The Human body is extraordinary! Everything we are able to do is because of our human body. I will be talking about the five Systems that each carry an important function. The ability to move, generate heat, feel (touch sensation), relieve pressure, and most importantly the last system I will be talking about which gives the ability to pump blood throughout the body! Unfortunately, the Human Body does get attacked by disease and disorders too. This paper will contain diseases and disorders that can bring the Human Body down, but also the medications that are used to treat these diseases and/or disorders. The five Systems are Skeletal, Muscle, Integumentary, Urinary, and Cardiovascular.
Skeletal System First we will start with the Skeletal …show more content…
It comes from a buildup due to internal bleeding and or swelling of tissues. You can catch this disease from a crash injury, a burn, or injury that penetrates the skin. “This disease is very rare there has been less than 20,000 United States cases per year.” (Mayo Clinic) If diagnosed it requires medical treatment right away and lab tests are usually required. “This can be short term, usually resolves in days or weeks”, according to Mayo Clinic website. The pain is severe and feels as if you’re getting stick with pins and needles. Also, weakens the area that is affected. Surgery is the only treatment for Acute Compartment syndrome. The surgery cuts open the compartment tissue to relieve pressure. This will help restore the blood flow. Although surgery is for treatment there are some pain medications to take to help with the pain. Myasthenia gravis is another disease part of the muscular system. “This disease is a weakness and rapid fatigue under voluntary control.” (Mayo Clinic) This is also one of those rare diseases that are found in the U.S. with less than 200,000 cases per year. However, this is a chronic pain that last years or even a lifetime. Lab tests are required and this disease can’t be cured, but can be treated. “Symptoms include weakness in the arm and leg muscles, double vision, and difficulties with speech and chewing.” (Mayo clinic) Some of the medications that can help are Edrophonium and …show more content…
This is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. Psoriasis is said to be an immune system problem, this is said because there are certain triggers that cause this disease. The triggers include infections, stress, and cold. This disease however is very common. There is more than 3 million cases per year. This disease can’t be cured, but can be treated, it is also a chronic diagnosis that last years. “Unpredictable and irritating, psoriasis is one of the most baffling and persistent of skin disorders. It's characterized by skin cells that multiply up to 10 times faster than normal.” (WebMD) Psoriasis is usually found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. Medications for Psoriasis are Acitretin and Salicylic