M05 Major Discussion on Diffentiating Normal Age Changes from Disease No unread
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M05 Major Discussion on Diffentiating Normal Age Changes from Disease
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As we age the body undergoes a number of physiological changes some of these changes may also mimic symptoms or exam findings associated with diseases. One of the problems that may occur is differentiating whether these changes are normal age related changes or symptoms and signs (exam findings) of a pathological condition.
For the student's initial post:
Choose a clinical disease that primarily effects one of the organ systems found in chapters 3-8 (integumentary, respiratory, circulatory, nervous system, eyes, ears, or muscle). Note the disease doesn't have to be limited to those listed in the book. Please do not choose one of the following:
a congenital condition (e.g. something a person is born with),
atherosclerosis,
coronary artery disease,
presbycusis,
presbyopia,
snoring,
sarcopenia,
bradycardia, tachycardia
bradypnea, tachypnea
cataracts,
tinnitus,
vertigo/dementia (if you want to use a condition that manifests with dementia you need to use an actual diagnosis {ex.: Alzheimer's}).
Identify all of the signs and symptoms associated with that disease. The student may need to use other resources/references to get a complete picture of the disease.
From the list of signs and symptoms the student needs to identify which of them may also be a consequence of normal aging (Note: each chapter has sections entitled: Age Changes in..... and this is where the answer for this question should come from).
What are the normal physiological age changes (not pathological changes) that cause those signs and symptoms that were listed in question 3 that may be confused as normal age related changes? (Note: each chapter has sections entitled: Age Changes in..... and this is where the answer for this question should come from).
Explanation / Answer
The disease that I am discussing is: Abdominal aortic aneurisms
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in human body and responsible for carrying blood from heart to different parts of the body. Abdominal aortic aneurisms is a condition where aorta get swell or get bulge. Ruptured aneurysm could be life-threatening. Abdominal aortic aneurisms is of two types: small and large.
Causes of the diseases: Smoking, high blood pressure, Vascular inflammation
Signs and symptoms of the disease: increased heart rate, sudden pain in abdomen or back, clammy or sweaty skin.
With age this disease incidence increases
References:
1. www.medicalnews today
2. www.britannica.com
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