SKELETAL SYSTEM

OSTEOPOROSI
S
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone,
decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. Osteoporosis literally leads
to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, like a sponge. This disorder of
the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the
bones. Osteopenia, by definition, is a condition of bone that is slightly less dense
than normal bone but not to the degree of bone in osteoporosis.

LEUKEMIA
Leukemia is a malignancy (cancer) of blood cells. In leukemia, abnormal blood
cells are produced in the bone marrow. Usually, leukemia involves the production
of abnormal white blood cells -- the cells responsible for fighting infection.
However, the abnormal cells in leukemia do not function in the same way as
normal white blood cells. The leukemia cells continue to grow and divide,
eventually crowding out the normal blood cells. The end result is that it becomes
difficult for the body to fight infections, control bleeding, and transport oxygen.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
ABDOMINAL
PAIN
Abdominal pain is caused by inflammation of an organ (for
example, appendicitis, diverticulitis, colitis), by stretching or distention of an
organ (for example, obstruction of the intestine, blockage of a bile duct
by gallstones, swelling of the liver with hepatitis), or by loss of the supply of blood
to an organ (for example, ischemic colitis)
BLOATING
Bloating, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort aren’t
limited to the occasional holiday feast. One in 10
Americans say they suffer from bloating regularly, even
when they haven’t eaten a large meal. In some cases,
bloating can become severe enough that it causes
distention, or a perceptible swelling of the abdomen.
Bloating and gas are usually tied to what and how you eat,
so a few simple changes may help.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
INFLUENZA
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by
influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and
lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at
times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the
flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick.
You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time
breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at
home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults,
babies, and people with other diseases can become very
ill. They may need to be in the hospital.
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
ATHEROSCLOSIS
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque
builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are
blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to
your heart and other parts of your body.

CARDIOMYOPATHY
Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart
muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs
and symptoms, and treatments. The heart muscle
becomes enlarged, thick or rigid in
cardiomyopathy, and in rare cases the muscle
tissue is replaced with scar tissue.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ALZHEIMER
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that
causes problems with memory, thinking
and behavior. Symptoms usually develop
slowly and get worse over time, becoming
severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, the hallmark of which is
recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A person is diagnosed
with epilepsy if they have two unprovoked seizures (or
one unprovoked seizure with the likelihood of more) that
were not caused by some known and reversible medical
condition like alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood
sugar.