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Name two causes of a stroke
- Blood clot forms stopping flow of blood to the brain
2. blood vessel bursts inside the brain
Describe 2 major symptoms of a stroke
- FACE- may have dropped on one side
- sudden headache - ARMS- unable to lift arms
- unable to keep arms lifted
Identify 3 medical interventions to treat a stroke
- statins
- clot busting medication
- aspirin
Name the potential impacts of a stroke
Physical- paralysis, difficult walking
Intellectual- memory loss
Emotional- scared, depressed
Finanical- time off work may be needed
Explain what schizophrenia is
A mental health condition when a person can’t tell the difference between their own thoughts and reality and causes significant changes in behaviour
State 3 treatments which could help people manage their schizophrenia
Anti-psychotic drugs
Arts therapy
Family therapy
Name 4 lifestyle choices people with schizophrenia could make to help manage it
- not taking illegal drugs
- not drinking alcohol
- having good sleep
- taking regular exercise
Identify 3 possible causes of breast cancer
- being overweight
- drinking alcohol regularly
- family history
Name 4 symptoms of breast cancer other than a lump in the breast
- discharge from nipple
- dimpling of the breast tissue
- change in shape/size of the breast
- lump in the armpit
Describe the emotional impacts on someone with bowel cancer
Worried about the future
Upset as to why it happened to him
Shocked
Describe the social impacts on someone with bowel cancer
Isolation from friends (embarrassed)
Meet new people from support groups
Become closer to family as they are supportive
What tests at the hospital are used to diagnose bowel cancer
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
CT scan
What is testicular cancer
Cancer of the testicles
Identify 2 causes of testicular cancer
- smoking
- family history
Describe two major symptoms of testicular cancer
- lump in the testicle
- dull ache in testicle
Name 3 medical interventions used to help treat testicular cancer
- removal of testicle (orchidectomy)
- chemotherapy
- radiotherapy
Describe the potential impacts on someone who has testicular cancer
PHYSICAL- low fertility levels
- lack of interest in sex
EMOTIONAL- feel less of a man
- anxious for future
SOCIAL- may affect relationship with partner
- may meet new people in support groups
Describe what leukaemia is
Cancer of white blood cells
Mutation in stem cells which produces white blood cells
White blood cells make up the immune system
Name 3 symptoms of leukaemia
Tiredness
Pale skin
Bone/ joint pain
Breathlessness
Give 3 medical interventions that can help a person with leukaemia manage it
Chemotherapy
Bone marrow transplant
Blood transfusions
Discuss lifestyle changes someone with leukaemia could make to help manage it
Gentle exercise
Have a high calorie, high protein drinks
Stop smoking, avoid alcohol
Resting well
What is CHD?
When the heart’s blood supply is blocked by fatty deposit (atheroma)
Identity 3 causes of CHD
Smoking
Being obese
Family history
Give 4 symptoms of CHD
Angina
Heart attack
Sweating
Breathlessness
