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Pathologies-ALL
All pathologies you need to know!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acute Bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchial tree anywhere between the trachea and the bronchioles. |
| Anemia | Symptom rather than a disease itself. It indicates a shortage of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both. |
| Anorexia Nervosa | The use of fasting, severely restricted eating. Self-starvation. |
| Asthma (COPD) | The result of spasmodic constriction of bronchial smooth tubes in combination with chronic local inflammation and excessive mucous production. |
| Bell's Palsy | Flaccid paralysis of one side of the face caused by inflammation/damage to the facial nerve. |
| Breast Cancer | The growth of malignant tumor cells in breast tissue. |
| Bulimia | Eating disorder where in normal or higher than normal calorie consumption followed by activities to prevent the absorption of those calories. |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of the bursae when these fluid filled sacs are irritated. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the carpal ligament into the wrist. |
| Chemical Dependency | The use of substances (legal & illegal)in methods or doses that result in damage to the user. |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Collection of signs/symptoms that affect many systems in the body and result in potentially debilitating fatigue. |
| Common Cold | Viral infection from any of 200 known types of viruses. |
| Chrohn's Disease | Progressive inflammatory condition of any part of the G.I tract. |
| Degenerative Disc | Small tears of the annulus, along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the muscles. Annulus may press against nerve root of the spinal cord. |
| Depression | Mood disorders that can result in persistent feelings of sadness, guilt, or hopelessness. |
| Diabetes Mellitus | A group of metabolic disorders characterized by disturbances in glucose metabolism. |
| Dislocation | Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully seperated. |
| Edema | Retention of interstitial fluid because of electrolyte or protein balances; Or from mechanical obstruction in the circulatory/lymphatic systems. |
| Thrombus, Embolism | Stationary clots/Clots that travel through the circulatory system. |
| Endometriosis | The implantation and growth of endometrial cells in the peritoneal cavity that grow and then decay with the menstrual cycle. |
| Fatigue | Exhaustion due to low oxygen levels in the muscles. Low stamina. |
| Fibromyalgia | A group of signs/symptoms that include chronic pain in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. |
| Fractures | Any kind of broken/cracked bone; From hairline crack to a complete break in bone. |
| Frozen Shoulder | A client gradually loses the ability to move the arm at the shoulder. |
| Gout | Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate(sodium acid) in and around joints. |
| Headaches | Pain in head caused by muscular tension, vascular spasm, and chemical imbalances. |
| Hernia | Hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude. |
| Herniated Disc (Disc Disease) | When nucleus pulposus may protrude into vertebral canal, compressing spinal nerve roots/or spinal cord itself. (Impingement) |
| HIV/AIDS | Disease in which a virus disables the immune system leaving a person vulnerable to a host of diseases that are usually not a threat to people. |
| Hypertension | Technical term for high blood pressure. Anything over 140 Systolic/90 Diastolic. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | A collection of signs/symptoms that include functional problems with the digestive system; especially the colon. |
| Low Back Pain | Physical or mental suffering/stress arising from injury/illness in the lumbar region/area of the back. |
| Lupus | Autoimmune rheumatic disease in which your immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. |
| Lymphoma | A variety of cancer that grows in Lymph tissue. |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system. |
| Muscular Dystrophy | Group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue. |
| Myofascial Pain Syndrome | Collection of signs/symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles. |
| Myositis Ossificans | Muscle inflammation with bone formation/or bony deposits in soft tissue. |
| Osteoarthritis | Joint inflammation brought about by wear/tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage. |
| Osteoporosis | "Porous bones". In this condition calcium is pulled off the bones faster than it is replaced, leaving them thin, brittle, and prone to injury. |
| Patellofemoral Syndrome | A condition in which the patellar cartilage becomes irritated as it contacts the femoral cartilage. |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | Umbrella term for an infection anywhere in the upper reproductive tract of women. |
| Peripheral Neuropathy | Peripheral nerves are damaged through lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, trauma; Or exposure to pathogens or toxic substances. |
| Plantar Fasciitis | Degeneration of collagen at the plantar fascia causing pain. |
| Post Polio Syndrome | A progressive muscular weakness that develops 10-40 years after an initial infection with the Polio virus. |
| Postoperative Situations | Deciding when to massage a client after surgery. Depends on what surgery was for, where incision is, and how large/deep it is. |
| Postural Deviations | Overdeveloped Thoracic or Lumbar curves(hyperkyphosis/hyperlordosis) or a lateral curve in the spine. |
| Pregnancy | The condition in which a woman carries a fetus. |
| Raynaud's Syndrome | Defined by episodes of vasospasm of the arterioles in fingers, toes,nose, ears, and lips. Usually cold to the touch. |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Autoimmune disease in which immune system attacks synovial membranes;usually in joints of the hands & feet. |
| Sciatica | Syndrome involving motor and/or sensory deficits along the course of the sciatic nerve. |
| Scoliosis | A postural deviation where there is a lateral curve in the spine. S, C, or Reverse C curve. |
| Seizure Disorders | Epilepsy; Any condition that causes seizures. |
| Shin Splints | Lower leg injuries including compartment syndromes, muscle tears, hairline fractures usually brought on by overuse or misalignment at the ankle. |
| Sinusitis | Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses from allergies, infection, or physical obstruction. |
| Skin Cancer | Uncontrolled replication of cells forming tumors. Four classes include benign, malignant, metastasis,and carcinogen. |
| Sleep Disorders | Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm disruption all make it difficult to sleep or wake up feeling refreshed. |
| Sprains | Tears to ligaments. Injuries can range from a few traumatized fibers to a complete rupture. |
| Strains | Torn muscle fibers. |
| Stroke | Damage to brain tissue caused by a blockage in blood flow, or by an internal hemorrhage causing oxygen deprivation. |
| Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) | Any problem that causes pain/loss of function at the TMJ. |
| Tendinitis | Inflammation of a tendon. |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | Collection of signs/symptoms brought about by occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm. |
| Thrombophlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis | Veins obstructed by blood clots. (Occlusion) |
| Thyroid Disease (Graves Disease) | Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyoidism; When Thyroid gland produces either too much, or too little of the hormones that stimulate the conversion of fuel to energy. |
| Torticollis (wryneck) | A unilateral spasm of the neck muscles. (stiff-neck) |
| Urinary Tract Infection | An infection caused by bacteria anywhere in the lower urinary systems; Primarily lower urinary tract, urethra, and the bladder. |
| Varicose Veins | Distended veins, usually in the legs, caused by venous insufficiency and retrograde flow of blood that should be moving against gravity. |
| Whiplash | An umbrella term referring to a series of injuries that may occur with sudden cervical acceleration and deceleration. |
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