Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Diseases
This disease is caused by a mite burrowing under the skin and laying its eggs which causes intense itching
What is scabies
This disease occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain.
What is a CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident
The major cause of hypertension is caused by this
What is ATHEROSCLEROSIS (hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels)
This disease is an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi. A common symptom is a "bark-like" cough
What is bronchities
This disease happens in later stages of another disease when the immune system has been completely attacked
What is AIDS
This disease is degenerative and can occur with aging or wear and tear of a joint. Cartilage is no longer present and the bones in the joint rub together causing "bone on bone" joint paint
What is OSTEOARTHRITIS
This disease happens when someone has a spinal cord injury and causes loss of function from the waist down
What is PARAPLEGIA
This symptom happens when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen
What is ANGINA
This is a common disease caused by hypersensitivity to irritants or excercise and causes the bronchi to constrict
What is ASTHMA
This is a rare form of skin cancer that is often found with people who have AIDS
What is KARPOSI's SARCOMA
This is a fungal infection that is common and can be found anywhere on the body. It causes a discolored, flat, circulat rash with dry, scaly skin.
What is RINGWORM
This disease is a progressive disease that affects the central nervous system. The myelin sheath that covers the nerves breaks down over time decreasing the ability for nerves to send messages. It can cause blindness, contractures, loss of function in the arms or legs
What is MS or MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
This disease can happen when the heart muscle dies
What is MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (heart attack)
This disorder occurs during pregnancy and causes the woman to have high glucose levels
What is GESTATIONAL DIABETES
This is a common disorder that causes tingling, numbness and pain in the legs and feet
What is NEUROPATHY
This disease, also called herpes zoster. Any person who has had chickenpox is at risk because the virus remains in the body (latent)
What is shingles
What is PARKINSON's
When the heart muscle has been severely damaged, it pumps ineffectively. When the right side of the heart is affected, blood backs up into the legs, feet or abdomen
What is CHF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
This disease is very common and happens when the body doesn't not produce enough insulin or the body fails to properly use insulin.
What is TYPE II DIABETES
This term is used to describe abnormal cells that grow in an uncontrolled way
What is CANCER
This disease causes muscle atrophy and eventually leads to death. After beiing diagnosed people normally only live 2-5 years. It is very progressive and starts in the lower extremeties and works its way to the heart and lungs. It is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease"
What is ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This disease is the leading cause of blindness in the US. This happens when the intraocular pressure increases and damages the retina and optic nerve. It can happen suddenly and cause severe pain.
What is glaucoma
What is PVD Peripheral Vascular Disease
This disease is caused when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormone
What is HYPOTHYROIDISM
These types of tumors are cancerous, grow rapidly and invade and spread to surrounding tissues
What is MALIGNANT TUMORS