Part 2 Flashcards
Anemia
Medical condition is which there is a decreased amount of red blood cells in blood Low hemoglobin levels and oxygenation to body tissues and organs
Causes of Anemia
Excessive bleeding Chronic Disease Pregnancy Alcoholism Blood Disorders Chronic Infection Genetic Diet
Pernicious Anemia
Chronic Vitamin B12 Deficiency The digestive tract has a diminished ability to absorb vitamin B12. The stomach is not producing the “Intrinsic Factor” which combines with B!2 for absorption in the small intestine BRIGHT RED TOUNGE AND TINGLING IN FEET
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Blood Loss The digestive tract has a diminished ability to absorb iron from food products Diet contains decreased iron in food products
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hereditary Disease Small, abnormal cellular shape of red blood cells limit the cell’s ability to hold and transport oxygen throughout the body
Aplastic Anemia
The bone marrow produces insufficient levels of new red blood cells and white blood cells YOUNG PEOPLE
Myelodysplastic Anemia
The bone marrow produces red blood cells and white blood cells that do not mature or function properly OLD PEOPLE
Leukemia Disorders
Malignant neoplasm of white blood cell Bone marrow produces Increased levels of immature white blood cells
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ACL)
Rapid progression of malignancy Higher incidence in children Increased production of lymphocytes from the bone marrow and lymph nodes
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CCL)
Slow progression of malignancy Increased production of lymphocytes from the bone marrow and lymph nodes
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Rapid progression of malignancy Increased production of lymphocytes from the bone marrow
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Slow progression of malignancy Increased production of lymphocytes from the bone marrow
Agnogesic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM)
The bone marrow stops producing red blood cells
Essential Thrombocythmia (ET)
The bone marrow produces a high level of blood platelets Places the patient and a high risk for a blood clot, stroke or heart attack
Leukemia Medical Treatments
Chemotherapy Radiation therapy Human bone marrow transplant after chemotherapy Autologous bone marrow transplant Bone marrow is removed ,stored, treated and reinserted after chemotherapy
Lymphoma
Malignant proliferation of lymphocytes
Hodgkin Disease
Lymph system cannot synthesize B cell/ immunoglobin Characterized by large mononuclear giant cells
Nonhodgkin Disease
Proliferation of B and T lymphocyte cells
Causes of Lymphoma
History of Mononucleosis, Epstein Barr Syndrome , other immunological diseases Low Immune System (HIV) Exposure to Agent Orange
Symptoms of Lymphoma
Low grade fever Weight loss Skin rashes Enlarged lymph glands Enlarged liver and spleen Fatigue Night sweats Pain in musculoskeletal joints
Stage 0
carcinoma in situ.
Stage 1
cancers are localized to one part of the body.
Stage 2
cancers are locally advanced.
Stage 3
cancers are also locally advanced with indication of lymphatic spread with multiple lymph node involvement
Stage 4
cancers have metastasized, or spread to other organs or throughout the body.
Migrane Treatment
Avoid Triggers Avoid: allergens – environmental irritants – too much environmental energies (over heating or cooling) Stabilize Triggers Postural alignment and control Stress and anxiety Promote tenants of health Clean air and water – quality food and rest - exercise
Two main sinuses
maxillary and frontal
Headache Causes
Allergy – infection – structural malformation congestive sinusitis
Headache Symptoms
Pressure – pain – head ache
Headache Treatment
Tenants of Health Clear air – quality food and rest Support an enhanced immune system Nasal breathing pattern – in through the nose out the month
