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The pathophysiology has not been entirely agreed upon but seems to stem from a neurogenic response to muscle fatigue in conjunction with fluid and electrolyte losses diabetic a1c generic 16 mg duetact with mastercard. To make the diagnosis, no signs of other illness may be present such as rhabdomyolysis, sickle cell disease or trait, or heat stroke. It is important to take a thorough medical history to avoid pitfalls in the diagnosis. Management consists of stretching and massaging the affected muscle and oral replacement of fluids and electrolytes. One study has shown that ingestion of pickle juice at 1 mL/kg may cause a faster recovery from muscle cramps when compared to deionized water. Discontinuation of cramping occurred at an average of 85 seconds with pickle juice compared to deionized water at 134 seconds. This may support the theory that heat cramps are a neurogenic-mediated process as cessation of cramping occurred before the contents of the pickle juice had time to reach the sites of action in the skeletal muscle. Blood that is in circulation pools in the lower extremities as the athlete finishes the event and discontinues exercising. The skeletal muscles in the lower extremities normally exert a pressure on the corresponding vasculature, but as exercise ceases, the blood pools, causing an unexpected drop in cranial blood pressure, triggering collapse. Athletes may develop dizziness, nausea, and vomiting as a result of the rapid drop in blood pressure. Athletes should be encouraged to continue activity such as walking at the end of events (rather than abruptly stopping or standing in place) to continue normal blood flow in order to avoid a sudden collapse and resultant injury. If an athlete does collapse, treatment should begin with laying the patient supine in the Trendelenburg position, keeping the legs and pelvis elevated. Generally these athletes will respond favorably within 10 to 30 minutes and may be allowed to leave under their own power. Heat stroke can occur as classic heat stroke (nonexertional) or exertional heat stroke. Classic heat stroke usually afflicts the elderly population in the summer season and can be related to a lack of access to adequate air conditioning. Heat is continually absorbed from the environment and may be poorly dissipated secondary to underlying medical conditions and medications that preclude cooling. Exertional heat stroke is seen in younger and more athletic populations and does not necessarily occur in hot and humid environments. Other signs and symptoms of heat stroke are similar to those seen in heat exhaustion, but vital sign abnormalities are more likely to be present. Contrary to popular belief, the presence or absence of sweating does not diagnose heat stroke. Examination of a collapsed individual on the athletic field can be difficult and the differential diagnosis can extend beyond heat exhaustion and heat stroke to include cardiac arrhythmia and exercise-associated hyponatremia. It is important to maintain a degree of diagnostic suspicion for those athletes who present with collapse but do not have an elevated core temperature. The term "heat injury" is not currently recognized by the World Health Organization as a diagnosis but was created by U. The organs most commonly affected by heat stroke or injury include the liver, kidneys, and skeletal muscle (rhabdomyolysis). Individuals who present with heat stroke should be treated with basic life support measures. Secure the airway and make sure adequate circulation and breathing are maintained. An initial set of vital signs including a rectal temperature should be performed 1261 Heat-Related Illness Heat exhaustion occurs when the core body temperature measured rectally is elevated between 98. This is clinically manifested most often by collapse or difficulty continuing activity before the event has finished. Heat exhaustion may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle cramping, tachycardia, hypotension, weakness, dehydration, and electrolyte depletion. The level of dehydration can be difficult to judge clinically as the only reliable assessment of dehydration is measurement of water loss that occurs through preweight and postweight measurements. Confusion may be present in heat exhaustion but should be mild and resolve quickly with treatment measures. Athletes with heat exhaustion should be removed from the heat and placed in a cool, shaded, or air-conditioned environment. Vital signs including a rectal temperature should be measured to ensure that the proper diagnosis is made and to monitor the adequacy of cooling.

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Pathophysiology In the lower extremities diabetes and headaches duetact 17 mg amex, the venous system comprises the deep and superficial veins. Blood flows from the superficial to the deep veins through the communicating or perforating veins to ultimately reach the heart. When a healthy individual contracts the calf muscles, a high pressure develops in the deep vein system, allowing blood to flow from the deep veins to the heart. During calf muscle relaxation, the pressure difference (high pressure in the superficial veins) allows blood flow from the superficial to deep veins. If the calf muscle contraction is restricted or the oneway valves are deficient, the system fails to adequately return venous blood to the heart, leading to venous hypertension (also known as sustained ambulatory high pressure). The mechanism of cutaneous ulceration as a consequence of venous insufficiency remains unknown. In the early 1980s, Browse and Burnard suggested that venous hypertension could lead to endothelial distention, causing extravasation of fibrinogen into the interstitial fluid, which results in "pericapillary fibrin cuff" formation around the capillary vessels. Fibrin cuffs act as a barrier to diffusion of oxygen and nutrients, causing ischemia and ulcer formation. A few years later, Coleridge-Smith and colleagues suggested that venous hypertension could lead to decreased capillary perfusion, resulting in leukocyte trapping. The trapped leukocytes release proteolytic enzymes, which result in free radical formation and capillary damage. The increased capillary permeability causes extravasation of fibrinogen and other metabolites, which leads to formation of a fibrin cuff around the capillaries and ultimately ischemia. Further studies supported the presence of increased levels of monocyte aggregation. In 1993, Falanga and Eaglstein observed that fibrin cuffs were discontinuous around capillaries and therefore did not form a barrier to oxygen and nutrients causing ischemia. They also postulated the "trap" hypothesis, which suggests that venous hypertension causes endothelial cell distention leading to extravasation of macromolecules. Patients with venous disease may have other factors that contribute to venous ulcer formation, such as systemic alteration in fibrinolysis and arteriovenous shunting. Despite all previously conducted studies and hypotheses, further research is needed to explain the mechanism of cutaneous ulceration resulting from venous insufficiency. Epidemiology Evaluation and Diagnosis 1034 the typical location for a venous ulcer is around the medial aspect of the lower extremity near the ankle (medial malleolus) or the gaiter area. The base of the ulcer may be covered with granulation tissue, yellow slough, or both. Venous ulcers are associated with presence of pigmentation, erythema, dermatitis, edema, and induration. Hemosiderin deposition resulting from red blood cell extravasation and iron-related stimulation of melanocytes cause the surrounding hyperpigmentation. Lipodermatosclerosis, commonly known as an inverted bottle shape, is caused by sclerosis of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The presence of lipodermatosclerosis has been associated with a greater impairment of fibrinolysis in patients with venous ulcers and may be a poor prognostic factor for restriction of leg movement. Other known prognostic factors are duration and size of the ulcer and history of venous surgery. Ulcers present for longer than 6 months and larger than 5 cm2 in diameter tend to be more refractory to therapy. The findings of a lower leg ulcer associated with lipodermatosclerosis or varicose veins, or both, suggest a venous ulcer. Venous dermatitis is associated with erythema, eczema, pruritus, and scaling of the skin. Contact dermatitis surrounding the ulcer may result from the use of topical agents. Even though venous insufficiency should be confirmed with a variety of techniques, including duplex ultrasound or plethysmography, the presence or absence of arterial disease is a more important factor dictating treatment and prognosis. Treatment with compression bandages is the mainstay of therapy and should be used cautiously in patients with arterial disease.

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