BMS 460 Lecture Notes - Itch, Headache, Odds Ratio
26 Apr 2014
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Most homeostatic systems tend to be negative feedback systems and regulate deviations from normal, leading the organism back to an optimal state and thereby negating any attempts toward radical excess or deficiency. Severe disturbance to homeostatic state results in disease. Every disease has a range of manifestations and a natural history that varies from individual to individual. Study of the disease process; specifically, understanding of the altered structure-function relationships in disease. Three interrelated aspects of a disease process forms a framework for understanding pathophysiology. Varies with the causative agent and type of tissue affected. Collection of signs and symptoms occurring together (e. g. pakinsonism) Most common signs and symptoms encountered in general medical practice. Systemic: fatigue, fever, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, weight gain, swelling*, itching and rash*, bleeding* Physical localized: pain, headache, back pain and joint pain, cough, nasal discharge, gi symptoms, shortness of breath, palpable lumps and bumps .
