Illnesses
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| Osteoporosis | Decrease in Bone Mass, which can lead to fractures.
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| Osteoarthritis | Inflammation of joints from wear & tear.
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Autoimmune disorder of joints.
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| Gout | Buildup of uric acid crystals in joints (usually in big toe)
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| Muscular Dystrophy | Skeletal muscles become weaker & wasted over time.
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| Amputation | Removal of a limb which may lead to phantom pain.
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| Contracture | Shortening & stiffening of tendons from lack of movement.
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| Atrophy | Loss of muscle size & strength.
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| Fracture | Broken bone.
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| Phantom Pain | Feeling that an amputated body part is still there; Includes itching, aching, & pain.
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| Stump | The end of an extremity left after an amputation.
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| Pneumonia | Infection in lungs.
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| Pleurisy | Inflammation of lining of lungs & fluid between lung & in lung cavity.
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| Bronchitis | Inflammation of the Bronchi.
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| Asthma | Spasms of the bronchial tree.
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| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a general term for chronic lung problems.
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| Emphysema | Damaged alveoli with air trapping & trouble exhaling.
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| Chronic Bronchitis | Frequent bronchitis & thick mucus blocking the airway from long-term irritation to the lungs.
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| Anemia | Decrease in red blood cells
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| Leukemia | Excessive production of white blood cells.
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | Clots in legs that may cause MI or stroke.
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| Atherosclerosis | Fatty build up in arteries.
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| Arteriosclerosis | Hardening of arteries.
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| Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) | Pain & cramps in legs when walking due to decrease in blood flow.
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| Venus Stasis Ulcers | Wounds in legs from decrease in blood flow.
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| Coronary Artery Disease | Narrowing of arteries that feed the heart muscles.
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| Angina Pectoris | Paint with exertion due to decrease in oxygen to heart.
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| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | *HEART ATTACK*
Lack of blood flow to heart tissue which causes tissue death.
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| Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Decrease in effectiveness of heart's ability to pump blood.
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| Cardiac Arrest | Heart stops beating.
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| Conduction Disorder | Problems with electrical impulses in the heart.
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| Edema | Too much tissues of the body.
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| Aspiration | Accidental inhalation of foreign material into airway.
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| Burn | Damage to body tissue from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
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| Dehydration | Not enough fluid in tissues of the body.
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| Decubitus Ulcer | *PRESSURE SORE/BED SORE/SKIN BREAKDOWN*
Damage to body tissue from pressure & lack of circulation.
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