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pathophysiology
lymphatic/immune system
Term | Definition |
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condition: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) | causes: HIV virus symptoms: low T-cells, fever, diaphoresis, susceptibility to infection, weight loss treatment: antiretroviral medication to slow progression, treatment of secondary infections w antibiotics, no cure |
condition: lymphedema | causes: parasitic infection, trauma, surgical removal of lymph nodes symptoms: persistent tissue swelling treatment: compression stockings, lymphedema pump, surgery |
condition: mononucleosis | causes: epstein-barr virus, cytomegalovirus symptoms: extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever treatment: supportive care |
condition: systemic lupus erythematosus | causes: medications, bacterial infections, autoimmune symptoms: fatigue, body pain, butterfly rash on face, headaches, hair loss, weight loss, anemia, shortness of breath treatment: NSAIDs (steroids, topical creams) |
condition: celiac disease | causes: genetic defect, lack of enzyme that breaks down gluten, consumption of gluten triggers autoimmune reaction symptoms: weight loss, bloating, loose stools, eventual systemic organ wasting due to lack of nutrients treatment: gluten free diet |