lump seen on x-ray; aspiration reveals what fluid composed of
Bursitis is:
inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac that cushions bone ends to enhance a gliding movement
Other causes of Bursitis:
infection, secondary effects of gout and RA (causes pain and swelling with compromised function)
Medical treatment of Progressive Systemic Sclerosis?
NO CURE; treatment includes high doses of steroids or other immunosuppressants; medical management of symptoms to prevent complications
Signs and Symptoms of Progressive Systemic Sclerosis?
Raynaud's phenomenon, symmetric painless swelling or thickening of skin, taut and shiny skin, morning stiffness, frequent reflux of gastric acid, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, dypsnea, pericarditis, renal insufficiency
Lyme Disease:
contracted from ticks
MID STAGE: signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease
CARDIAC: involves dysrhythmias and heartblock; NEUROLOGIC: involves facial palsy, meningitis and encephalitis; May also have weakness, pain, and parethesia (numbness or tingling)
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis is also called:
Scleroderma; takes name from characteristic of "hardening of the skin"
Medical Management of Lyme Disease:
treatment involves antibiotics and supportive measures; if treated early, prognosis is favorable; permanent MULTISYSTEM problems may occur if treatment is delayed
Ankylosing Spondylitis treated by:
administer prescribed meds (antiinflammatory meds such as indomethacin and NSAIDs), steroids, mild exercises to reduce stiffness and pain, back brace, hip replacement....goal is to maintain functional posture
