scholarly journals Magnetic stimulation in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia – a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Jarosław Pasek ◽  
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Joanna Gmyrek ◽  
Grzegorz Cieślar ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Variable Magnetic Field ◽  
Thoracic Pain ◽  
Comprehensive Therapy

Herpes zoster (shingles) is an acute infectious viral disease that may develop in individuals who have previously had chickenpox. Unlike chickenpox, shingles is more likely to occur in adults, with the risk increasing with age. The paper presents treatment outcomes in a 63-year-old patient with severe thoracic pain persisting for 5 weeks. The treatment included 15 sessions of magnetic stimulation using a low induction variable magnetic field, performed once a day, which allowed to significantly reduce pain, as assessed using the Laitinen Pain Scale. The inclusion of magnetic stimulation as an element of comprehensive therapy also improved the patient’s quality of life, as assessed with EuroQol (a score of 25 before the therapy vs. 65 after the therapy).

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Managament of Bhagandara (Fistula-in-Ano) by Palasha Ksharasutra prepared with Arkaksheera - A Case Report.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganapathi Rao ◽  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Ashok Naikar ◽  
Chandrakanth Halli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Spinal Anesthesia ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Weekly Interval ◽  
Butea Monosperma ◽  
Fistula In Ano

A standard Ksharasutra is practiced in treatment of Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano) with high success rate and minimum recurrence rate. In previous research it was noted that Pittaja Prakruti patients sometime might cause more perianal irritation due to Apamarga Ksharasutra. So in this study Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera was prepared by Palasha Kshara (Ash of Butea monosperma), Arka Ksheera (Calotropis gigantic) and turmeric powder (Curcuma longa). This Ksharasutra was prepared as per the API guidelines and preserved in air tight tube. A patient of Pittaja predominant Prakruti with fistula-in ano having two external opening at 6 and 7 O’ clock position of anus was treated with application of Ksharasutra. The Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera was applied in these two opening under spinal anesthesia. Then Ksharasutra was changed by weekly interval under local xylocaine jelly 2%. The length of thread was measured weekly and noted in the case to assess the unit cutting time (UCT). The unit cutting time (UCT) of first thread was 7.5 days/cm and second one had UCT 6.8 days/cm. During the treatment patient was doing his job regularly without hampering the quality of life. After 2 months patient was free from all symptoms of fistula with normal scar and without any complications. This case study demonstrated the utility of Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera in multiple fistula-in ano.

scholarly journals Improvements in Behavioral Symptoms following Antibiotic Therapy in a 14-Year-Old Male with Autism

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Lucas Ramirez ◽  
Kelly Barnhill ◽  
Alan Gutierrez ◽  
Claire Schutte ◽  
Laura Hewitson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Antifungal Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Symptoms ◽  
Gastrointestinal Function ◽  
Aberrant Behaviors

This case report describes the benefits of antibiotic and antifungal therapy on behavior in a child with autism undergoing treatment for encopresis. Over the course of treatment, the child exhibited a reduction in aberrant behaviors, increased gastrointestinal function, and improved quality of life.

Correlates of depression and quality of life in patients with inflammatory arthritides

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 383-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Krishnadas ◽  
V. Mallon ◽  
I. Mcinnes ◽  
J. Cavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Tertiary Referral Centre ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire ◽  
Therapeutic Doses

Depression is a major co-morbidity in patients with inflammatory arthritides. In addition to the inflammatory processes, factors like pain, quality of life and trait emotional intelligence or the awareness on one's emotion and the ability to regulate these effectively may be associated with the presence of depression in this population.AimsThe aims of the present study were to determine the rates of depression in patients with psoriatic (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) attending a tertiary referral centre, and to investigate possible factors that are associated with depression in this population.MethodsInterim data pertaining to depression (HADS), pain (British Pain Society Pain scale), quality of life (EuroQoL), physical function (HAQ-DI), inflammation (CRP) and emotional intelligence (Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire - TEIQue-SF) were analysed from data from 100 patients (50 PsA and 50 RA).ResultsUpto 30% of patients with PsA and RA were found to be depressed. Similarly, upto 25% of patients with PsA and RA fulfilled the criteria for caseness on the HADS A subscale.None of these patients were on therapeutic doses of an antidepressant. There was significant correlation between depression scores and scores on quality of life, disability and emotional intelligence. Together, they explained almost 50% of the variance in depression scores.ConclusionThe prevalence of depression is high in people with inflammatory arthritides. Disability, Quality of life and trait emotional intelligence seems to be important factors associated with inflammation and presence of depression in this population.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation therapy in patients with psoriatic arthritis after SARS-CoV-2 infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-114
Author(s):  
Diana Maghiar ◽  
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Nicoleta Anamaria Pascalau ◽  
Liviu Lazar ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Important Change ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Rehabilitation Treatment ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Objectives. We want to present the evolution of a lot of patients, previously diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, who last spring went through a difficult period due to infection with the new coronavirus. After healing from COVID-19, the patients had returned to the hospital after a period of 4-6 months, to follow a rehabilitation treatment, the majority of the accusations being those related to psoriatic arthritis, with close follow-up of these patients in connection with the treatment applied. Material and methods. The patients were evaluated at hospitalization (biological inflammatory markers like CRP and ESR), pain scale, DAPSA score, PASI and the quality of life score (DLQI and QOL scale), after which they followed different rehabilitation treatments for a period of 21 days. After 3 months of completing this treatment they were re-evaluated. Patients diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis who do not have documentation to suggest SARS-CoV-2 infection (antibodies/ previous RT-PCR positive tests) were not included in the study. Outcomes. There were some significant differences in terms of the initial score at hospitalization and that performed after rehabilitation treatment. Most of the indices performed had lower values at reassessment (pain scale score, DAPSA, PASI, DLQI and even lower values of CRP and ESR), thus resulting in an important step in terms of the beneficial effects of rehabilitation therapy, both for patients with psoriatic arthritis and for post-COVID-19 recovery. The most important change was observed in the score for quality of life. Conclusions. The inclusion of rehabilitation therapy in patients with psoriatic arthritis should be a step that each patient should take. Its effects are long-term, with periods of pain decreasing in frequency and intensity, thus changing the quality of life of these patients. The mental, social and emotional impact of COVID-19 on people who have gone through the disease can be changed in a good way, also following a rehabilitation therapy.

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