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