Heart Disease include the following conditions 1 leading cause of death in adults in America Atherosclerosis hardening and narrowing of an artery Hypertension High Blood Pressure force of blood against the artery walls ID: 1045209
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1. Health Risks
2. Cardiovascular System: -Heart Disease include the following conditions: #1 leading cause of death in adults (in America). -Atherosclerosis: hardening and narrowing of an artery. -Hypertension: High Blood Pressure (force of blood against the artery walls). -Arrhythmia: Abnormal heart rhythm. Either too slow, too fast or irregularly. Brady= (less then 60 bpm) Tachy= (more than 100 bpm) Treatment: Stent/Angioplasty or bypass surgery (CABG)
3. Issues with the Immune System Allergies: Immune response to substances that are usually not harmful. Autoimmune Disease: Immune System attacks your own body’s cells and tissues by mistake. Examples: Celiac (can’t tolerate gluten) the I.S. responds by damaging the lining of the small intestines. Diabetes: attacks cells that make insulin. Multiple Sclerosis (MS): I.S. attacks the protective coating around nerves. Affects brain and spinal cord.
4. Common Issues with the Respiratory System * Asthma – wheezing and breathlessness caused by a narrowing of the airways. * Bronchitis – inflammation of the lung's mucous lining. * Emphysema – destruction of the alveoli (air sacs). * COPD- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
5. Digestive System Gallstones: (gallbladder secretes bile for digestion) hard deposits that block duct leading to your intestines. Ulcers: open sores that eat away at the lining of the digestive system. Hemorrhoids: inflammation of the blood vessels at the end of your digestive tract. Hemorrhoidectomy (removal) Diverticulitis: small pouches called diverticula can form anywhere-weak spots. Surgery to remove diseased part of the colon. Colon Cancer: colonoscopy (age 50) to check for ad. Cells.
6. Nervous System Issues Parkinson’s Disease: problem with the nerve cells in brain that control movement. Symptoms are shaking (tremor), stiff muscles and slow movements. May cause problems with balance, confusion and memory loss. ALS: (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) aka Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive wasting away of nerve cells in the brain and spinal column that control the muscles that allow movement. ***Symptoms: muscle weakness, inability to control movements, problems speaking, swallowing and breathing.
7. Muscular System IssuesSprain (ligaments) vs. Strain (muscles or tendons): Twist or pull a muscle vs. tendon. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) Tendon attaches muscle to bone.Ligament attaches bones to bones.Compartment Syndrome: The blood vessels, muscles and nerves get compressed in a closed area, which cuts off oxygen supply.
8. Urinary System UTI- (Urinary Tract Infection) Bacterial infection in the bladder-to kidneys. Women more prone because of smaller urethra (quick access to bladder). Symptoms: -Burning while urination-Frequent or intense to urinate-pain/pressure in back or lower abdomen-Cloudy, dark, bloody or strange-smelling urination. -Fever or chills (sign of infection) RX? Antibiotics Kidney Stones:Clumps of calcium because of chemicals in urine become concentrated enough to form a solid mass. Kidney Failure: (AKA renal) inability to filter waste from blood. Dialysis or transplant.
9. Skeletal System Issues Know the different types of fractures:
10. Male/Female Reproductive IssuesMale: Hypospadias- external urethral opening opens anywhere below the tip of the penis (rather then tip)Hydrocele- fluid dilled sac surrounding the testis. (surgically corrected)Female: -Endometriosis: lining of the uterus grows elsewhere. Can cause fertility problems. -PID- Fallopian tubes become swollen leaving scar tissue. Can be complication of STI’s and can lead to permanent sterility (no babies).