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disease in health

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Cerebral palsy Is a disorder of the nervous system interferes with muscle coordination
Type 2 diabetes diabetes where your body produces insulin but it cannot be used by cells.
Cystic Fibrosis large amounts of thick mucus are produced, particularly in the lungs and pancreas
Tuberculosis bacterial infection of the lungs. People with weakened immune systems, AIDS, inject drugs, homeless, or are elderly are most susceptible.
Heart Attack death of cardiac muscle due to a lack of blood flow to the heart
Narcolepsy chronic sleep disorder in which people excessively sleep even after good night of sleep
Arthritis painful inflammation of the joints
Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Migraine Headache severe head pain caused by blood vessels in the brain dilating
Muscular Dystrophy genetic disease where muscles progressively deteriorate
Stroke occurs when the flow of blood is blocked in the brain
Multiple Sclerosis ( MS ) Disease in which the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord are destroyed.
Epilepsy A disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes temporary loss of control of the mind and body.
Down Syndrome a genetic disorder in which a child is born with an extra chromosome in each cell
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) A condition in which recurring tiredness makes it difficult to function in normal ways.
Hemophilia An inherited condition in which blood does not clot normally
Parkinson’s Disease A brain disorder that causes muscle tremors, stiffness, and weakness
Peptic Ulcer Open sore on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or first part of the small intestine
Sickle Cell Anemia Inherited blood disease in which the red blood cells carry less oxygen
Lupus Condition in which connective tissue becomes inflamed
Alzheimer’s Progressive disease that worsens over time, destroys memory and other important mental functions
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