conditions- what is it? Flashcards
stress
the body is put in a stressful state in any situation (can be positive or negative)
insomnia
the inability or difficulty to fall asleep or stay asleep
depression
a change in behavior effecting, mood and mental state
anxiety
chronic fear of everything
strains
damage to a tendon (grades 1-2-3)
hypertension
elevated blood pressure
osteoarthritis
most common form of arthritis (bone wear down in joints)
fibromyalgia
widespread pain in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue
edema
accumulation of excess fluid
contusion
bruising
osteoporosis
causes bones to break and become brittle
lupus nephritis
an autoimmune disease causing the immune system to produce autoantibodies that attack your own tissue and organs (effects kidneys)
ankylosing spondylitis (bamboo spine)
spinal inflammation leading to stiff joints (joints around vertebrae can become permanently fused)