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physical observations Flashcards

1
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what is the most unappreciated organ of our body?

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  • the skin

- its visibility makes it easy to identify abnormalities that may indicate disorders in other systems

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how does the appearance of the skin change in the presence of illness?

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  • skin colour
  • tone
  • overall condition (elasticity, dryness and sensitivity)
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3
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what else can be an indicator of a person’s overall health?

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  • shape of nails

- condition of hair

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4
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apart from dermatitis, what do most skin problems stem from?

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poor function of the digestive tract

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5
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what may some skin problems relate to?

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hormonal imbalances encountered predominantly during adolescence or to allergy and toxicity

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6
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what nutrients are particularly important for healthy skin?

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A, C, E
B complex
zinc
EFAs

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7
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a poor diet is quickly reflected by what?

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by the condition of the skin

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teenagers who take prescription drugs for acne treatment are more likely to develop what?

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candida

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what may acne problems in the chin, chest and back indicate?

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toxicity in the colon

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what may acne on the forehead/nose (T-zone) indicate?

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liver sluggishness or toxicity

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what may acne on the cheeks indicate?

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allergies

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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of dryness or seborrhoea on the scalp?

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  • EFA

- A

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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of dandruff or hair loss on the scalp?

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  • B6
  • zinc
  • sulfur
  • protein deficiency
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of nasolabial seborrhoea on the face? (characterized by rough, scaly skin on the forehead and nose area)

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  • B2

- iron

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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of acne on the face?

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  • zinc
  • A
  • HCI
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of edema or moon face on the face?

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  • protein malabsorption
  • hypothyroidism
  • allergies
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17
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of dry, red, light sensitive eyes?

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  • A
  • B2
  • B6
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18
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of puffy, dark circles on the eyes?

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  • allergies

- kidneys

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19
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of cankers, fissures in the corner of the mouth?

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  • B2

- B3

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20
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of dry lips?

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-EFA

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21
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of a red, irritated tongue?

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  • B2
  • B3
  • B12
  • Folate
  • Iron
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22
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of bleeding, tender gums?

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  • C

- CoezQ10

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23
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of dryness, hyperkeratosis on the skin?

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  • A

- EFA

24
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of stretch marks, petechia on the skin? (characterized by small broken blood vessels on the surface of the skin)

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-C

25
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of bruises, excess bruising on the skin?

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  • C

- K

26
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of thin, splitting nails?

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  • Mg
  • Zn
  • Mn
  • Cu
  • EFA
27
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of white spots on the nails?

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-Zinc

28
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of spoon shaped nails?

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-Iron

29
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of tenderness in the muscles?

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-B1

30
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of excessive fatigue in the muscles?

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  • carnitine

- CoezQ10

31
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of parasthesia (characterized by abnormal sensations of burning, tingling or aching), sensory loss?

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  • magnesium

- all B vitamins

32
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of being fidgety?(nervous)

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  • B1

- B12

33
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what are possibly deficiencies/causes of trembling? (nervous)

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-B2

34
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what do bow lines (depressed furrows) on the nails indicate?

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  • emotional distress

- severe illness or infection

35
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what do clubbed nails indicate?

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  • emphysema
  • TB
  • cancer
  • cardiovascular disease
  • chronic cough
36
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what do chronic clipping (saw tooth) nails indicate?

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-damage due to household or occupational chemicals

37
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what do dark spotted (brown or black discolouration which spreads to fingers) on nails indicate?

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-malignant melanoma

38
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what do lengthwise grooves on the nails indicate?

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  • kidney disorder
  • iron deficiency
  • tendency to arthritis
39
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what do longitudinal striations on nails indicate?

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-malabsorption

40
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what do pitting brown spots (nails resemble hammered brass) on nails indicate?

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  • psoriasis
  • alopecia
  • areata
  • vitamin C
  • folic acid
  • protein
41
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what do spoon shaped nails indicate?

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  • iron deficiency
  • anemia
  • B12 deficiency
42
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what do stepped surface on nails indicate?

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malnutrition

43
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what do Terry’s nails (dark pink or brown) indicate?

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  • cirrhosis

- psoriasis

44
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what do vertical red streaks on nails indicate?

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  • splinter hemorrhages
  • bleeding of the capillaries
  • liver disease
45
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what do vertical white streaks on nails indicate?

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  • arsenic poisoning
  • kidney failure
  • heart attack
  • sickle cell disease
46
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what do 1/2 and 1/2 (brown at tip) nails indicate?

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-kidney failure

47
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what do unusually squarish and wide nails indicate?

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  • thyroid disease

- hormonal problems

48
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what do unusually long and narrow nails indicate?

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  • pituitary

- hormone deficiency

49
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what do blue spots on nail beds indicate?

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  • impaired circulation
  • asthma
  • emphysema
  • raynauds syndrome
  • spasms of the arteries
50
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what do white marks on nails indicate?

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  • low calcium

- low zinc

51
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what do blue luna on nails indicate?

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  • disturbed liver

- delicate lungs and heart

52
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what do pale nails indicate?

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  • anemia

- liver or kidney disorders

53
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what do yellow nails indicate?

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  • delicate liver
  • lymphatic
  • respiratory
  • diabetes
  • liver problem
54
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what do red luna on nails indicate?

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-cardiac failure

55
Q

what are causes of imbalance in the skin?

A
  • poor digestion
  • hormonal imbalance
  • allergy
  • toxicity
  • nutritional deficiencies
  • bacteria or fungi
56
Q

what are recommendations for the skin?

A

A, C, E
B complex
zinc
EFAs

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