Pathophysiology
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2024
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Glasgow The GCS is scored between 3
Coma Scale and 15, 3 being the worst and
(GCS) 15 the best.
Severe TBI A GCS score of 3-8 describes
GCS Score a severe TBI.
Obsessions are recurrent and
persistent thoughts, impulses,
Obsessions or images that cause
distressing emotions such as
anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Impaired concentration and
Anxiety irritability are major
Disorder characteristics of GAD.
(GAD)
Characteristic
s
, The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia,
Schizophreni
delusions, tangential thoughts,
a Symptoms
suspiciousness, disorganized
behavior, and hallucinations.
The classic presentation of
otitis media is otalgia, muffled
Acute Otitis
hearing, popping sensation,
Media
and a recent history of a cold
or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore
Peritonsillar throat, pain or difficulty
Abscess swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato
voice.
Graves' disease, an
autoimmune condition also
Graves' known as 'diffuse toxic goiter'
Disease is the most common cause of
hyperthyroidism in this age
group.
Insulin Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
Resistance associated with increasing
Finding insulin resistance.
Postprandial Carbohydrate is a
Glucose macronutrient with the
Level greatest impact on the
Influencer postprandial glucose levels.