Gezondheid en Ziekte - Specifieke ziekten

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

bilharzia, schistosomiasis

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

chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom, CVS

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

aids, Verworven Immunodeficiëntiesyndroom

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

encefalitis

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

glaucoom

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

polio, poliomyelitis

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

rabiës, hondsdolheid

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

slaapziekte, trypanosomiasis

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

candida, spruw

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

kanker, kwaadaardige tumor

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

ziekte van Alzheimer, Alzheimerziekte

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

pellagra, pellagrasyndroom

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

ziekte van Creutzfeldt-Jakob, overdraagbare spongiforme encefalopathie

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi

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

motorneurodegeneratieve ziekte, amiotrofische laterale sclerose

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

ziekte van Parkinson

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

stralingsziekte, radiatiesyndroom

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

reumatische koorts, acute reuma

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

silicose, longziekte door silicadeeltjes

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

aneurysma

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

angina, keelontsteking

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

astma

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

fibromyalgie

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

hepatitis

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

cirrose

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

hartziekte, hartproblemen