In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
Factors that affect fertility (STDs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect fertility in a number of ways. Some STIs can damage the reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term. Others can interfere with the production of sperm or eggs.
The following are some of the ways that STIs can affect fertility:
Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID
When you have an STI, your body’s immune system responds by releasing inflammatory markers. These are proteins that signal to the body’s white blood cells to come to the site of the infection.
The level of inflammatory markers in your blood can be used to diagnose an STI and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. In general, higher levels of inflammatory markers indicate a more severe infection.
Why prostatitis and infection happens
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, which is a small gland located below the bladder. Prostatitis can be caused by a bacterial infection, but it can also be caused by other factors, such as injury or irritation.
Prostatitis can cause a number of symptoms, including pain or burning during urination, pain in the perineum (the area between the scrotum and the anus), and difficulty urinating. It can also cause fever and chills.
Causes of systemic reaction
A systemic reaction is a body-wide response to an infection or other stimulus. Symptoms of a systemic reaction can include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
In some cases, an STI can lead to a systemic reaction. This is more likely to happen if the infection is severe or if the person has a weakened immune system.
Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder that causes low levels of platelets in the blood. Platelets are blood cells that help the blood to clot.
A splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the spleen. The spleen is an organ that filters blood and removes old or damaged blood cells. It also plays a role in the immune system.
In some cases, a splenectomy may be recommended for people with ITP. This is because the spleen can destroy platelets in people with ITP.
Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic)
Anemia is a condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. When a person has anemia, they may feel tired, weak, and short of breath.
There are many different types of anemia. Some of the most common types include:
Microcytic anemia is a type of anemia in which the red blood cells are smaller than normal. Macrocytic anemia is a type of anemia in which the red blood cells are larger than normal.
Microcytic anemia
Microcytic anemia is most commonly caused by iron deficiency anemia. Other causes of microcytic anemia include:
Macrocytic anemia
Macrocytic anemia is most commonly caused by vitamin B12 deficiency anemia or folate deficiency anemia. Other