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Introduction to General Medical Conditions Introduction to General Medical Conditions Genevieve Ludwig and Megan Streveler-Lundstrom Introduction to General Medical Conditions Copyright © Momentum Press, LLC, 2017. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other except for brief quotations, not to exceed 400 words, without the prior permission of the publisher. First published in 2017 by Momentum Press, LLC 222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017 www.momentumpress.net ISBN-13: 978-1-94561-292-3 (paperback) ISBN-13: 978-1-94561-293-0 (e-book) Momentum Press Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Collection Cover and interior design by Exeter Premedia Services Private Ltd., Chennai, India First edition: 2017 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in the United States of America. Abstract Introduction to General Medical Conditions explains the most common non- orthopedic maladies seen in the active population. The text is designed to be a reference tool for students and professionals who work with athletes or a physically active population. Each chapter covers a specific body part or system. Also discussed are preventative measures to avoid developing these conditions. Coaches, students in allied health professions, physical education teachers, parents, and athletes will benefit from reading this text. The first unit of the text gives an introduction to general medicine concepts. It starts by providing an introduction to clinical pathology, common medical procedures, the basics of pharmacology, and lastly, introduces common contagious illnesses. The second unit of the text discusses body systems and complications that may arise in each system. Common conditions and illnesses of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive, neurological, and endocrine systems are introduced. Additionally, the second unit covers dermatological conditions and issues that may arise in the eyes or ears. Each illness and condition in the text provides the associated signs and symptoms, most common treatment plan and recommended preventative measures. Keywords body systems, clinical pathology, common illnesses, dermatological conditions, ear conditions, eye conditions, medical procedures Contents Preface Part I Introduction to General Medical Concepts Chapter 1 Introduction to Clinical Pathology Chapter 2 Common Medical Procedures Chapter 3 Pharmacology Basics Chapter 4 Common Contagious Illnesses Part II Conditions by Body System Chapter 5 Respiratory System Conditions Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Conditions Chapter 7 Digestive System Conditions Chapter 8 Urinary System Conditions Chapter 9 Reproductive System Conditions Chapter 10 Neurological System Conditions Chapter 11 Endocrine System Conditions Chapter 12 Dermatological Conditions Chapter 13 Eye Conditions Chapter 14 Ear Conditions About the Authors Index Preface Introduction to General Medical Conditions includes some of the most common illnesses and conditions of the body systems. The text is designed as a reference tool for students and professionals who work with athletes or any physically active population. The reader will be introduced to basic general medical concepts, common medical procedures, basic pharmacology, and common infectious illnesses. Individual chapters will cover specific body systems and will include a brief review of the system’s anatomy, the introduction to each condition, the common signs and symptoms for easy recognition, and the most commonly prescribed treatments. Lastly, preventative measures will be discussed to help patients avoid obtaining these common illnesses or conditions. Coaches, allied health students, physical education teachers, parents, and the physically active will benefit from reading this text. Several texts exist for understanding musculoskeletal injuries, but few quick reference tools are available for general medical concepts and conditions. PART I Introduction to General Medical Concepts CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Clinical Pathology Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the basic principles of clinical pathology and provides the reader with an explanation as to why having a foundation in general medical condition and treatment is vital when serving as a parent, coach, personal trainer, instructor, or athletic trainer. This chapter will start by providing several definitions and a basic guide to general medical evaluation techniques, as well as how these techniques differs from orthopedic joint evaluations. Understanding common medical conditions and how they present is crucial in any setting. Commonly, coaches, parents, and athletic trainers are the first to see an athlete when a general medical condition arises. Thus, having knowledge about common conditions and the ability to recognize the need for referral to a medical doctor is an important first step in process of providing care. Understanding clinical pathology is also crucial because certain conditions may affect an athlete’s ability to participate and the disease may require certain precautions when the athlete is allowed to play. Lastly, understanding basic principles of clinical pathology is necessary to determine if and how a specific condition can affect musculoskeletal injuries as well as required recovery time before an athlete is allowed to return to play. Definitions Pathology: The study of biological causes, effects, and processes of disease. Pathogenesis: Refers to the physiological or biological origin that leads to the diseased state. Commonly noted by the development and progression of signs and symptoms over time as well as the nature of the disease (acute, chronic, or recurrent). Commonly thought of as synonymous with etiology.
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