Disease Symptoms
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Definition

Hodgkin’s disease has been renamed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (type of cancer to affect the lymph tissue) is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, and it consists of tissues, blood vessels and other structures that carry the lymph through the body.

What happens with this type of disease is that the cells in the lymphatic system, they grow abnormally and sometimes spread beyond the lymphatic system. As this disease spreads it compromises the body’s ability to fight off the infection. Read the rest of this entry »

Rheumatic heart disease is a disorder in which the heart valves are permanently damaged by a bout of rheumatic fever. Read the rest of this entry »

Definition of Kidney Disease

Kidney disease refers to any disease that impairs kidney function. It is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States and is often associated with diabetes and high blood pressure. Read the rest of this entry »

Definition of Chronic Heart Disease

Chronic heart Disease may be defined as a disease that progressively causes deterioration of the heart and its functioning. Heart disease is widespread worldwide and has been estimated to be the leading cause of death in the United States and other western countries. It has been deduced that lowering bad cholesterol levels and controlling pre-existing conditions such as hypertension and diabetes may lower an individual’s risk of developing chronic heart disease. It is important when affected by chronic heart disease to seek medical assessment and treatment, in some cases emergency care may be vital. It is not unusual to suffer from chronic heart disease yet be oblivious to it because of the time it may take for symptoms to materialize. It is therefore imperative that people of an advanced age be routinely screened for possible heart disease. Earlier diagnosis can ensure longevity and a better quality of life. Read the rest of this entry »

The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. As some males age this gland may start to have disruptions in its normal functioning; disruptions ranging from urinary problems to potentially life threatening cancer. As the male gets older the prostate naturally gets larger due to the presence of a particular hormone in the body. Prostate disease normally affects men over the age of 50, although some men may experience prostate problem at a younger age, as early as the mid 20s. Now prostate disease can be one of three Read the rest of this entry »