disease‚ meaning that it results from the body’s immune system attacking its own cells. In this case‚ the immune system attacks myelin‚ the substance that coats nerve fibres‚ causing inflammation and damage to
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This portfolio will provide evidence of my experience in an acute care setting. I will provide an appendix giving a brief summary of a patient I cared for whilst undertaking a placement in an acute setting. This portfolio of evidence will be based on a patient diagnosed with sepsis secondary to her chest infection. I will discuss extensively the aetiology‚ pathophysiology and clinical features of a patient presenting with sepsis treated in an acute care setting. I will explore the role of the different
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reduce pain caused by inflammation of the facet joint Both Traumeel and Cortisone are used to treat patients with migraines. A migraine headache is caused by an enlargement of blood vessels that causes a release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. These chemicals cause inflammation and the increasing inflammation of the arteries worsens
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Introduction Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth‚ it is a multifactorial influenced by genetics as well as by the environment [1]. Periodontitis is characterized by persistent inflammation‚ connective tissue breakdown‚ and alveolar destruction [2]. It is initiated by specific bacteria within the plaque biofilm and progresses due to an abnormal inflammatory immune response to those bacteria [3]. It is the major cause of tooth loss and is
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potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant women about the effects of an
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