Hello, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life with a few clicks and some of your time. Guys, we finally got a request from stranger. This means popularity, guys. Popularity. Mrs. Anonymous asked for a post of CF, also known as cystic fibrosis. I don't even have the slightest of what this is. Anyway, enjoy.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder is children that affects the movement of salt in the body. This is a life threatening disorder. The result is a thick, heavy mucous, salty sweat, and think digestive fluids. The mucous seeps into the lungs, causing a ton of breathing problems and providing a rich environment for bacteria to grow. Eventually, you're lungs will be damaged severely. With the thickened digestive fluids, the pancreas can't do its job, making the small intestine not able to break down nutrients. Expect digestive and growth problems.
15 to 20 % of affected babies have a blockage in their small intestine with a substance called meconium. Sometimes, the small intestine will be twisted a s result. This can also happen with the large intestine. Other babies with cystic fibrosis are fine at birth but soon develop problems breathing or can't gain weight in the first few weeks. You may also notice a nagging cough and wheezing. Other symptoms are salty sweat and a big appetite with no weight gain.
CF is the leading cause in life-shortening diseases among people of Northern European decent. It has no cure what-so-ever. It does have treatment options that may enhance the life of the child and make life more normal. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the treatment options.
That's all for today on Med Ed. I'll be back with whatever I want next time. And shout out to Annabella for suggesting this one. See you next time.
More info- http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/cystic-fibrosis-exams-and-tests
Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Day 9- Lou Gehrig's Disease/ALS- 1/23/2015
Helllllllllo ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life in a few clicks and some of your time. Today, I going to be discussing the sad reality of Lou Gehrig's disease. I find humor not very appropriate for this installment, so expect to see a more "sober" ,if you will, Nate. Let's get into it.
Most of you probably know this disease better as ALS. It gained a lot of support a few months ago with the "ice bucket challenge", but i doubt most of you have the slightest idea of what it is.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. The degeneration of motor neurons eventually leads to death. With muscle action affected, the patient may become totally paralyzed.
Doctors don't understand how ALS even comes to be. They have ideas but no proof. It has no cure, but has a drug that slows the progression called riluzole. Other than, they live an immobile life until they are claimed by the disease.
It is estimated that 30,000 Americans are diagnosed at any given time. only 5% will last twenty years. Only 20% will last five years. It doesn't help that the treatments and medical care are over the top in price.
That wraps up this episode in the Med Ed saga. I'll try to make my next post more light hearted. I'll see you guys next time. But first, if you need to know more information, go to http://www.alsa.org/about-als/what-is-als.html
Most of you probably know this disease better as ALS. It gained a lot of support a few months ago with the "ice bucket challenge", but i doubt most of you have the slightest idea of what it is.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. The degeneration of motor neurons eventually leads to death. With muscle action affected, the patient may become totally paralyzed.
Doctors don't understand how ALS even comes to be. They have ideas but no proof. It has no cure, but has a drug that slows the progression called riluzole. Other than, they live an immobile life until they are claimed by the disease.
It is estimated that 30,000 Americans are diagnosed at any given time. only 5% will last twenty years. Only 20% will last five years. It doesn't help that the treatments and medical care are over the top in price.
That wraps up this episode in the Med Ed saga. I'll try to make my next post more light hearted. I'll see you guys next time. But first, if you need to know more information, go to http://www.alsa.org/about-als/what-is-als.html
Friday, January 16, 2015
Day 8+- Paralysis- 1/16/2015
Hello people. My name is Nate and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life with a few clicks and some of your time. Today, I just finished typing up brain surgery, and after my brain cooled down, I decided to go for another one. I'm going to go easy on this one. Pshhh, who am I kidding. paralysis, lets go.
This one is rather short since there isn't much to talk about. I'll try my hardest to fill you in though.
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of the body. It happens when something goes wrong with the communication of muscles and nerves. It can be complete or partial. In can occur in a specific area, a complete side of your body, or just solid all the way through.
Paralysis one the bottom half of your body is called paraplegia. Paralysis of your arms and legs is called quadriplegia. Mostly, it is cause by strokes, broken necks, or spinal chord injuries. Other ways are nerve diseases, autoimmune system diseases, and Bell's palsy, which affects muscles in the face. There is also polio, but I doubt you have to worry about that anymore. Rest in Peace FDR.
Well that's pretty much it. Wait, there are some people who deserve some credit here. I have to thank MedlinePlus for all the great information and resources they have at anyone's disposal. Check them out here-> http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
I'll see you guys next time on Med Ed. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay.
This one is rather short since there isn't much to talk about. I'll try my hardest to fill you in though.
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of the body. It happens when something goes wrong with the communication of muscles and nerves. It can be complete or partial. In can occur in a specific area, a complete side of your body, or just solid all the way through.
Paralysis one the bottom half of your body is called paraplegia. Paralysis of your arms and legs is called quadriplegia. Mostly, it is cause by strokes, broken necks, or spinal chord injuries. Other ways are nerve diseases, autoimmune system diseases, and Bell's palsy, which affects muscles in the face. There is also polio, but I doubt you have to worry about that anymore. Rest in Peace FDR.
Well that's pretty much it. Wait, there are some people who deserve some credit here. I have to thank MedlinePlus for all the great information and resources they have at anyone's disposal. Check them out here-> http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
I'll see you guys next time on Med Ed. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Day 8- Brain Surgery- 1/16/2015
Welcome many people. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life in a few clicks and some of your time. Today, we tackling one of the most challenging, cough cough and profitable cough, areas of medical science. We are talking about brain surgery. So lend me your cerebrum and sharpen you scalpels because it's time to slice off a tumor.
Before surgery, the area with surgery in it's future is shaved and cleaned. The doctor proceeds to slice the scalp depending on were the afflicted area is. He/She then cuts a hole in your head and removes the bone flap. If possible, the surgeon will insert a tube with a light and camera at the end, called an endoscope. The surgery will be done through the endoscope. MRI or CT scan can help guide the doctor to the proper place on the brain
Now, the fun starts. During surgery, you the doctor may...
Brain surgery is done in patients who suffer from brain tumors, bleeding in the brain, blood clots in the brain, weak blood vessels, abnormal blood vessels, damage to tissues, infections, severe nerve or face pain, pressure in the brain, epilepsy, certain diseases that require an implant, or hydrocephalus.
Of course, there are some problems as with everything ever, including problems with speech, memory, muscle weakness, balance, coordination, blood clots, seizures, strokes, comas, swelling, or infections.
Well, that's pretty much it. Brain surgery. Easy activity. I'll see you guys next time on Med Ed.
Before surgery, the area with surgery in it's future is shaved and cleaned. The doctor proceeds to slice the scalp depending on were the afflicted area is. He/She then cuts a hole in your head and removes the bone flap. If possible, the surgeon will insert a tube with a light and camera at the end, called an endoscope. The surgery will be done through the endoscope. MRI or CT scan can help guide the doctor to the proper place on the brain
Now, the fun starts. During surgery, you the doctor may...
- clip off an aneurism to prevent blood flow
- Remove a tumor or part of one for a biopsy
- remove abnormal tissue
- Drain blood or an infection
- Free a nerve
Brain surgery is done in patients who suffer from brain tumors, bleeding in the brain, blood clots in the brain, weak blood vessels, abnormal blood vessels, damage to tissues, infections, severe nerve or face pain, pressure in the brain, epilepsy, certain diseases that require an implant, or hydrocephalus.
Of course, there are some problems as with everything ever, including problems with speech, memory, muscle weakness, balance, coordination, blood clots, seizures, strokes, comas, swelling, or infections.
Well, that's pretty much it. Brain surgery. Easy activity. I'll see you guys next time on Med Ed.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Day 7- Joint Replacement- 1/9/2015
Welcome Back, people. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog that can help you save a life with few clicks and some of your precious time. Christmas break is over, so I'm back in action with more medical science. Today, we are talking about joint replacement surgery. I chose this topic mostly because my grandma just got all new knees, and the pain is real. Yet, I'm interested.
The basics of it is that an orthopedic surgeon takes out a damaged joint, like a knee, shoulder, etc. It is then replaced with a plastic, metal, or plastic and metal artificial joint. They are initially damaged by arthritis and diseases like it, injuries, or some other cause of sorts, like years of use. The joint just wears away.
During surgery, the doctors put you on a load of anesthetics and put a prosthetic joint in your bod. It takes about 1-2 hours depending on what's getting replaced. Afterwards, they put you into a room until you wake up, then... the pain is real. Sure, there are pain pills out there, but they only help so much. Months of suffering and some physical therapy later, you're back to normal. Now, you can run and frolic as you did in your youth thanks to your new half-terminator legs.
This topic was a pretty short one, without much else to explain besides what goes on during the surgery. You can probably understand it though. Cut, remove, replace, seal. Easy as that. Well, that's it for now. I'll see you all next time on Med Ed.
The basics of it is that an orthopedic surgeon takes out a damaged joint, like a knee, shoulder, etc. It is then replaced with a plastic, metal, or plastic and metal artificial joint. They are initially damaged by arthritis and diseases like it, injuries, or some other cause of sorts, like years of use. The joint just wears away.
During surgery, the doctors put you on a load of anesthetics and put a prosthetic joint in your bod. It takes about 1-2 hours depending on what's getting replaced. Afterwards, they put you into a room until you wake up, then... the pain is real. Sure, there are pain pills out there, but they only help so much. Months of suffering and some physical therapy later, you're back to normal. Now, you can run and frolic as you did in your youth thanks to your new half-terminator legs.
This topic was a pretty short one, without much else to explain besides what goes on during the surgery. You can probably understand it though. Cut, remove, replace, seal. Easy as that. Well, that's it for now. I'll see you all next time on Med Ed.
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