D & D (Disorders & Diseases)
Muscles & Tissues
Bones & joints
Skin, Nail & Glands
Auto Immune Disorders & Viruses
100
A medical condition that causes excessive, thick, dark hair growth in a male-pattern on women, such as on the face, chest, and back. Laser treatment would be helpful with this condition.
What is Hirsutism?
100
The connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscles and houses blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
What is Fascia?
100
Ossicles, which are the bones of the inner ear, are examples of what kind of bone?
What is Irregular bones?
100
A common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissues. Some symptoms include redness & warmth on the skin.
What is Cellulitis ?
100
This appears as white patches on the skin due to an autoimmune response.
What is Vitiligo?
200
A chronic autoimmune disease that causes weakness in voluntary skeletal muscles.
Symptoms
- Drooping eyelids (ptosis) and double vision (diplopia)
- Trouble speaking, chewing, or swallowing
- Weak neck muscles or trouble holding up the head
- Fatigue and weakness that worsen with activity and improve with rest
What is Myashthenia Gravis?
200
A surgical procedure that removes part or all of the lamina (the back arch of a spinal bone) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by a herniated disc or spin
What is a Laminectomy?
200
A condition where bones lose density and become fragile, raising the risk of sudden breaks or fractures in the hip, spine, or wrist.
What is Osteoporosis?
200
A medical condition where the tips of your fingers or toes widen and swell, and your nails curve downward causing an abnormal curving of the nail.
What is clubbing?
200
In multiple sclerosis, the immune system destroys , the substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This causes inflammation and injury to the nerves, and the axons don't conduct impulses as well.
What is the Myelin sheath?
300
Achondroplasia is a congenital (inherited) disorder in which the limbs of the body are abnormally short, resulting in a short stature.
What is Dwarfism?
300
A group of permanent neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture due to abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. A Physical therapist will be essential in providing therapy to improve coordination & mobility
What is Cerebral Palsy?
300
The most common type of arthritis, caused by wear and tear on the protective cartilage between bones, leading to stiffness and pain
What is Osteoarthritis?
300
A bacterial, fungal, or physical trauma causing an inflammation of the nail matrix or nail bed that often leads to swelling, pus formation, and potential loss of the nail.
What is Onychia?
300
A person suffering from lymph nodes that are enlarged, has a sore throat and fever. The ultrasound scan revealed that their spleen has increased in size. The doctor has prescribed antiviral medicines. He also advised the patient to rest.
What is Mono (Mononucleosis)?
400
A rare disorder that causes your body to make large amounts of diluted urine and make the person feel intensely thirsty, it is unrelated to high blood sugar or common diabetes mellitus. Additionally, person may be suffering from weakness, excessive thirst, and increased urine production.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
400
This disorder causes a progressive wasting of muscles
What is ALS ( Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)?
400
An inflammatory joint disease caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, frequently triggering intense pain in the big toe or ankles
What is Gout?
400
Which Sudoriferous glands are of two types, these glands secrete sweat, which is a fluid mainly composed of water, electrolytes, and other metabolic waste products depending on the specific type of gland
What is Eccrine sweat glands & Apocrine sweat glands?
400
The Endocrine gland involved in the maturation of cells of the immune system. It is a small, specialized organ of the immune and endocrine systems that sits in the upper chest right behind the breastbone (sternum)
What is the Thymus?
500
A chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This may cause convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness
What is Epilepsy?
500
A condition causing widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness that often affects the joints and surrounding soft tissues
What is Fibromyalgia?
500
An abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in an S or C shape. The disorder often occurs in a child’s growth spurt before puberty, with cases usually diagnosed in the first seven years. In around 80% of scoliosis cases, no identifiable causes are found, though it may happen due to birth defects, neurological abnormalities, and genetic conditions.
What is Scoliosis?
500
The two hormones are essential for maintaining the body’s basal metabolic rate
What is Thyroxine & Triiodothyronine?
500
A virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically targeting CD4 white blood cells that help fight off infections. There is no cure, meaning once a person has it, they have it for life, but it can be fully controlled with medical care.
What is HIV?