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Item: Diseases of the human body -> Category: Health -> Author: PF -> Revision: 16/05/2008
Glossary of other diseases

Abdominal hernia: lesion in the part of the intestine that stands outside the abdominal cavity. The most common are the groin, namely those in the area of the groin.

 

Abscess: accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. Normally occurs as a result of an infection.

 

Acetonemia: is commonly known as acetone. It implies an excess of that substance. It can cause vomiting, lethargy and even fainting. It usually occurs in children due to prolonged vomiting or diarrhea and in people with diabetes.

 

Addison's disease: it is caused by the low production of certain hormones caused by an injury in the adrenal glands. It is a very rare disease whose symptoms (fatigue, weakness or loss of weight) can take root.

 

Adenopatia: swelling of a lymph node system. It may be due to the presence of any infection in the body.

 

Allergy: chronic disease that is a disproportionate response of the body to a substance that is harmless to other individuals. Allergies are common to mites, pollen or certain foods. The reactions of the organism may be among other asthma, nasal irritation or tearing of the eyes.

 

Anal fistula: see fistula.

 

Anemia: occurs when the blood hemoglobin levels are below the limits considered normal. The most common symptom is fatigue.

 

Asthenia: tiredness and lack of energy. It can be caused by various diseases.

 

Astigmatismo: eye disease that reduces the sharpness of the images received. This is because the cornea is more abombada than usual.

 

Blepharitis: inflammation of the eyelids. It may be due to the presence of infectious agents or be an allergic manifestation. In addition to the inflammation, often cause irritation and redness of the eyes.

 

Cancer: disease involving the abnormal proliferation of cells capable of traveling around to other organs via the blood and lymphatic system. Invaden bodies in the way of growing up and moving out into the cells that previously were benign.

 

Carcinoma: tumor type carcinogen.

 

Caries: a disease that affects the teeth. It manifests itself as a crack or hole punch and that destroys tooth enamel.

 

Cataracts: eye disease that is that the lens loses transparency and becomes more opaque. This results in a progressive loss of vision. It usually occur in elderly people and their solution requires surgical intervention.

 

Cefalalgia: see headache.

 

Cervicitis: inflammation and irritation of the cervix or cervix.

 

Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva which is a membrane eye. Often characterized by redness, itching or frequent tearing.

 

Coxitis: inflammation of coxis or hip.

 

Cyst: accumulations of liquid fat or other materials produced abnormally in various organs.

 

Daltonismo: disease involving the absence of one of the cones in the retina necessary to distinguish colors. The most common is the confusion between red and green, but may be other colors that do not differentiate.

 

Delirium tremens: alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Set of symptoms that occur in people as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms can be vomiting, fever, hallucinations, anxiety and tremors.

 

Dermatitis: irritation or inflammation of the skin.

 

Dermatosis: diseases and disorders affecting the skin.

 

Diabetic retinopathy: eye injury caused by the weakness of the capillaries of the eyes to let the blood cause damage. This is a consequence of diabetes.

 

Discal hernia: Out of the contents of a spinal disc outside.

 

Distrofia: degeneration in the tissues and capabilities of an organ or tissue.

 

Drop: disease caused by excess uric acid. This may be caused by poor diet and unhealthy lifestyles. It pains in the joints and crises often begin with an acute pain in the big toe.

 

Dry eye: disorder in which the eye is irritated by not being sufficiently dampened by weak production of tears.

 

Dyskinesia: disease characterized by the realization of abnormal and involuntary movements. In many cases it is a side-effect of prolonged treatment with neuroleptics.

 

Eczema: condition of the skin that occurs in different forms such as redness or irritation.

 

Edema: inflammation of an organ or tissue by fluid accumulation.

 

Endoftalmitis: inflammation of the eye tissue.

 

Endometriosis: female disease is that the endometrial tissue lining the inside of the uterus is found in other parts of the body such as the ovaries. It can be a cause of infertility.

 

Enuresis: childhood disorder that causes the child expel urine involuntarily while sleeping.

 

Epistaxis: bleeding from the nostrils.

 

Eritosis: redness of the skin.

 

Escleritis: inflammation of the esclera, white part of the eye. It is a bacterial infection which has among its symptoms pain and blurred vision.

 

Escorbuto: disease caused by lack of vitamin C. Its symptoms include muscle pain, bleeding gums and general weakness.

 

Fasciitis: painful swelling of hard tissue that covers the sole.

 

Fever: body temperature in excess of 37 °. This elevation occurs in the body in order to defend itself against external elements such as bacteria.

 

Fibroadenoma: benign breast that appears frequently in young women.

 

Fibroma: benign tumor.

 

Fibromatosis: presence of numerous fibroids.

 

Fibromyalgia: syndrome which causes pain in soft tissue like muscles or tendons, without causing inflammation in the joints. A characteristic symptom is a state of fatigue.

 

Fimosis: failure to back the foreskin to stop discovered the glans. It usually occur in children and solved with a small cut.

 

Fistula: abnormal channel that connects two organs or other tissues. It can be painful and produce pus. They appear in many parts of the body, but are common anal fistulas.

 

Ganglioneuroma: tumor in the nervous system.

 

Gangrene: is the name of the death of an organ or part of body tissue. One of the reasons could be the inability of blood to reach that organ or tissue.

 

Geographic tongue: aspect of the language with stains. It does not cause disturbances.

 

Gestosis: disease that occurs during pregnancy and causes including hypertension and swelling in the legs.

 

Gigantismo: disorder that causes excessive and accelerated growth. It usually due to hormonal disorders and could have other consequences.

 

Glaucoma: damage to the optic nerve due to increased eye pressure.

 

Goiter: disease usually caused by a lack of iodine. It manifests itself by inflammation of the thyroid. Its main symptom is the presence of a lump in the neck.

 

Gynecomastia: increase the size of the breasts in men. You can have various causes such as disease, drugs or obesity.

 

Hay fever: allergic reaction caused by the presence of pollen. The body reacts disproportionately to this element with tears, stinging in the eyes and nasal congestion.

Headache: headache. It can be due to many causes. Also, intense headache. Often follow one another over time.

 

Hematoma: reddish stain or amoratada on the skin because of an injury that normally produces broken capillaries, and thus the accumulation of blood.

 

Hernia: injury whereby tissue enclosed in a cavity stands outside through a wall weakened.

 

High cholesterol: the level of cholesterol in the blood is higher than normal. It can be caused by inadequate diet for any illness or be inherited. Its main consequence is easier for the occurrence of cardiac disease.

 

Hipereruisemia: see gout.

 

Hiperlipidemia: excess lipids (fats) in the blood. The levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are higher than usual. The main risk is suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

 

Hordeolum: grain that appears in the eye as a result of an infection of the sebaceous glands. It causes discomfort and redness.

 

Hydrocele testicular: see hidrocele.

 

Hydrocele: retention and abnormal accumulation of fluid in any part of the body. Often the hidrocele testicular.

 

Hypercalcemia: excess calcium.

 

Hypercholesterolemia: see high cholesterol.

 

Hyperglycemia: the presence of too much glucose in the blood. It is characteristic of the diabetic.

 

Hyperopia: difficult to see objects closer.

 

Hyperparathyroidism: metabolic disorder due to excessive activity of the parotid gland. This results in disturbances in the levels of calcium and can lead to diseases such as osteoporosis.

 

Hypertension: high voltage. The increase in blood pressure may be due to the existence of some other disorder.

 

Hyperthyroidism: excessive activity of the thyroid glands that produce an excess of hormones. This involves an enlarged thyroid. Its symptoms include insomnia, nervousness and weight loss.

 

Hypertrophy: Increased cells of an organ and thus the size of it. You can have different causes and to be benign.

 

Hypervitaminosis: excessive accumulation of a vitamin in the bodyIt can cause disorders or diseases.

 

Hypocalcaemia: fewer calcium normal.

 

Hypoglycemia: the presence of too little blood glucose. It can be caused by any disease or lack of food. It can cause fainting or have more serious consequences.

 

Hypogonadism: deficiencies in the functioning of the gonads and hence little or no production of sex hormones. It causes sterility.

 

Hypoparathyroidism: metabolic abnormality consistently in the low production of hormones of the parotid gland. This leads, among other things, a decrease in calcium levels.

 

Hypotension: voltage drops.

 

Hypothyroidism: abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland presenting an activity less than normal. One reason may be the lack of iodine. Its symptoms can be fatigue and continuous weight gain.

 

Ichthyosis: skin disease for which it is covered with scales.

 

Inguinal hernia: see abdominal hernia.

 

Iritis: inflammation of the iris.

 

Ischemia: occurs in the organs or tissues by lack of blood supply have not received oxygen. The injury caused depends on the time that the body has not received oxygen.

 

Jaundice: increasing the concentration of bilirubin in the blood causing the skin acquires yellowing. It is common in newborns. In adults may have different causes such as kidney problems.

 

Kaposi: malignant tumor may affect bones and muscles, mainly.

 

Keratitis: inflammation of the cornea. It usually appears with pain. There are various sources such as contact with aggressive agents to the eye.

 

Keratosis: skin lesions that can be caused by example with exposure to the sun.

 

Lazy Eye: disorder in which one eye does not develop its capacity visual correct and complete. It can be corrected if detected in childhood.

 

Leukemia: malignancy or cancer that affects the blood. There has been an abnormal increase in the number of leukocytes and a reduction in the number of normal cells.

 

Leukoplakia: disease by the white spots that appear in any of the mucous membranes such as language.

 

Linfadenitis: inflammation of the lymph nodes. It can be due to many causes, including one in which the body exists some kind of infection.

 

Lipotimia: loss of consciousness for a short period of time. There is an absence in the arrival of oxygen to the brain momentarily by a sharp drop in blood pressure.

 

Mastitis: inflammation of the breast produced in many cases by a bacterial infection.

 

Mastopatía fibroquística: benign disorder affecting breast. It is characterized by the appearance of small cysts or lumps. It can cause discomfort or even pain in the area.

 

Mastopatía: Any disorder that affects the breast.

 

Melanoma: cancerous disease of the skin.

 

Meningocele: malformation affecting the menínges that stand outside the cavity their part.

 

Metastases: occurs when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system.

 

Mielofibrosis: blood disorder that causes the formation of healing tissue in the bone marrow. There is a progressive decrease in the ability of bone marrow.

 

Migraine: headaches are often produce intense form of recurring over time. It can even cause vomiting.

 

Mioma: benign tumor located in the uterus.

 

Miomosarcoma: malignant tumor formed in the muscle tissue.

 

Myasthenia: chronic disease that causes muscle weakness. It affects the movement of voluntary muscles. The main consequence is the chronic fatigue. Can complicated if it affects muscles involved in breathing for example.

 

Myeloma: accumulation of malignant cells in the spinal cord.

 

Myelopathy: any illness or injury to the bone marrow.

 

Myocardial: death of a body part or tissue due to lack of blood supply.

 

Myopia: defect in vision remains sharpness to the perceptions of objects from a distance.

 

Necrosis: death of the tissue of an organ usually due to lack of blood supply, which carries non-arrival of oxygen to the body concerned.

 

Neuralgia: pain of any termination nervous because of their inflammation.

 

Neuritis: inflammation of the nerve endings. It can be painful and cause numbness of the affected limb.

 

Neuroblastoma: malignant tumors of the nervous tissue. It is more common in children.

 

Neuropathy: generic name that is often applied in degenerative diseases of the nervous system.

 

Obstruction: not being able to step in the blood, air or any other type of matter that can not flow normally due to an obstacle. It can be of many types like lung or bowel.

 

Occlusion: see obstruction.

 

Oligoespermia: small number of sperm in the semen. It can be due to many causes.

 

On hiatus hernia: When the stomach out of its cavity and into the chest.

 

Ooforitis: inflammation of the ovary. I could be caused by a variety of disorders.

 

Orquitis: inflammation of the testicles. It can be caused by various diseases.

 

Phlebitis: inflammation of the veins.

 

Poisoning: state of illness caused by the presence in the body of any harmful or toxic substance that has been ingested, inhaled or come into contact with it in some way.

 

Poliarteritis nodosa: inflammation of the arteries that can be severely damaged.

 

Polineuritis: inflammation produced in the nervous system that can cause many different disorders.

 

Precocious puberty: hormonal disorder by which the period of puberty or development of the sexual organs occurs before the normal age.

 

Prostatitis: inflammation of the prostate due to various causes such as an infection of urine.

 

Purple: characterized by the appearance of stains that color on the skin caused by small bleeding. There are different types and can be due to the possession of fragile blood vessels or to a shortage of platelets.

 

Radiculopatía: lesion produced in the nerve roots anywhere in the body. It can cause pain or numbness in the affected area.

 

Retinal detachment: occurs when the retina is detached on his bottom. It causes a deterioration of vision, until it returns to be put into place.

 

Reye syndrome: disorder of unknown cause that leads to damage in the brain and liver in particular. It usually affect children after suffering an infection.

 

Rhabdomyolysis: strains that cause some of the components of these blood flow to tissues. Some of these substances are harmful and can cause disruptions. In addition to injury is common that this process occurs as a result of drug abuse.

 

Rhabdomyosarcoma: tumor that originates in the muscles.

 

Rhinitis: inflammation of the nasal mucosa which manifests itself with itching, sneezing, nasal obstruction, and so on. You may have an allergic or viral origin.

 

Rickets: growth and development disorder caused by malnutrition and specifically by shortfalls in the provision of vitamin D. It affects children, whose skeletons will present various malformations.

 

Sabañon: skin lesion caused by the cold.

 

Salpinguitis: inflammation of the fallopian tubes, usually as a result of any illness.

 

Sciatica: set of symptoms affecting the sciatic nerve, which is in severe pain.

 

Scleroderma: a disease that affects the skin and causes hardening of the same. It manifests itself mainly with pain and swelling in their hands.

 

Sleep apnea: blockages occur total of breath while you are sleeping. This disorder makes people who suffer from not enough rest and sleep and easily submit much to fall asleep during the day.

 

Still Disease: rare chronic disease of unknown cause. It manifests itself in crisis with high fever and muscle pain and articulatorio.

 

Strabismus: lack of alignment in the position of the eyes when observing an object.

 

Stroke: obstruction of a vein or artery by a clot or anything else that impedes the normal blood flow. The severity depends on the time that has gone on obstruction and what is the body that has suffered lack of oxygen.

 

Syncope: momentary loss of consciousness.

 

Tendinitis: inflammation of a tendon that may arise from overexertion or as a result of an injury, among other reasons.

 

Torticollis: sharp pain in the neck and difficulty rotate. It usually arise as a result of a sharp movement.

 

Trachoma: bacterial eye infection that usually appears in childhood. If left untreated could lead to blindness.

 

Urticaria: irritation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction or adverse against any substance such as certain plants. They often appear grains, itching and redness.

 

Uveitis: an inflammation inside the eye. Often cause blurred vision and irritation at the intense light.

 

Varicocele: swelling of the scrotum by the existence of varicose veins. In principle it is not serious, but it could bring problems of infertility.

 

Vertigo: disorder in which a person feels dizziness, disorientation and loss of control space. It can also cause vomiting and headache.

 

Xeroftalmia: eye disease resulting from a lack of vitamin A. It causes excessive dryness in the eyes which manifests itself with itching and redness.

 

Xerosis: skin disorder suffered by an excess of dry, which produces bothersome itching.




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