Physiological disorders and their care P1 Signs and Symptoms Physiological disorders and their care

Review previous progress P1 1. Briefly introduce the first of the two disorders you will be focusing this work on. 2. Which main body system is affected by the disorder you have chosen and what is the overall purpose / job of this body system? Use a diagram to support your explanation. 3. How does the body system work step-by-step? 4. What are the causes of the disorder – are they known? What are the risk factors? • Inherited traits • Lifestyle choices • Diet • Environment BOTH disorders

Signs and symptoms of disease Brainstorm… 5. How many signs and symptoms of disease can you name? Make a list… Think about the different body systems…

Definitions Diagnosis: the process by which the nature of the disease or disorder is determined, based on the signs and symptoms Sign: an objective indication of a disorder noticed by another person e.g. family member or healthcare professional Symptom: a feature the individual complains of Some can be both signs and symptoms; only an academic difference Activity sheet 14.3

Assignment time! P1 5. Explain at least 3 observational signs and 3 symptoms of the disorder; what can be observed by a doctor and what is the person experiencing? *You must reference where this information has been taken from – keep a list in your Bibliography* Use pages 451 and 452 in the textbook to explain the signs and symptoms further BOTH disorders