Hernias The movement of an organ through the wall which normally contains it Reducible hernia – the hernia sac may be pushed back into place Incarcerated hernia – the hernia sac may not be pushed back into place Strangulated hernia – a hernia whose blood supply has been … [Read more...]
S2 E091 Food issues & A Path to Growth
Food Allergies Gluten intolerance Gluten - a protein found in some grains like wheat, barley and ryeCeliac disease occurs in 1-2% - https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/e85-small-bowel-and-a-job-hunt-tip/Gluten sensitivity or intolerance 0.5-13%Gluten intolerance does create an immune … [Read more...]
S2 E090 Metabolic Disorders and a new format
G6PD Deficiency X- linked recessiveMore commonly found inMalesAfrican AmericansAsiansPatients of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decentIncreases RBC susceptibility to breakdownSpecific triggers lead to cellular breakdownBacterial or viral infectionFava beans which may be found in … [Read more...]
S2 E089 Liver Cirrhosis and Studying in December
Cirrhosis (End Stage Liver Disease) Cirrhosis is a fibrosis or scaring of the liver. Normally functioning liver tissue is replaced with non functioning scar tissue over time.Typically an insidious onset over months or yearsPortal hypertension and decreased liver function cause most of the … [Read more...]
S2 E088 Hepatitis & the Valley
Hepatitis An inflammation of the liverAcute hepatitis is less than six months. Chronic is greater than six months Causes VirusesHep AHep BHep CHep DHep EAnd several others including CMV & Epstein BarrAlcoholDrugsNon alcoholic fatty liver diseaseAutoimmune … [Read more...]