UV Safety Month

       Radiation is energy that is sent out from a source. Radiation exposure occurs when a person is exposed to this energy. There are different forms of radiation. Some come from nature and some are manmade. There are the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. There is also the radiation used in the microwaves to heat food. Radiation is divided into two types Ionizing radiation which is a high-frequency radiation that is able to damage cells, has also been linked to cancer and other health problems  and Nonionizing radiation which is low in frequency and is not known to cause cancer (except for UV rays). There is also the risk of cancer. Cancer may take years to develop after you have been exposed to radiation. The Diagnosis may consist of the healthcare team that may ask about your symptoms and medical history and also do a physical exam. They may also do blood, stool, and urine tests and measure the amount of radiation absorbed by your body using a radiation survey meter.  A person can be exposed to ionizing radiation from X-rays, Radioactive elements in the soil or public works systems (eg, water supply), Workplace environment (eg, uranium mines), Radiation from nuclear disasters and Radiation Therapy used to treat certain types of cancer.

Exposure can cause radiation sickness, which may include these symptoms:

       Nausea

       Weakness

       Hair loss

       Bleeding

       Burns

       Loss of organ functions

       Diarrhea

Please contact you local health care provider for any questions you may have about UV protection.

 

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic disease of the joints that begins before the age of 16 years old. This disease occurs when the immune system attacks the tissue inside the joints, causing the joints to become inflamed.  The inflammation can be painful and can lead to long term damage to cartilage and bone. Cases range from mild to severe, in some cases causing changes in growth and development. JRA is a potentially serious condition, requiring care from your physician. The sooner JRA is treated, the better the outcome. There are five major types of JRA, which are as follows:  Pauciarticular JRA, Polyarticular JRA , Systemic onset JRA (also called Still’s disease), Enthesitis associated arthritis, and Psoriatic arthritis. 

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