This condition is diagnosed by: Medical history. Physical exam of the vagina. Testing a sample of vaginal fluid under a microscope. This sample may show a large amount of bad bacteria or the presence of abnormal cells. Doing an acidic test (pH test) of vaginal fluid. How is this treated? This condition is treated
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Hearing Loss - Health and Resources Tracy L. Scarborough HCS/212 January 12, 2015 Deanna Dubay Hearing Loss - Health and Resources Intro Hearing loss is one of the most common anomalies in the general population and is largely irreversible. For most, it’s caused by heredity, old age and, over time, by exposure to loud noises such as technology devices and occupational hazards. Singularly, trauma to the ears can cause short term hearing loss due to disruption in conduction. Loud venues (concert)
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AP2 Dr. Halstead Unit 8 case studies Tricia Kanipe The Case of the Man with the Swollen Kidneys Mr. Newman is a 49 year old male who has hematuria, fever and severe flank pain. He also has bilateral lumbar tenderness, bilateral renal enlargement, liver enlargement, ankle and facial edema, skin pallor, and lung sounds suggest pulmonary edema. His vital signs are as follows: BP 172/100, heart rate 92 beats per minute, and a temperature of 102.2 F. There have been some labs done. His red blood
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both sides of the body and are worse when she first wakes up, which is symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis include: - Fever - Weight Loss - Tender, warm, swollen joints - Morning stiffness - Fatigue - Pain and swelling can occur in the same joints on both sides of your body. The doctor will perform a physical exam checking the joints for redness, warmth and swelling. Checking the patients muscle strength and reflexes can also help determine if the she is suffering
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Cervical Subluxation Cervical subluxation is a separation of the neck bones (cervical vertebrae) that occurs because of injury to the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together. The cervical vertebrae are made up of seven bones. These vertebrae support your head and also protect the spinal cord as it passes through the neck. CAUSES This condition may be caused by injury or trauma with sudden impact. It commonly occurs when the neck is extended too far. This can happen from: • A car accident.
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an exam room. Sitting in the waiting room, I reflect on all that is to come. I will be getting vaccines so that I can teach for a month in Cambodia. When I come back I will be able to student teach and then graduate. Yes, I am so looking forward to graduation. Deep in my thoughts, I miss hearing the nurse call my name. The little old woman with a little too much perfume on nudges me and points to the door. Grabbing my coat, I whisper thank you before heading for the door. Inside the exam room
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Functions of Reproductive System ❑ Procreate species ❑ Manufacture important hormones ❑ Pleasure Stages of Life ← Embryologically, males and females start out “sexually indifferent” ← Gonads, ducts and externally identical structures ← At 5 weeks gestation changes start to take place ← Puberty: reproductive organs grow to adult size and reproduction becomes possible ← Between 10 and 15 ← Influence of rising levels
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BIO483 Exam #4 Review Comprehensive and/or early Weeks Know all conditions that cause splenomegaly All associated diseases with EBV Week 1 Mechanisms of Cellular Adaptation Types of necrosis and pathology where most likely found. Apply the definitions of Atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, hypoplasia, dysplasia, and metaplasia. Week 2 Pain Throughout Organ Systems General anatomy of kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, male and female reproductive organs. Costochondritis
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only been present for a short time. Chronic bronchitis is a long term condition; to be diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, you must have a cough with mucus most days of the month for at least 3 months. Some symptoms of bronchitis are chest discomfort, fevers, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A chest x-ray may be needed if a health care provider detects pneumonia. The health care provider would listen to your lungs with a stethoscope listening for abnormal breathing. Most people do not need antibiotics
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Urinary Frequency, Adult Urinary frequency means urinating more often than usual. People with urinary frequency urinate at least 8 times in 24 hours, even if they drink a normal amount of fluid. Although they urinate more often than normal, the total amount of urine produced in a day may be normal. Urinary frequency is also called pollakiuria. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • A urinary tract infection. • Obesity. • Bladder problems, such as bladder stones. • Caffeine or alcohol
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