Common Diseases & Disorders
34 entries in the Common Diseases & Disorders compendium.
Colorectal cancerA common cancer of the colon or rectum.Coronary artery diseaseThe most common cardiovascular disease, caused by plaque buildup in heart arteries.Crohn's diseaseA chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting any part of the GI tract.DementiaA progressive syndrome of cognitive decline affecting daily life.DiabetesA group of endocrine diseases marked by high blood sugar.DiverticulitisInflammation of colonic diverticula, common in Western populations.EmphysemaA progressive lung disease marked by enlarged alveoli and reduced gas exchange.EndometriosisA chronic disease where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus.FibromyalgiaChronic pain condition with unknown causes and multidisciplinary treatment.GallstoneStone formed in gallbladder from precipitated bile components.Gastrointestinal diseaseDiseases affecting the digestive system from mouth to anus.Gestational diabetesHigh blood sugar first recognized during pregnancy.GlaucomaA group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve.Hodgkin lymphomaCancer of lymphocytes with Reed–Sternberg cells in lymph nodes.Head and neck cancerA group of cancers affecting the head and neck region.Hearing lossPartial or total inability to hear, affecting billions worldwide.HemorrhoidVascular cushions in the anal canal that can become diseased.HerniaAbnormal exit of tissue through the wall of its cavity.High cholesterolElevated blood cholesterol increases risk of heart disease and stroke.Color blindnessColor blindness is a decreased ability to perceive color differences.ConcussionA temporary brain injury from head impact or force transmission.ConjunctivitisInflammation of the conjunctiva causing red or pink eye.DeafnessDeafness spans medical hearing loss and cultural Deaf identity.DehydrationA lack of total body water disrupting metabolic processes.DermatitisCommon skin inflammation with many forms.Developmental coordination disorderA motor disorder affecting coordination and skill acquisition.Down syndromeGenetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21.DwarfismA condition of unusually small stature, often with normal intelligence and life expectancy.DyscalculiaA learning disorder affecting arithmetic comprehension, often persisting from childhood into adulthood.DysgraphiaA neurological disorder impairing handwriting and written expression.DyslexiaA learning disability affecting reading, writing, or speaking.DysmenorrheaPainful menstrual cramps affecting most women at some point.Erectile dysfunctionMost common male sexual dysfunction, treatable with lifestyle and medication.Fetal alcohol spectrum disorderConditions caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, often misdiagnosed.
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