Problems+Moving+It+NLL

//**Problems Moving It**// Hypertension 97- Occurs when blood moves through the arteries at a higher pressure than normal. Also called high blood pressure, hypertension is sometimes called a silent killer because it may not be detected until it has caused a heart attack, stroke, or even kidney failure. Atherosclerosis 97- an accumulation of soft masses of fatty materials, including cholesterol, beneath the inner lining of arteries. Embolus 97- Moving blood clot that is carried through the bloodstream. Stroke 97- A cerebrovascular accident, also called a stroke often results when a small cranial arteriole bursts or is blocked by an embolus. A lack of oxygen causes a portion of the brain to die, and paralysis or death can result. Myocardial infarction 97- A myocardial, also called a heart attack occurs when a portion of the heart muscle dies due to a lack of oxygen. Aneurysm 99- an aneurysm is a ballooning of a blood vessel, most often the abdominal artery or the arteries leading to the brain. Sinusitis 180- Sinusitis develops when nasal congestion blocks the tiny opening leading to the sinuses. Symptoms include postnasal discharge, as well as facial pain that worsen when the patient bends forward. Pain and tenderness usually occur over the lower forehead or over the cheeks. Bronchitis 180- Acute bronchitis is an infection of the primary and secondary bronchi; usually it is preceded by a viral URI that has led to a secondary bacterial infection. Most likely, a nonproductive cough has become a deep cough that expectorates mucus and perhaps pus. Pneumonia 180- Pneumonia is a viral or bacterial infection of the lungs in which the bronchi and alveoli fill wit thick fluid. Most likely it is preceded by influenza. Emphysema 181- Emphysema is a chronic and incurable disorder in which the alveoli are distended and their walls damaged, so that the surface area available for gas exchange is reduced Emphysema, which is most often caused by smoking, is often preceded by chronic bronchitis. Asthma 182- Asthma is a disease of the bronchi and bronchioles that is marked by wheezing, breathlessness, and sometimes a cough and expectoration of mucus. The airways are unusually sensitive to specific irritants, which can conclude a wide range of allergens such as pollen, animal dander, dust, tobacco smoke, and industrial fumes. Stretching or tearing of a muscle causes sprain 240- a sprain. A sprain is a twisting of a joint leading to swelling and injury, not only of muscles but also of ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. The ankle and knee are often subject to sprains. Tendinitis 240- In tendinitis, the normal, smooth gliding motion of a tendon is impaired, the tendon is inflamed, and movement of a joint becomes painful. The most common cause of tendinitis is overuse. A new exercise program or an increased level of exercise can bring on the symptoms of tendinitis. As we age, tendinitis is usually associated with the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Muscular dystrophy 240- is a broad term applied to a group of disorders that are characterized by a progressive degeneration and weakening of muscles. As muscle fibers die, fat and connective tissue take their place. ALS 240- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease because Lou Gehrig is a famous 1930’s-era baseball player who died of the disease. ALS sufferers experience gradual loss of the ability to walk, talk, chew, and swallow. Mental abilities and sensations are not affected, however. Drugs are available that slow the progression of the disease, but it cannot be cured.