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¶ … Sickness Can be Good for You," raises the question of whether treating the symptoms of common illnesses with medication is good for the body. He argues that many diseases are actually defenses that have been developed over time to prevent susceptibility to worse malady; that coughing and vomiting are simply the impact of Darwinism. Nesse points out that coughing clears bacteria from lungs, those with Shigella infections are more likely to suffer longer if medicine for diarrhea is taken, that rats and rabbits deprived of a fever response will likely die from an infection, and that the chance of birth defects are higher with a mother who had less morning sickness.
Based on the information presented in web investigation 3, it may not be beneficial to our survival to always treat the symptom. Sometimes the miserable conditions suffered turn out to be beneficial in the long run. If a child ingests a harmful chemical, or an adult suffers food poisoning, the vomiting and diarrhea that results is actually ridding the body of bacteria and foreign substances that could result in death. In a case such as that, it would not be wise to take medicine to prevent vomiting. Fevers and sweating often suffered with illnesses are actually burning up and releasing harmful agents from the body. A runny nose helps to clear out excess buildup that can prevent proper respiration. In these ways, diarrhea, fevers, and runny noses aid in our survival by clearing the body of harmful agents, thus allowing our bodies to return to proper function.
In most cases the uncomfortable physical conditions we must endure when these natural defenses are activated is worth the cost. Sometimes a person may fall under the stress incurred, but most likely that is a case of a physically weak body to begin with. We must remember that according to Darwin's Theory of Evolution, survival is for the fittest.
Antipsychotic Medication and the Physical Health Problems of the Patient With Mental Illness More and more attention is now being given to the mental disorders especially in U.S. And due to this increase in attention an increase has also been noticed in the treatment of these mental health issues (Zuvekas, 2005). About 30% of the total U.S. population that is between the ages of 18-52 is being affected by mental health
Asthma and ER utilization Asthma Asthma is a particularly debilitating condition. Asthma is characterized by a tightening in the chest with difficulty in breathing and wheezing. This difficulty in breathing can result, at best, in a decrease in quality of life and the inability of carry out normal function. At worst, the symptoms of asthma can lead to death. Incidences of asthma have increased significantly in the last twenty years. This is
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3). Many Jungians believe that in order to facilitate a patient with access to their unconscious and thus advance the individuation process, they themselves must access their own depths when treating a patient. This entails being aware of emotions, memories, symbols, and dreams that come out when treating a patient. This will often shed light on something of the patient's experience and the exclusive relationship created between therapist and patient.
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Does mental illness cause substance abuse addiction or does substance abuse addiction cause a mental illness diagnosis? Does it go both ways? A complex relationship exists between substance abuse and mental illness. Those suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses may use alcohol and drugs as self-medication. Unfortunately, though such options may appear to work temporarily, substance abuse is no treatment for any condition; in
Case Study: JasonIntroductionThis case study is of a 28-year-old male who has been transferred from the psychiatric unit to the acute hospital after three episodes of tonic-clonic seizure with subsequent altered conscious state. The purpose of the study is to provide details of the presenting problem, the health assessment, a critical evaluation of diagnostic investigations, clinical manifestations, aetiology and pathophysiology, interventions, and relevant evaluations.Patient Demographics and HistoryJason is a 28-year-old