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Some questions on Chronic Ailments
Cardiac health? Exercise: Should you suffer from any symptoms like, short breath, joint pains,
nasua, dizziness, etc first see a doctor Diet: Lower the amount of total fat Lower the amount of saturated fats Lower cholesterol intake Eat more complex carbohydrates like starch and fiber Lose weight Blood pressure Should you suffer from fatigue, anxiety, dizziness and headache and in
severe cases , confusion, visionchanges, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, shortness
of breath, palpitations and ear noises, nose bleed and sweating, you should be
first evaluated by a doctor Some test will need to be done. Reduction of sodium intake
a.
They should go for a medical checkup b.
They should eat well ballance and nutricianal foods c.
Take a suppliment where nessessary d.
Exercide moderately (Walks), Get fresh air, interact with
people e.
Avoid the poisions (nicotine, alchol, sugar, soda, grape
dirivatives, euckyliptes, f.
Medical check-up recommended: TEST
CONDITION
FREQUENCY History & Physical
Various discorder
Annually Breast
Breat cancer
Monthly
That it is a complex psychiatric disorder Caused by a combination of factors Such as individual psychodynamics, family relationships, cultural values
and genetic predisposition. I wal add personal relationships as well be it
social or at work. Some people have these disorders for other reasons than psychological or
emational ones. A person may have characteristics of more than one eating disorder Professional help is necessary, the sooner the better, Recovery can take a long time There a similarities between Anorexia and Bulimia
Your pulse is the rate at which your heart
beats. As your heart pumps blood through your body, you can feel a throbbing in
some of the arteries close to the skin's surface. The two arteries that are
easiest to use for taking your pulse are the:
To take your pulse, place two fingers gently
on the artery. Do not use your thumb because it has its own pulse that you may
feel. Count the beats for 30 seconds; then double the result to get the number
of beats per minute. The usual resting pulse for an adult is 50 to
100 beats per minute. Certain illnesses can cause your pulse to change, so it is
helpful to know what your resting pulse is when you are well. To obtain your
resting pulse, count your pulse after you have been sitting or resting quietly
for at least 10 minutes.
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The patient should sit or lie in a
comfortable position to ensure that temperature readings are taken in similar
locations each time and to minimize the effects of stress
or excitement on the reading. The manufacturer's guidelines should be
followed when taking a patient's temperature with a digital, tympanic, or
disposable thermometer. Dot-matrix thermometers are placed next to the skin and
usually held in place by an adhesive strip. With the tympanic thermometer,
caregivers should ensure that the probe is properly inserted into the ear to
allow an optimal reading. The reading will be less accurate if the sensor cannot
accurately touch the tympanic membrane or if the ear canal is clogged by wax or
debris. A mercury thermometer can be used to monitor
a temperature in three body locations:
Before recording a temperature using a
mercury thermometer, the caregiver shakes the mercury down by holding the
thermometer firmly at the clear end and flicking it quickly a few times with a
downward wrist motion toward the silver end. The mercury should be shaken down
below 96°F (35.5°C) before the patient's temperature is taken. In maxillary placement, the silver tip of the
thermometer is placed under the patient's right armpit, with the patient's arm
pressing the instrument against the chest. The thermometer should stay in place
for six to seven minutes. The caregiver can record the patient's other vital
signs during this waiting period. After the waiting period has elapsed, the
caregiver removes the thermometer and holds it at eye level to read it. The
mercury will have risen to a level indicating the patient's temperature. The procedure for taking a patient's
temperature by mouth with a mercury thermometer is similar to the maxillary
method except that the silver tip of the thermometer is placed beneath the
tongue for four to five minutes before being read. In both cases, the
thermometer is wiped clean and stored in an appropriate container to prevent
breakage. To record the patient's rectal temperature
with a mercury thermometer, a rectal thermometer is shaken down as described
earlier. A small amount of water-based lubricant is placed on the colored tip of
the thermometer to make it easier to insert. Infants must be positioned lying on
their stomachs and held securely by the caregiver. The tip of the thermometer is
inserted into the rectum no more than 0.5 in (1.3 cm) and held there for two to
three minutes. The thermometer is removed, read as before, and cleansed with an
antibacterial wipe. It is then stored in an appropriate container to prevent
breakage. This precaution is important as mercury is poisonous when swallowed. Liquid-in-glass thermometers contain
alternatives to mercury (such as colored alcohol), but are used and stored in
the same manner as mercury thermometers
It is very
important to ask the folloing questions to the patient. Do you have a
history of a heart attack? Do you often feel
dizzy or faint? Have you ahd
chest pains? Do you have bouts
of sweating, nausea or difficuilty breathing? Has doctor told
you before, that you have : heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetic, taking high blood pressure medicine are you 45 and not use to hard excesise? If any answer is
yes, then patient should check with his/her doctor befor attempting the step
test I personally use
a heart rate monitor (The Polar Watch with chest starp) to measure my heart rate
before, during and after exercise. By establishing you VO2 and maximum heart
rate, you can deside in the HR Zone you should excersice.
Normally it is cause due to chemicals added for instance: This is now on the label of goods: Tartrazine coloring
dry added to food causing asthmatic symtomps. Monosodium glumate flavour
enhancer cuaing anxiety,facial flushing and chest pressure
BHT/BHA Preservatives & coloring agents (yellow) causing chronic hives in
adults
Sulphite preservatives Used for “stay fresh” on salads to prevent browning, causing
asthmatic attacks (fresh shrimps, mushrooms, potato chips, dried fruits
& wine)
Aspartame
sweetening agent, causing mental retarders in babies
Test with biores
allergy on person and food? The “Keep it in
the right hand test”?
There are various birth control methods, with various successes,
prescribe and non-prescribe, some with lesser enjoyment and some with a little
bit of inconvenience and those that require very carefull tracking: 1.1
Male Condom, Latex/Polyurethane
Description:
A sheath placed over the erect penis blocking the passage of sperm. 1.2
Female Condom
Description:
A lubricated polyurethane sheath shaped similarly to the male condom. The closed
end has a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina. 1.3
Diaphragm with Spermicide
Description:
A dome-shaped rubber disk with a flexible rim that covers the cervix so that
sperm cannot reach the uterus. A spermicide is applied to the diaphragm before
insertion. 1.4
Lea's Shield
Description:
A dome-shaped rubber disk with a valve and a loop that is held in place by the
vaginal wall. Covers the upper vagina and cervix so that sperm cannot reach the
uterus. Spermicide is applied before insertion. 1.5
Cervical Cap with Spermicide
Description:
A soft rubber cup with a round rim, which fits snugly around the cervix. 1.6
Sponge with Spermicide
Description:
A disk-shaped polyurethane device containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9. 1.7
Spermicide Alone
Description:
A foam, cream, jelly, film, suppository, or tablet that contains nonoxynol-9, a
sperm-killing chemical 1.8
Oral Contraceptives--combined pill
Description:
A pill that suppresses ovulation by the combined actions of the hormones
estrogen and progestin. A chewable form was approved in November 2003. 1.9
Oral Contraceptives--progestin-only minipill
Description:
A pill containing only the hormone progestin that reduces and thickens cervical
mucus to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. 1.10
Oral Contraceptives--91-day regimen (Seasonale)
Description:
A pill containing estrogen and progestin, taken in 3-month cycles of 12 weeks of
active pills followed by one week of inactive pills. Menstrual periods occur
during the 13th week of the cycle. 1.11
Patch (Ortho Evra)
Description:
Skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body that releases the
hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream. 1.12
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring (NuvaRing)
Description:
A flexible ring about 2 inches in diameter that is inserted into the vagina and
releases the hormones progestin and estrogen. 1.13
Post-Coital Contraceptives (Preven and Plan B)
Description:
Pills containing either progestin alone or progestin plus estrogen 1.14
Injection (Depo-Provera)
Description:
An injectable progestin that inhibits ovulation, prevents sperm from reaching
the egg, and prevents the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. 1.15
Injection (Lunelle)
Description:
An injectable form of progestin and estrogen 1.16
Implant (Norplant)
Description:
Six matchstick-sized rubber rods that are surgically implanted under the skin of
the upper arm, where they steadily release the contraceptive steroid
levonorgestrel. 1.17
IUD (Intrauterine Device)
Description:
A T-shaped device inserted into the uterus by a health professional. 1.18
Periodic Abstinence
Description:
To deliberately refrain from having sexual intercourse during times when
pregnancy is more likely. 1.19
Trans-abdonimal Surgical Sterilization--female (Falope Ring, Hulka Clip,
Filshie Clip)
Description:
The woman's fallopian tubes are blocked so the egg and sperm can't meet in the
fallopian tube, preventing conception. (h) 1.20
Sterilization Implant--female (Essure System)
Description:
Small metallic implant that is placed into the fallopian tubes. The device works
by causing scar tissue to form, blocking the fallopian tubes and preventing
conception. (h) 1.21
Surgical Sterilization--male
Description:
Sealing, tying, or cutting a man's vas deferens so that the sperm can't travel
from the testicles to the penis. (h)
The bottom-line is to handle objects in the correct manner, position and
weight Correct lifting methods to THINK before you move, lift, push even look at
something. Consider the body’s position & mechanics. How you sit, stand,
reach, twist and bend. Kneel down, come close to the object, consider the
weight, do a test list. It important to have a healthy body, of which abdominal muscles is key Do execersises to build muscles Improve the way you sit and stand Avoid becoming overweight.
Beside good nutrition, he/she must be motivated and exercise regulary Depending on the fitness condition (Resting Heart Rate/Maximum Heart Rate
the VO2 etc) and where the sportsman/women wants to achieve, will course the exercise
and dietary plan. The nutritional fuel for a sportsman is is/her intake of complex
carbohydrates – starches viz. wheat, sweet potatoes, rye, rice, potatoes,
oats, cereals, breat etc. This brakes down to glucose during digestion and is a an very important
energy source used by the muscles during exercise. Build and maintain these
levels. Fat is not really a source of energy and should be burned during
exercise. USN stuff like Prera-cut will be recommended. It is critical to take in enough good water before, during and after
exercise. as it regulates body temperature, maintain proper circulation, salt and
electrolyte and removes the wastes! To assist with endurance, sport drink is recommended for it calories and
electrolytes (sodium & potassium) Iced-tea, sugar-free sodas and fruit and vegetable juices are good
choices. Sugar should not be take in the final hour before and exercise as it my
lead to fatigue. Of cause Diabetic people should consult professional trainers.
Good nutritional habits are important for EVERYONE with a weakened immune
system. As Aid suffers suffer inter alia also of a weak immune system, eating
the proper amount, types and variety
of food (for energy) .Adequete protein – for muscle mass, minimizing infection
and building body tissue. In time of difficulty to eat, cause by a loss of appetite, taste changes,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, thrush and mouth sore, alternative eating methods
should be considered. (add milk, honey, sugar, margarine, etc / soups, gravies
etc) High calorie, protein and balanced meals Take multivitamins with minerals Avoid fad diets
Plant based foods Limit intake of high-fat
foods For most of the week, be daily moderately active for 30min Limit alcohol consumption The goal is to:
Achieve and maintain reasonable weight and
Prevention and correction of nutritional imbalances and deficiencies
Enough calories, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins and fluisin appropriate
amounts. Malnutrition is a danger. Appetite loss should be monitored to determine reasons and symptoms for
happening. Recommend foods should there be like and dislikes Teach patient to maximise up-t=time for proper food preparation and have
stock during down times. Stay away from raw eggs and raw meats
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, Call 911/or SA emergency and return to the victim. In most locations the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. BLOW Tilt the head back and listen for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.
3. PUMP If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down on the chest 11/2 to 2 inches 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at the rate of 100/minute, faster than once per second.
CONTINUE WITH 2 BREATHS AND 30
PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
Testing enables you to see how certain foods, activities, and situations
may impact your blood glucose levels. It can also help you and your diabetes
care team evaluate how effective, or ineffective, a new treatment routine or
change in medication is. For people who take insulin, self-testing allows for
more accurate dosage adjustments. 1.22
How
do I do a blood sugar test?
To get a drop of blood from a
finger or toe:
1.23
Do
I have to prick a finger or toe?
Pricking sites other than the
fingers or toes may not hurt as much. The most common alternate site is the
forearm. Other places to test include the fleshy part of the hand, upper arm,
thigh, and back of the calf. The lancet must be dialed to the maximum depth to
get enough blood from these sites. Make sure you have a meter that works for
these testing sites. The main problem with not using
the fingertips is that the blood flow through the arm is slower than through the
fingers. The slower blood flow means the blood sugar value from the arm is 10
minutes behind the fingertip. It is important to rub the site to be used on the
arm before pricking. Rubbing increases blood flow in the area. If you are having
symptoms of low blood sugar, use the fingertip. 1.24
When
should I do a blood sugar test?
In general, your health care
provider will tell you when and how often you need to check your blood sugar.
When you have just been diagnosed with diabetes you will need to check your
blood sugar more often. After you have your diabetes under control, your
provider will tell you how you can decrease your sugar checks. You should also check your blood
sugar when you are feeling ill, especially if you are having symptoms of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). 1.25
What
should the blood sugar level be?
The desired blood sugar levels
at different times are:
1.26
Should
I keep written records?
Keeping good records to look for
patterns in blood sugars is essential. It is wise to keep written records even
if your meter is able to store results (in case the meter breaks). Write down
the time of the test, the date, how you feel, and the blood sugar value. You may
also want to note times of heavy exercise, illness, or stress. It may be helpful
to record what you ate for a bedtime snack or any evening exercise to see if
these are related to morning blood sugars. Also, keep a record of when you have
low blood sugar reactions and possible causes. Always take your blood sugar
results to your appointments. Good record keeping allows you
and the diabetes team to work together most effectively to achieve good diabetes
management.
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