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
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