HLTH 2501: diseases associated with adolescence Flashcards
what do the biological chances typical of adolescence result from?
the hormonal activity stimulated by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
GnRh
gonadotropin-releasing hormone; this is released from the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of gonadotropins from the pituitary (LH and FSH)
gonadotropins
are LH and FSH
why does linear growth occur for longer in males?
because the epiphyseal closure is delayed in males
why do males develop more muscle mass than females?
because of the anabolic action of male sex hormones (androgens and testosterone)
in what stages does adolescence growth occur in?
first limb growth, then hip and shoulder, then and increase in muscle maass
what nutrients are important during adolescence development?
Ca+ and vitamin D
how is the cardiovascular system impacted during adolescence growth?
the BV is increased as well as the strength of cardiac contractions, although pulse rate decreases
burning fat and adolescence
is begins to decrease after puberty due to metabolic changes; thus obesity can be common in younger individuals
what can obesity as an adolescent lead to?
increased risk for diabetes type 2, cardiovascular disease (due to increased blood cholesterol and elevated BP), strokes and permanent joint damage (due to musculoskeletal problems)
overweight vs obese
overweight refers to an excess of muscle, bone, fat or water whereas obese is an excess of fat
how is obesity determined?
BMI (body mass index); this is calculated based on age, height, and weight
when is an adolescent considered obese?
when the BMI is at the 95th percentile or greater for their age; 85th-94th percentile is at risk for obesity
metabolic syndrome
may be defined in various ways but includes three factors: presence of significant abdominal fat, changes in glucose metabolism, and changes in lipoprotein metabolism
how prevalent is metabolic syndrome?
present in 1-4% of children and adolescents and 49% of those who are clinically obese young people
primary cause of metabolic syndrome?
obesity
what is the underlying cause of metabolic syndrome?
is the release of insulin antagonists by adipose tissue, thus more body fat results in more insulin resistance
why are musculoskeletal disorders common in adolescents?
because muscular development lags behind skeletal growth, thus, less support is available for the weight-bearing areas
kyphosis
aka hunchback and is an increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine; a milder form may develop in adolescents
what is commonly the cause of kyphosis in adults?
secondary to osteoporosis or tuberculosis
what do teens often present kyphosis?
because they are taller than their peers, insecure about this breasts, or muscle support is inadequate
what are complications of kyphosis?
it can interfere with lung expansion and ventilation
lordosis
is an exaggerated concave lumbar curvature or swayback
causes of lordosis in adolescents
poor posture and obesity (because the center of gravity for the body is altered and can cause changes in vertebral alignment)
scoliosis
is a lateral curvature of the spine affecting both the thoracic or lumbar area, and may be accompanied by rotation of the vertebrae
scoliosis and adolescence
may become greater during growth sprouts
2 classifications of scoliosis
structural or functional
structural scoliosis
is a primary spinal deformity, of which 80% are idiopathic and genetic factors play a role; females are impacted much more; 2 subgroups are congenital and degenerative
congenital scoliosis
is part of structural group and includes developmental defects such as hemivertebrae and urinary tract disorders
degenerative scoliosis
may develop in older individuals with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis which create an unstable vertebral column
functional scoliosis
develops secondary to another problems such as unequal leg length, spinal nerve compression, or unequal spinal muscle support
what are possible results of unequal spinal muscle support?
loss of the normal curvature which can result from partial paralysis, trauma, MD, cerebral palsy, or spinal tumors
signs of abnormal spinal curvature of scolosis
loss of alignment of the hip and shoulder and rotation of the vertebrae which affects the pelvis and thorax
treatment of scoliosis
exercise, braces, but most often surgery is required using instrumentation and fusion of the vertebrae
osteomyelitis
is an infection of the bone and is associated with minor trauma such as fractures and soft tissue injury
who is osteomyelitis common in?
younger males
why may osteomyelitis develop?
because a bruise or sprain leaves the area vulnerable to blood-borne organisms from another site such as a skin boil, an abscess, or sinusitis
most common organism causing osteomyelitis
S. aureus