NURSING ANM AND GNM

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PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

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A geriatric inflammatory diorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffening in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs,
A
Polymyalgia rheumatica
B
Hallus Vagus
C
Sprain
D
Chondroma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an auto-inflammatory rheumatic disease of people over 50 years, presenting with pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder and hip girdles1.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips. Signs and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh) usually begin quickly and are worse in the morning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is unknown, but a combination of genetic and environmental factors is thought to be responsible. Polymyalgia rheumatica is relatively common in the UK. It’s estimated that one in every 1, 200 people develop the condition every year. Polymyalgia rheumatica is age-related.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common symptom of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is pain and stiffness in the shoulder muscles, which develops quickly over a few days or weeks. You may also have pain in your neck and hips. Both sides of the body are usually affected. The stiffness is often worse first thing in the morning after you wake up.

Detailed explanation-5: -refined carbohydrates, such as white bread or white rice. fried foods, such as french fries. sugary drinks. processed meats, such as salami or hotdogs. red meat. margarine. foods with added sugar. alcohol. 30-Apr-2018

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