Pathology Flashcards
What is a sign?
signs can be detected - a physical rash, hives, high blood pressure - something that can be physically seen or tested for
what is a symptom?
Something that the patient can feel themselve - nausea, pain, fatigue, anxiety or thirst
Localised?
means that it is in one area or a specific organ
systemic?
the whole body is effected for example - the flu
acute
begins suddenly is short lived and resolvable - chicken pox, cold, broken bone
chronic
Long term and can not always be resolved - diabetes, Crohns, arthritis
chacexia
wasting away or muscle wasting - common with aids or cancer
cyanosis
represents low oxygen in the body - the skin will appear a bluish hue
fever
Temp above 37.8 degrees
inflammation
localised swelling, reddness, warmth and pain
jaundice
is the yellowing of the skin and in some cases the whites of the eyes - issue with the liver - high levels of bilirubin
odema
excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid in the body tissues - can be a sign of kidney issues
pallor
paleness and lack of colour - can be due to anaemia or shock
Aetiology
cause or origin of the diesease
diagnosis
naming the diesease
prognosis
how the disease will progress and the outcome for the patient
pathogenesis
cause and the mechanism of the diesease
fight and flight hormones {2}
adrenaline and noradrenaline
long term stress hormone
cortisol - secreted by adrenal cortex
