HSPT Pathophysiology

Muscular Dystrophy

Genetic muscle weakness

Repetitive stress disorder

Overuse injury

Shin splints

Overuse of lower leg

Gout

Uric acid crystals

Celluitis

Bacterial infection

Dermatitis

Allergic reaction

Eczema

Chronic itchy rash

Basal Cell Cancer

Least dangerous skin cancer - Basal cells

Melanoma

Most dangerous skin cancer - UVB rays

Cushing Syndrome

Too much cortisol

Graves Disease

Autoimmune hyperthyroid

Inguinal hernia

Part of intestine pushes tough weak spot in lower abdomen

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Enlarged prostate makes hard to urinate 

Celiac Disease

Body reacts to gluten = damages small intestine

Diveritcultis

Pouches in colon becomes inflamed

Shingles

Painful rash caused by chickenpox

Sciatica

Pain travels from lower back to leg

Renal Calculi

Hard stones form in kidneys + cause severe pain

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Fluid in lungs makes it hard to breathe