https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7 Damian Medrano - Physiology Period 1 en-us 2022-10-17 15:54:56 UTC 2025-04-25 09:46:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/001/187/681/original/human-heart-png.png dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2382611766 A disease is a harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism.

A disorder is a disruption to regular bodily structure and function.


The only similarity of Disease & Disorder is that they are the collections of signs and symptoms. Yet, the difference is disease is the disturbance in the function of an organism, while disorder is the disturbance in the function of a body or mind.]]> 2022-11-14 09:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2382611766 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2382628408 Xerophthalmia 


Xerophthalmia is an eye disease caused by the Vitamin A deficiency. 

The symptoms of xerophthalmia are night blindness, ulcers or scars on your cornea, white spots on your conjunctiva, or dry or wrinkles on the outer layer of your eye.

To treat xerophthalmia, Vitamin A therapy and supplementation are the options. The treatment could be either given orally or from injections. Antibiotics can also treat xerophthalmia as to prevent eye infections.]]> 2022-11-14 10:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2382628408 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2384238219 Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer that occurs in the lungs when you smoke (or secondhand smoke), get exposed to toxins (uranium, radon, cadmium, or air pollution), or through a family history.

The symptoms of lung cancer are coughing and throwing up blood, wheezing, chest pain, and weight loss.

The treatment for lung cancer is surgery, but chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy is required.]]> 2022-11-15 06:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2384238219 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2410300425 Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin disease caused by cold and dry weather, dampness, dust mites, pet fur, irritants from soaps and detergents, and family history of the condition.

The symptoms are itchiness, the red rash on swollen skin that varies (depending on the skin color), sensitive skin from scratching, dry skin, and darkening of the skin around the eyes.

The treatment for atopic dermatitis can either be taken care of by self-care or recommended medications from your doctor. Self-care treatments are keeping your skin moisturized 2-3 times a day, apply the moisturizers to the damp or wet skin, use moisturizers that doesn't contain alcohol, dyes, or chemicals (if allergic to any of the following three), and avoid strong soaps and detergents. The medications that doctors give are cyclosporine, methotrexate, prednisone, mycophenolate and azathioprine. It can also be steroid, antihistamine, and topical antiseptic.]]> 2022-12-06 07:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2410300425 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2474577168 Low Bone Density

Low Bone Density, also known as osteopenia, is a condition that occurs when the bone decreases lower from the body not creating a new bone and reabsorbs the old bone. The causes are low diet in your calcium, smoking, age-related hormone changes, certain medical diseases (Osteoporosis, Celiac Disease, Hyperthyroidism, or Cancer). Women are most likely at risk.

The symptoms most likely come from the condition of osteoporosis that includes back pain, loss of height, fractured bones, and a stopped posture.

The treatments for Low Bone Density (osteopenia) can either be taking Bisphosphonate medications (Fosamax, Actonel, or Boniva) or exercising.]]> 2023-02-09 07:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2474577168 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2475329152 Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome is a disorder that affects the nervous system involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds. Repetitive movements or unwanted sounds are called (tics). 

The symptoms, (tics) include uncontrollable moments like compulsive behavior (repeatedly blinking eyes, shrugging shoulders, nonsense repetitive words, etc.), difficulty with body movements, involuntary muscle contraction, anxiety, frequent throat clearing, etc.

The treatments for Tourette Syndrome can either be seeking Cognitive behavioral therapy or taking antipsychotics.]]> 2023-02-09 16:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2475329152 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2511503229 Bell's Palsy

Bell's Palsy is a disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face.

The symptoms are weakness or paralysis on one side of the face, facial droop, drooling, and pain around the jaw or behind your ear.

The treatments are seeking physical therapy or taking medications like corticosteroids or a antiviral drug.]]> 2023-03-10 07:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2511503229 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2535304565 Graves' Disease

Graves' Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat. It overproduces hormones and it controls your body's energy.

The symptoms are weight loss, loss of appetite, irritability, rapid heartbeat, muscle weakness, heat sensitivity, and trouble sleeping.

The treatments are seeking radioiodine therapy or taking medications like beta blockers or Tapazole's methimazole.]]> 2023-03-28 16:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2535304565 dmedrano0029 https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2572050135 Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a rare blood disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally.

The symptoms are bruising, blood in urine, swollen joint, excessive bleeding in the mouth, gums, and nosebleeds without a cause.

The treatment is inject treatment products like Emicizumab to replace the missing blood clotting factor.]]> 2023-04-28 17:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dmedrano0029/qnly5655a41ksxi7/wish/2572050135