Madeline

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-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- About Me -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ My name is Madeline

✎ I am first aid and CPR certified

✎ I study medicine as a hobby but within the next year I plan on studying medicine in a University

✎ I will only give personal advice via my inbox, other than that my posts will however be a general advice about certain medical emergencies

✎ I am very passionate about medicine

✎ I have a few disabilities

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Disclaimers -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ I am NOT your doctor, please do not use this blog as your only source of medical advice

✎ All of my advice given is based on plenty of research AND is overlooked by a family friend of mine who is a Physician Assistant

✎ I am not qualified to diagnose you

✎ The number one advice I will always give is to see a medical professional if you have any concerns about your health

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Inbox -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ Any submissions asking me for a diagnosis will be deleted

✎ Please do not use my inbox for trolling or hateful purposes

✎ For everyone's safety, please do not mention any potentially triggering topics such as self-harm or suicide

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-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) aka Brittle Bone Disease -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogensis Imperfecta aka Brittle Bone Disease is a group of inherited disorders characterized by fragile bones that break easily.

✎ What cause OI?

Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by defective genes. These genes affect how the body makes collagen, a protein that helps strengthen bones.

✎ What are the different types?

The different types of OI include:

Type I: This is the mildest and most common form of OI. Type I leads to broken bones (bone fractures) or muscle weakness. It doesn’t cause any bone deformity

Type II: Babies born with Type II often can’t breathe and die young. Type II causes multiple broken bones even before the baby is born

Type III: Babies often have broken bones at birth. Type III often leads to severe physical disabilities

Type IV: Bones may break easily. Usually, children with this type have their first bone break before puberty. People with Type IV may have mild to moderate bone deformity

✎ What are the symptoms of OI?

Bone deformity and pain

Bruising easily

Difficulty breathing

Hearing loss

Loose joints or muscle weakness

Curved spine

Small stature

Triangular face shape

Weak, brittle or discolored teeth

Blue sclerae (bluish color of the whites of the eyes)

It is important to note that not everyone with OI has every one of these symptoms.

✎ How is OI treated?

Treatment may include, occupational therapy, physical therapy, assistive devices, oral/dental care, and medications

✎ How are broken bones as a result of OI treated?

A broken bone will either be treated with a splint, brace, cast, or surgery. A rod may be placed in surgery to support the bone and to prevent it from breaking again in the future.

✎ Is there a cure for OI?

Nope. Treatment can help but this condition doesn't have a cure.

✎ How is OI diagnosed?

A blood test and bone density tests are use to diagnose OI. However, a baby may break a bone before birth which is often a major sign that the baby has OI and a doctor may or may not conduct tests.

✎ Extra information/fun fact

I myself am diagnosed with OI and have had quite a few broken bones.

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-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Seizures -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ What is a seizure?

A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells

✎ What causes a seizure?

A seizure can be caused by anything that interrupts the normal connections between nerve cells in the brain. This may be a high fever, low or high blood sugar, alcohol, drug withdrawal, or a brain concussion. If 2 or more seizures occur without a known cause, a person will most likely be diagnosed with epilepsy.

✎ How many types of seizures are there?

There are many different kinds but the most common ones include generalized tonic-clonic, absence, clonic, tonic, myoclonic, atonic, febrile, and infantile.

✎ How are seizures treated?

Anticonvulsants are most commonly used but sometimes surgery, devices, or dietary changes may be used in the treatment plan.

✎ How do I help someone during a seizure?

It depends on the seizure but the most important thing to always do is keep the person safe. Remove any objects that may harm them. If they are convulsing, turn them on their side and place something such as a jacket under their head. NEVER stick something in a seizing person's mouth. Also, do not hold them down. If they are convulsing and their seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, call 911. If it is a first time seizure that you know of, call 911. It is important though that you follow someone with known seizures safety plan if they have one. Someone with seizures may have a safety plan that describes how you should help them, when to call 911, etc.