Υγεία και Ασθένεια - Ειδικές ασθένειες

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

bilharzia

a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

σύνδρομο χρόνιας κόπωσης

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

βοήθεια

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

εγκεφαλίτιδα

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

γλαυκώμα

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

πολιομυελίτις

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

λύσσα

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

ασθένεια του ύπνου

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

τσίχλα

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

Καρκίνος

a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

Η ασθένεια Αλτσχάϊμερ

a progressive neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects motor neurons of the spinal cord which causes weakness in muscles and eventually causes paralysis and early death

η νόσος του lou gehrig

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

πελλάγρα

a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

Νόσος Creutzfeldt-Jakob

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

ενδημική μορφή πολυνευρίτιδας

a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

νόσος του κινητικού νευρώνα

a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

Νόσος Πάρκινσον

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

ασθένεια ακτινοβολίας

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

ρευματικός πυρετός

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

πνευμονοκονίαση

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

ανεύρυσμα

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

κυνάγχη

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

άσθμα

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

ινομυαλγία

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

ηπατίτιδα

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

κίρρωση

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

καρδιακό νόσημα