Positions
lying face up
supine position
I am a Chronic condition caused by insulin resistance, due to a mix of genetics, obesity, and lifestyle choices. Typically, I begin in adulthood but is being seen more often in adolescents.
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
I am an absence of clotting factors in the blood as the result of a genetic defect
Excessive bleeding, frequent bruising
Hemophilia
I present with excessive accumulation of uric acid in a joint, forming needle-like crystals in the joint
Gout
Red, hot, swollen joint
Most common in the big toe
I am most often caused by overuse of oral corticosteroid medications. I present with Excessive fat deposits in the subscapular area and face.
Cushing Syndrome
sitting with the back angled at 45 degrees
semi-fowlers position
I am a disease in which airflow into and out of the lungs is blocked, usually due to a combination of bronchitis and emphysema
Primary cause is smoking.
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
I am irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, along with excessive production of mucus
Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is triggered by allergens in the air.
I form hard crystalline deposits in the urine due to abnormally high levels of certain substances in the body
kidney stones
(renal calculi)
Severe episodes of back and side pain, pain with urination
Dark or foul-smelling urine, nausea, frequent urination, fever, chills
I am a immune response triggered by gluten leading to damage of the small intestine and an inability to absorb nutrients.
I present with Anemia, diarrhea, gas, bloating, weight loss, fatigue
celiac disease
lying face down
prone position
Bulging in the groin area ( portion of the intestines protudes through a weak point in abdominal wall) accompanied by an aching sensation, pain with lifting, coughing, or movement, weakness, or pressure in the groin
Inguinal hernia
I occurs when pieces of endometrial tissue grow outside of the uterine lining, typically on the ovaries, intestines, or pelvic wall
Pelvic pain with menstruation, pain with intercourse, pain with bowel movements and urination, infertility
Endometriosis
I am an overproduction of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
Sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat, increased appetite, anxiety, tremor, sweating, frequent bowel movements, enlarged thyroid gland
Hyperthyroidism
I am muscle pain
myalgia
lying facing upward with flexed knees, feet flat on floor
dorsal recumbent
I am an overgrowth of the fungal micro-organism Candida albicans
Candidiasis
Vaginal itching, burning with urination, white vaginal discharge
Often called a “yeast infection”
I present with pouchlike herniations through the muscular wall of the colon caused by high pressure inside the colon pressing against weak areas of the colon wall
Diverticulitis
found via colonoscopy
Asymptomatic unless inflamed. When inflamed it is termed diverticulitis: pain in lower left abdomen, fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting.
Causes can include many factors including malnutrition, inadequate calcium intake/absorption, endocrine disorders, immobilization and lack of exercise, and aging can lead to bone loss, making bone weaker and more prone to fracture.
Osteoporosis
DEXA scan measure bone mineral density
Skin of the affected area is swollen, red, and hot to the touch.
Bacteria (typically Streptococcus or Staphylococcus) enters the skin through cuts or abrasions and causes infection of connective tissue with severe inflammation of the skin.
Cellulitis
sitting upright with back angled at 90 degrees
fowler position
I am hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits causing narrowing of vessels potentially due to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and other diseases
Atherosclerosis
I am the heart’s decreased ability to pump adequately due to coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, valvular disease, or heart defects
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
Cardiac muscle becomes ischemic and dies, typically due to occlusion of the cardiac muscle because of atherosclerosis of the coronary artery.
MI (myocardial infarction)
heart attack
I present with significant enlargement of the thyroid gland, increased heartbeat, muscle weakness, disturbed sleep, tremor, weight loss, anxiety, irritability, and bulging of the eyes.
Caused by malfunction in the body’s immune system that disrupts normal thyroid regulation, resulting in hyperthyroidism
Graves Disease