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Week 7 - Pain, Womens & Mens Health Flashcards

1
Q

T/F all inflammation is painful

A

False

Not all inflammation is painful; but all pain has inflammation (probably)

Inflammation and pain are closely related

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2
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Calor

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Heat

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3
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Dolor

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Pain

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4
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Rubor

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Redness

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5
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Tumor

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Swelling

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6
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Functio laesa

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Loss of function

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7
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What are tests for systemic inflammation (4)

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ESR
CRP
hs-CRP
Homocysteine levels

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8
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What are dietary foods that reduce inflammation?

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Vegetables, fruit

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9
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What dietary foods need to be eliminated to reduce inflammation?

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Sugars
Junk foods of all kinds
High processed foods

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10
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Anti inflammatory fats (3)

A

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Fish oil

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11
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What foods is Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in?

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Omega-3 fatty acids
Natural fat in vegetables, beans, fruits, red meat, diary

Seed oils: flaxseed, canola, wheat germ, walnut oils

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12
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What foods is

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) found in?

A

Omega 6 fatty acid,but anti-inflammatory

Oils of borage, evening primrose, black currant, hemp

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13
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From a 1981 BMJ article, what was the sole cause of decades of rheumatoid arthritis pain?

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Corn

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14
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In dental patients, what was the outcome for using ginger, ibuprofen and placebo for pain?

A

Ibuprofen was most effective day of surgery

And then ginger was just as effective

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15
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What is the conclusion for turmeric/curcumin use in arthritis?

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Turmeric/curcumin is superior to placebo and not inferior to pain meds

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16
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What is omega-3, omega-6 role in severe HA?

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Increase n-3 AND reduce n-6 significantly improves HA hours per day, HA days, and HA quality of life

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17
Q

Migraine qualities

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Pulsing, throbbing
Nausea, vomiting, photo or phono-phobia

W>M

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18
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1/3 of migraineurs can predict the onset of migraine because of a

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prodromal “aura”

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19
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Triggers for migraine

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Stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, flashing lights, lack of food or sleep, diet

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20
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What are foods that can trigger migraines?

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Tyramine - aged meats and cheeses
MSG
Aspartame
Nitrites - processed meats, salad bars to keep salad from turning brown

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21
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What are some diets/things that may help?

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Elimination diets
Weight loss if obese
Frequent meals
Carbohydrate restriction
Gluten restriction
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22
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Migraine triggers such as stress, menstruation, alcohol and some diuretics deplete

A

Magnesium

People with migraines have lower Mg levels in RBC, mononuclear cells, serum and brain tissue

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23
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What B vitamin might relieve migraines?

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B2, riboflavin

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24
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What herb might be beneficial for migraines?

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Butterbur herb

25
Q

Pain-safe foods for migraine

A

Brown rice, cooked and dried fruits, cooked green and yellow vegetables, water, condiments

26
Q

T/F histamine is a trigger for migraine

A

True

27
Q

Histamine is found in

A 
Red wine
Champagne
Beer
Fish
Sausage
Pickled cabbage
28
Q

How long do caffeine withdrawal headaches last?

A

~4 days

29
Q

Sinus headache food group cause?

A

Dairy

30
Q

What is one thought process in preventing pain in low backs?

A

Prevent blood vessel blockage

31
Q

What are 2 herbs that might work for LBP

A

Salix alba - white willow bark

Harpagophytum procumbens - devil’s claw

32
Q

What is a vitamin that might help with pain reduction

A

Vitamin D

33
Q

What two vitamins might be good for osteoarthritis

A

Glucosamine

Chondroitin

34
Q

Diet change that might help rheumatoid arthritis

A

Fasting + vegetarian diet

35
Q

Dietary triggers for arthritis

A 
Dairy
Corn
Meat
Wheat, oat, rye
Eggs
Citrus
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Nuts
Coffee
36
Q

What is the severe version of PMS called

A

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

37
Q

When do symptoms of PMS or PMDD remit?

A

Onset of menses

Only during late luteal phase of cycle

38
Q

Key hormonal changes in PMS

A

Estrogen levels elevated

Progesterone reduced

39
Q

What needs to be r/o in the Tx of PMS?

A

Hypothyroidism

Depression

40
Q

What supplements are good for PMS

A

B6

Magnesium

41
Q

Herbs for PMS (4)

A

Dong quai
Licorice root
Black cohosh
Chasteberry

42
Q

T/F meditation can alleviate many PMS sx

A

True

43
Q

Most Sx-producing food for PMS is:

A

Chocolate

44
Q

T/F Calcium can help PMS symptoms

A

True

45
Q

Pyridoxine (B6) was shown to significantly help what Sx of PMS?

A

Emotional Sx (not somatic or menstrual Sx)

46
Q

What is a key thing to do for women with PCOS

A

Loss weight / maint healthy weight

47
Q

Low sperm count associated with (2)

A

Morbidity

Mortality

48
Q

What are supplements that may help male infertility?

A

No strong studies, but:

Selenium
CoQ10

49
Q

Antioxidant supplementation helps [men/women] with infertility issues

A

Men

50
Q

Omega 3 helps [men/women] with infertility issues

A

Women

51
Q

When has a woman reached menopause?

A

No menses for 12 months

Generally naturally after age 40

52
Q

T/F breakthrough bleeding in a perimenopause woman can be a sign of cancer

A

True

53
Q

Genistein

A

Soy-derived isoflavone and phytoestrogens

54
Q

Genistein helps reduce

A

Hot flashes

55
Q

What are the side effects of menopausal hormone replacement therapy

A

Increased heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, blood clots

56
Q

Proliferation of cellular elements of the prostate without malignancy

A

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

57
Q

BPH may result in chronic bladder outlet obstruction that may lead to (5)

A 
Urinary retention
Renal insufficiency 
Recurrent UTI
Gross hematuria
Bladder calculi
58
Q

Inverse Association of what food and BPH?

A

Soups
Pulses
Cooked vegetables
Citrus fruit

59
Q

Anecdotally, what might help with partially or completely reversing urinary symptoms of BPH?

A

Eliminating dairy

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