Trauma

Trauma: Any injury, whether physically or emotionally inflicted. "Trauma" has both a medical and a psychiatric definition. Medically, "trauma" refers to a serious or critical bodily injury, wound, or shock.
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Trauma of the genitourinary system is defined as injury resulting from physical force, either accidental or inflicted (intentional), to organs such as the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, internal reproductive organs or external genitalia.
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TRAUMA AND "NOSE PICKING" AMONG COMMON CAUSES OF NOSEBLEEDS
Question: I have a question concerning nasal bleeding which has been bothering me over the past week. I assume the problem is in the nasal mucosa.
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Traumatic pneumothorax
Definition:
A traumatic pneumothorax is a collection of air inside the chest, between the lung and inner chest wall, which causes the lung to collapse. It results from an injury to the chest.
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A traumatic brain injury is usually the result of a sudden, violent blow to the head. Such a blow can launch the brain on a collision course with the inside of the skull.
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Traumatic injury to the bladder is uncommon. Only about 8-10% of pelvic fractures are associated with the bladder injury. The bladder is located within the bony structures of the pelvis, and is protected from most external forces.
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Traumatic Stress Service
Institute of Psychiatry
King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing a very traumatic or life-threatening event.
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Head Trauma
What is head trauma?
Head trauma is an injury to the head when, for example, you fall and hit your head or something hits you in the head.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder was referred to as "shell shock" after World War I and as "battle fatigue" after World War II and was traditionally thought of as a condition of war veterans.
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POST-TRAUMATIC AUTOMATISMS - A post-traumatic state in which the individual performs automatically without immediate or later memory of that behavior.
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Some trauma cannot be prevented, but it can be a great source of relief to receive counseling and supportive therapy immediately afterward.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is among only a few mental disorders that are triggered by a disturbing outside event, quite unlike other psychiatric disorders such as depression.
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Post traumatic stress disorder, or "shell shock" as it was originally called, is a psychiatric disorder that was officially recognized after being observed in war veterans. The phenomenon has now been studied and better defined.
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Dental trauma
Definition
Dental trauma is injury to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. The most common dental trauma is a broken or lost tooth.
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Cumulative trauma disorders
of the upper extremity
What Are Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremity?
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Some survivors of cancer experience trauma-related symptoms similar to symptoms experienced by people who have survived highly stressful situations, such as military combat, natural disasters, violent personal attack (such as rape), ...
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Traumatismo o enfermedad del estmago
Definicin:
Las lceras son erosiones (desgaste o corrosin) en el revestimiento del estmago o el duodeno (la primera parte del intestino delgado que conecta con el estmago).
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vision Impairment
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Traumatic events like motor vehicle accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures, whiplash (sudden jerking or "whipping" of your head forward and then backward), blood vessel destruction, and even paralysis.
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Traumatic events cannot usually be foreseen and, thus, cannot be prevented. However, in theory, professional intervention soon after a major trauma might reduce the likelihood or severity of ASD.
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Traumatic events can trigger anorexia or bulimia nervosa: bereavement, being bullied or abused, upheaval in the family (such as divorce) or concerns over being gay or lesbian.
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Trauma, Nervous System - Traumatic injuries to the brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, or neuromuscular system, including iatrogenic injuries induced by surgical procedures.
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Trauma or injury to the pelvis, such as:
spinal cord injury
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Traumatic cataracts result from blows which rupture the anterior lens capsule, harmful chemicals, intense infrared radiation, or X rays. Radiation causes free radical damage in the eyes. This causes the lens to absorb aqueous humor.
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TraumaJet Device uses fluidjet technology for cleaning and debridement of traumatic wounds; the device also suctions debris and fluid from the site, ...
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barotrauma
Injury caused by pressure differences between the atmosphere and the air-filled spaces in the body. The most common of these injuries are the ear and sinus blocks that can occur during air travel.
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While trauma might explain acute cases of Peyronie's disease, it does not explain why most cases develop slowly and with no apparent traumatic event.
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The damage may be due to trauma, lack of blood supply, haemorrhage or infection.
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Flat feet (pes planus), traumatic injuries, and underlying diseases may increase the risk for claw toes and hammertoes. Diseases and conditions that increase the risk include neuromuscular diseases (e.g.
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Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that occurs as a complication of a blood-borne infection, or as a sequel of surgery or trauma.
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Minor traumas often can be treated by applying cold compresses and pressure to the wound to induce clotting. More extreme bleeding episodes usually can be controlled with intravenous infusion of clotting factors.
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Some medical problems are triggered by continual stress, and emotional trauma, instability and mild forms of depression are also likely to result.
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Has a base that bleeds easily if traumatized or scraped
About half of infected men have only a single ulcer. Women frequently have 4 or more ulcers. The ulcers appear in specific locations.
Common locations in men (most common to least common) are: ...
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Children may become too traumatized to learn or develop normally and may be unable to reach their full potentials as adults. Children who witness domestic violence at home are more likely to repeat the cycle as adults.
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There are many causes of cataracts including cortisone medication, trauma, diabetes, many other diseases and simply aging. Cataracts will affect almost all people if they are fortunate enough to live long enough.
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Ruptured or perforated eardrums are usually caused by middle-ear infections or trauma (for example, an object in the ear, a slap on the ear, explosions, or repeated, excessive ear pressure from flying or diving).
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Scientists also found that while testosterone levels may significantly decrease after surgery, trauma or illness, the figures still showed an increased risk of death when these factors were taken into account.
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STOMATITIS: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth. Causes may include mechanical trauma, irritants, allergy, vitamin deficiency, or infection.
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Evanoff BA, Kim LE, Mutha S, Jeffe DB, Haase C, Andereck D, Fraser, VJ. Compliance with universal precautions among emergency department personnel caring for trauma patients. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 1999, 33:160-165.
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Figure 1.20. Mucosal side of lower lip showing white scars (green arrows) and output of mucus as small almost clear beads of moisture. This lip was traumatized and also has some leukoplakia/non-removable white patches.
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you remain "numb" to your husband's touch, or if you find that doing these activities are disturbing to you, consider consulting a therapist knowledgeable in sexual development. Therapy can help you explore whether there were any tense or traumatic ...
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