Did it ever occur to you that one day you’ll wake up sick and never get better? Well, 60,000 Americans find themselves fighting an autoimmune disease referred as Lupus. There are different types of Lupus, the most common form of Lupus is called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (S.L.E) This kind of Lupus causes internal inflammation to organs, joints, and tissue. Also, another type of Lupus is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus. (D.L.E) develops as a rash on the skin after being exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light. (“What You Should Know about Lupus,”n.d)
The exact cause of Lupus is still unknown, on the other hand, researchers are certain that females are prone to be diagnosed with Lupus. Woman especially between the ages of 15 and 44 years old. More importantly, Lupus has advanced among certain racial and ethnic groups: African American, Hispanic/latina, Asia, and Native American woman have a greater risk of developing Lupus. (“What You Should Know about Lupus,”n.d)
Furthermore, Lupus is a complicated disease. Not every case
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Once diagnosed, doctors primary focus is to find an effective treatment to precisely control and prevent any organ damage high cholesterol, high blood pressure and infections. Some patients might be prescribed with anti-inflammatory medications(NSAIDs) to relieve and reduce stiffness and discomfort in your muscle, joints and other tissues. Anti –Malarial, such as Plaquenil. Corticosteroid, usually prescribed only when anti-inflammatory and antimalarials medications are not efficiently working. Immunosuppressive drugs, to help patients who have received an organ transplant to prevent the bodies from rejecting the organ. As well, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a mild male hormone that treats symptoms of mild to moderate lupus, such as hair loss, joint pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. ("Lupus Medications and Treatment Options."
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a progressive disease that has shown to produce organ damage within seven years of the diagnosis (Gill, Quisel, Rocca, & Walters, 2011). The survival rate has increased from 50% to 97 % since the 1950s (Gill et al., 2011). There is a 2.4-fold increase in death rate among patients with SLE compared to the general population and is due to an increase of infection, heart disease, renal failure, and lung cancer (“Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”, 2012). A ten year study showed that the most common cause of death among SLE patients were active disease and thrombosis at 25.6% and infection at 25% (Al-Homood, 2012).
Males and females appear to be affected proportionately. Crohn’s disease can occur in people of any age, but it is mostly a disease of adolescents and young adults. However, Crohn’s disease may occur in people over 70 years old and in young children (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 2009). “Crohn’s disease appears to be caused by a dysfunctional inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal tract” (U. S. News, 2009). Inflammation is the body’s natural way to heal by sending immune cells to the site of the injury or invader.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissue (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017). This disease affects the entire body, which is called a systemic (means entire body) disease. Arthritis is derived from the word part arthr-, which means “joint,” and -itis, which means “inflammation,” so altogether it means “inflammation of the joints.” It creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken. About 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected. It affects all races, but it affects three times as many women than men (What is Rheumatoid Arthritis, n.d.). Overtime, rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling that can potentially result in bone erosion or joint deformity, which leads up to physical disabilities. RA can affect more than just your joints, but can spread to body systems, skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels, e.t.c (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017).
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue and organs. This inflammation can damage many different bodily systems. Lupus commonly affects the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, brain and heart. Many people with lupus have found relief for some of their chronic pain through practicing a few different styles of yoga.
When someone has lupus they have a different outlook on life. For patients with this disease, even the easiest task can be painful to the body or joints. Lupus is not contagious. “Lupus is a disease of the immune system. The immune system protects the body from inflection”(http://lupus.webmd.com). With lupus, the immune system attacks the tissue in many parts of the body. Lupus affects women more than men(www.womenshealth.gov). There are many different types of lupus, and each symptom affect different parts of the body. With treatment you can obtain and fulfill a healthy lifestyle.
Point #1: “Lupus is a chronic (6 wks. -Years), autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system damages any part of your body such as the skin, joints, and organs.”
The majority of clinical cases of laminitis occur at pasture where there is an accumulation of rapidly fermentable non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) such as fructans, simple sugars or starches (Geor, 2010). Pasture-associated laminitis has major economic and welfare implications in the equine sector. Increased risk factors include insulin resistance, increased insulin secretory response, hypertriglyceridaemia and obesity (Asplin, et al., 2007;Carter, et al., 2009 and de Laat, et al., 2010). Insulin resistance has been associated with a number of problems in the horse, most notably laminitis. Insulin resistance can be defined as a physiological condition in which cells have a diminished response to normal actions of the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced but the cells become resistant and are less capable in transporting glucose from the bloodstream to muscle and other tissues. In horses, insulin resistance is associated with a number of diseases such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (Powell, et al., 2002; Hoffman, et al., 2003;Vick, et al., 2006 and Frank, et al., 2009), Equine Cushing Disease (McGowan, et al., 2004 and Walsh, et al., 2009) and Laminitis (Treiber, et al., 2006;Bailey, et al., 2007;McGowan, 2008 and Geor, 2008). Obesity and insulin resistance in ponies has become a common problem and there is a growing awareness on the role that diet and exercise has to play (Jeffcott, et al., 1986; Frank, et al., 2006 and Vick & Adams, 2007). Over-expressed adipocytokines, such as leptin, have been suggested to impair insulin signalling and cause the up regulation of inflammatory cytokines. This then further contributes to impaired insulin signalling and endothelial dysfunction (Radin, et al., 2009). The restriction of energy throu...
It is used for the treatment of arthritis and also for treating the back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is when the joints are chronically inflamed, which happens because it is an autoimmune disease which means that the immune system attacks the body tissues. Although Rheumatoid Arthritis mainly affects the joints, it can also affect other organs.
All human bodies have an immune system, which is a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from germs and other foreign substances. A mistake can make the body unable to tell the difference between foreign substances and the body’s own cells. When this happens, the body makes auto-antibodies that attack body cells by mistake. When a foreign substance invades your body (like a cold virus or bacteria on a thorn that pricks your skin) your immune system attacks it. It tries to identify, kill and get rid of the invaders that might harm you. But sometimes problems with your immune system cause it to mistake your body’s own healthy cells as invaders and then repeatedly attack them. This is called an autoimmune disease.
Patient currently takes Sulfasalazine and Ibuprofen, but still with only partial control-should have better psoriatic control. Patient has also tried Plaquenil (allergic), Prednisone, Celebrex (allergic), Ultram, Meloxicam, Flexeril, and Depo-Medrol. Patient cannot take Methtrexate or Arava due to alcohol use. Patient has fear of using Humira and Enbrel due to having to give self-injections and all the potential side effects that she has read about; however, patient disease is not controlled and we need to get her on a medication that will control her disease that she will actually take. Patient still with joint pain and swelling in both
One should not use the medication if one have : • extreme liver or kidney problem • anemia ( deficiency in blood cells ) • asthma or other severe allergies • HIV AIDS • thyroid
It is prescribed after many types of injury, illness, or disease, including amputations, arthritis, cancer, cardiac disease, neurological problems, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. The Institute of Medicine has estimated that as many as 14% of all Americans may be disabled at any given time. (n.d.)
Psoriasis can occur in anyone, but there are many groups that are at a higher risk. As mentioned above, genetics plays a role. One out of three cases of the disease have had it in their family. Age is also a risk factor. The disease appears most often in adolescence or after the age of sixty. Also, Caucasians are more susceptible to it, whereas African Americans have the lowest overall incidence of it.
One of the most common mysteries in the world is the development of autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is when the immune system, which usually keeps your body healthy thinks that your healthy cells are antigens and attacks them. This is irony right? It is against properties of evolution for an immune system to attack itself causing sickness and possibly death if untreated. There are about 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, which usually have periods of little to no symptoms and worsening symptoms. What particularly creates confusion in the world is the autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, which affects almost about five million people worldwide.