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Disease Unit
Summer Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Absence of pigmentation in the eyes, skin, and hair | Albinism |
| Very fairly colored hair, skin, and eyes; eyesight problems | Albinism |
| Genetic mutation where melanin (coloring agent) is missing; Africans at higher risk. | Albinism |
| D. Lifestyle adjustments, like UV protection, use of sunscreen and skin-protective clothing. No cure. | Albinism |
| Inflammation of the appendix | Appendicitis |
| High fever, painful urination, inability of bowel movements | Appendicitis |
| Caused by inflammation or blockage of matter at the cavity. People ages 10-30. | Appendicitis |
| Surgery (appendectomy) or draining of appendix | Appendicitis |
| Deterioration of ligaments in joints | Carpal Tunnel Disease |
| Weakness, pain, or tingling in joints | Carpal Tunnel Disease |
| Caused by compression of the median nerve, found more in women; secretaries and those who use joints for jobs | Carpal Tunnel Disease |
| Exercise, surgery, wrist splint, painkillers | Carpal Tunnel Disease |
| Inflammation of the digestive system and bowels | Crohn’s Disease |
| Abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, anemia | Crohn’s Disease |
| Unknown causes; people ages 13-30, Jewish, and smokers at higher risk | Crohn’s Disease |
| Medication and surgery | Crohn’s Disease |
| Small objects made of cholesterol and bile, found in the gallbladder | Gallstones |
| Fever, pain in abdomen, jaundice | Gallstones |
| Unknown causes, those who are overweight are more likely to have it | Gallstones |
| Surgery or letting the gallstone pass | Gallstones |
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