G.C. for the Week

Rehab 

-This week we got a new assignment task for G.C. I will define some terms,causes of those conidtions, and treatments that patients can do. 

Nocturia 

Define: Nocturia is a condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate. This condition becomes more common as people age and occurs in both men and women, sometimes for different reasons.

Causes: 

• High fluid intake 
• Untreated diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) 

Treatment: 

• depends on the type and cause of nocturia. If sleep apnea is considered, you may be referred to a sleep specialist or pulmonologist. 
• Some include interventions like restrict fluids, afternoon naps, or wear compression socks. 
• Some medications include:
• Anticholinergic medications: reduce symptoms of overactive bladder
• Bumetanide: diuretics that assist in regulating urine production.

Cataracts

Define:  Is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil

Causes: As we age, some of the protein may clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. Overtime, it may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, making it harder to see.

Treatment: 

• glsses
• strong biofocals
• magnification
• appropriate lighting or other visual aids 
• Surgery 

Dysphagia 

Define: Swallowing difficulties, and usually caused by nerve or muscle probles.

Causes:

• Aging
• lateral sclerosis
• GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
• Myasthenia Gravis 
• Radiation

Treatment:

• Is mostly caused by a neurological  problem, providing  effective treatment is challenging

Glaucoma

Define: a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time. It's often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life.

Causes:

• Occurs when pressure in your eye increases
• Eye fluid isn't circulating normally in the front part of the eye 

Treatment:

• prescription eye drops
• laser surgery
• microsurgery

Incontinence

Define: loss of bladder control

Causes: 

• muscles are weak or too active

Treatment: 

• depends on the type of problem you have and what best fits your lifestyle
• exercises
• medicines
• special devices