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[PDF] Sexual rights and bodily integrity as human rights

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[PDF] Sexual rights and bodily integrity as human rights

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Running head: BODY INTEGRITYQuestion and Answers for a Case StudyName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
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1BODY INTEGRITYAnswer 1All forms of damage to the spinal cord that result in a temporary or permanent change inits function and translate into loss of muscular function, autonomic function or sensation at, orbelow the parts of lesion are called spinal cord injuries. Depending on the severity of damageand location of injury, the symptoms vary from paralysis to pain, numbness, and incontinence(Bryce et al., 2012). In this case scenario, the patient Sue appears to suffer from spinal cordinjury in the lumbar region, specifically L3 and L4. The lumbar spine is located at the lower backbelow the thoracic and cervical region and this made up of 5 vertebrae, L1-L5. The nerves andspinal cord tissues present in lumbar vertebrae are specifically responsible for controllingcommunication between the legs and the brain, damage to which subsequently affects thegrowing and hip area. Acute tenderness in L3 and L4 arises due to lumbar disc protrusion(Pouriesa, Fouladi & Mesbahi, 2013). Disc protrusion has probably resulted from compression ofthe vertebrae present around the discs that made the latter in losing shape overtime and flatteningand expanding outwards. The work that she has been involved in over the years has resulted instrength due to bending heavy lifting or repetitive and arduous use that has become painful.These have resulted in injuries in the herniated disc as a part of general wear and tear of thespinal cord, which in turn leads to pain discomfort and tenderness to touch (Chiu et al., 2015).Thus, the symptoms of acute tenderness are indicative of lumbar disc herniation in the patient.Answer 2Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs referred to the class of chemical compounds thatare used for decreasing fever, reducing blood clots and inflammation, and lowering pain severity.NSAIDs are considered the major types of pain relievers and commonly include ibuprofen,
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