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inflammation of the brochial tree anywhere between the trachea and the bronchioles

sympton rather than a disease itself, it indicates a shortage of red blood cells, hemoglobin or both

the use of fasting, severely restricted eating, self-starvation

the result of spasmodic constriction of bronchial smooth tubes in combination wich chronic local inflamation and excessive mucous production

• flaccid paralysis of one side of the face caused by inflamation/damage to the facial nerve
• CNS

the growth of malignant tumor cell in breast tissue

• eating disorder where in normal or higher than normal calorie consumtion followed by activities to prevent the absortion of those calories
• binges and purges
• Making yourself throw up
• Taking laxatives

inflamation of the bursa when these fluid sacs aare irritated

irritation of the median nerve as it pases under the carpal ligament into the wrist

the use of sustances (legal or ilegal) in methods or doses that resul in damage to the user

collection of sing and symtoms that affect many systems in the body and result in potentially debilitating fatigue

viral infection from any of 200 known types of viruses

progressive inflammatory condition of any part of the GI tract

• small tears of the annulus pulposus, along with decrease disc height and dehydratation of the muscles.
• annulus may press against nerve root in the spinal cord

mood disorders that can result in persistent feelings of sadness, guilt or hopelessness

a group of metabolic disorders characterized by disturbances in glucose metabolism

injuries to joints in wich the articulating bones are forcefully seperated

• retention of interstitial fluid because of electrolyte or protein balances,
• from mechanical obstruction in the circulatory/lymphatic systems

• stationary clots
• clots that travel through the circulatory system

• the implantation and growth of endometrial cells in the peritoneal cavity that grow and then decay with the mestrual cycle
• The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. These endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal changes and respond similarly as do those cells found inside the uterus. Symptoms often worsen in time with the menstrual cycle

• exhaustation due to low oxygen levels in the muscles
• low stamina

a group of S&S that include chronic pain in muscles, tendons, ligament and otrhers soft tissues

• any kind of broken bone/cracked bone
• from hairline crack to a complete break in bone

a client gradualy loses the ability to move the arm at the shoulder

inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (sodium acid) in and around joint

pain in head caused by muscular tension, vascular spasm, and chemical imbalances

hole or rip through wich the abdominal contains may protude

when nucleus pulposus may protude into vertebral canal, compressing spinal nerve roots, or spinal cord itself (impingment)

disease in wich a virus disables the immune system leaving a person vulnerable to a host of diseases that are usually not a threat to people

technical term for high blood pressure. anything over 140 systolic 90 diastolic

a collection of signs/symtoms that include funtional problems with the digestive system, specially the colon

physical or mental suffering/stress arising from injury/illness in the lumbar region/area of the back

autoimmune rheumatic disease in wich your immune system attacks its own cells and tissues

a variety of cancer that grows in lymph tissue

autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system

group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue

collection of S&S associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles

muscle inflammation with bone formation/ or bony deposits in soft tissue

joint inflammation brought about by wear/tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage

"porous bones" in this condition calcium is pulled off the bones faster than it is replaced, leaving them thin, brittle and prone to injurys

a condition in wich patellar cartillage becomes irritated as it contacts the femoral cartilage

umbrella term for an infection anywhere in the upper reproductive tract of women

• peripheral nerves are damaged through lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, or trauma
• exposure to pathogens or toxic subtances

degeration of collagen at the plantar fascia causing pain

a progressive muscular weakness that develops 10-40 years after after an initial infection with the polio virus

• deciding when to massage a client after surgery,
• depends on what surgery was for, where incision is, and how large and deep is

overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves (hyperkyphosis or hyperlordosis) or a lateral curve on the spine (scoliosis)

the conditionin wich a woman carries a fetus

• defined by episodes of vasospasm of the artherioles in fingers, toes, nose, ears, and lips.
• usually cold to the touch

autoimmune disease in wich immune system attacks synovial membranes; usually in joints of the hands and feets