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All pathologies you need to know!

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