Nervous System Disorders
Inflammation of the meninges caused by various infections microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
What is Meningitis?
dull/aching tension pain to severe throbbing pain; pressure/steady constriction on both sides of the head
What is a Tension Headache
Injury to a muscle hen it is stretched or pulled beyond capability.
What is a Strain?
A seizure that begins in a specific area of the cerebral cortex.
What is a Partial Seizure?
vGeneral condition characterized by inflammation/degeneration of a joint; characterized by inflammation and degeneration of connective tissue structures, especially joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monro-Kellie hypothesis, if one or more of these increases significantly without a decreased in either or both of the other two.
Increased Intracranial Pressure
changes in serotonin receptors: promotes dilation of cerebral blood vessels/pain intensification from neurochemicals released from the trigeminal nerve; fluctuations in reproductive hormones; chemicals in certain foods; food-related allergy
What is a Migraine Headache?
Loud pop; severe pain; inability to plantar flex
Ruptured Achilles Tendon
A seizure that involves the entire brain.
What is Generalized Seizures
affects weight bearing joints: hips, keens, spine and DIP joints in hands; no systemic symptoms; primary (no etiology) or secondary (underlying cause ~ injury, obesity, inactivity)
Osteoarthritis
Inflammatory process affecting the CNS. Pathologic changes in both white and grey matter.
Encephalitis
Is a variant of migraine headaches,episodic; recurring over 6 to 8 weeks; brief periods of recovery between multiple daily attacks. Pain on one side of the head.
What is a Cluster Headache?
When articular surfaces of a joint are no longer in contact.
What is dislocation?
Painful condition that involves CN V (the trigeminal nerve)
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
painful metabolic arthritic disorder; inflammatory reaction in the joints; affects feet
Gout
Affects the peripheral nerves and the spinal nerve roots.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Sudden, brief episode of neurologic impairment caused by a temporary interruption in cerebral blood flow
What is an Ischemic Attack?
Fat globules released after fractures of long bones and pelvis; crushing injuries; rapid onset: respiratory distress cerebral disturbance
Fat Embolism
Facial pain, pain behind ear, numbness, diminished blink reflux, ptosis of the eyelid, and tearing on the affected side occur. SPEAKING AND CHEWING BECOME DIFFICULT.
What is Bell Palsy?
Involves CN VII that originates in the pons.
vLoss of bone mass; females > males; cause: decreasing levels of estrogen; chronic low calcium intake, excessive intake of caffeine, tobacco use; Risk factors: family history; increasing age
What is Osteoporosis?
Collection of purulent material in the brain. If untreated, it can be fatal!!!!!!
Brain Abscess
FAST is used for evaluating a person is having a stroke. FAST stands for...
F-Face drooping especially on one side
A-Arm Weakness
S- SLurred speech
T- Times to call 911
from interruption of the blood supply to fracture fragments; most common femoral head
Seizure that is characterized by sudden, excessive jerking of the arm, legs, or entire body.
What is a Myoclonic Seizure?
Chronic connective tissue disorder of spine and surrounding cartilaginous joints and progressive immobility.
Ankylosing Spondylitis