HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE	Blood pressure that exceeds normal ranges
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS	Hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity; blood pressure rises, so hypertension may occur
ATHEROSCLEROSIS	There is cholesterol plaque build-up in the internal walls of the arteries. This leads to the thickening of the affected area
ANEURISM	Abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel, generally a main artery, which, when it ruptures, can cause death
VARICOSE VEINS	Abnormal dilatations of veins that can be observed easily. They are caused by the deterioration of venous valves.
HEART ATTACK	Lack of blood in the myocardium due to an obstruction of one of the heart´s coronary arteries.
ANGINA PECTORIS	Lack of oxygen in the myocardium when exercise or vigorous activity is carried out. Occurs due to plaque build-up in the coronary arteries
HEART FAILURE	The heart is unable to provide adequate blood flow for the body´s need
ENDOCARDITIS	Inflammation of the endocardium caused by a bacterial infection
ANAEMIA	A decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood or a decrease in the quantity of the haemoglobin present in these cells
LEUKAEMIA	An excessive increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells, as well as a decrease in the number of normal red cells
HEMOPHILIA	A hereditary disease that is characterised by the absence of certain proteins from the blood plasma that are needed for blood coagulation
THROMBOSIS	The formation of a blood clot inside an artery
RENAL FAILURE	Insufficient formation of blood at the glomeruli, leading to less urine production and an inadequate elimination of excretory substances. Causes: nausea, vomiting, seizures, fainting and if it isn't treated death Can be caused by: renal injuries, deficient blood pressure in the kidneys or urine retention
NEPHRITIS	Kidney inflammation due to an infectious or non-infectious causes. Causes: pain, goosebumps and fever
CYSTITIS	Inflammation of the bladder Generally caused by an infection Causes: frequent and urgent desire to urinate, pain and itching Treated with antibiotics
INCONTINENCE	Involuntary loss of urine with contracting abdominal movements or when the need to go to the bathroom is felt
STONES	Solid structures caused by the build-up of substances that are normally dissolved in urine, formed when the concentration of these substances is really high and the solution is too saturated. Composed of salt or uric acid and originate in the renal pelvis. SMALL: can be expelled through the urinary tracts BIG: renal colic (intense pain, pale appearance, sweating and vomiting). Rest and take medication or laser or ultrasound therapy.
ALZHEIMER´S DISEASE	Causes the destruction of neurons in the cerebral cortex, causing symptoms such as loss of memory, disorientation, behavioral disorders, dementia and the progressive deterioration of intellectual capacity
PARKINSON´S DISEASE	Typical involuntary trembling, mainly in hands, and a loss of muscle strength is also typical. Chip treatment and dopamine
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS	Is related to the immune system. The myelin sheaths and the neurons destroy each other which slow down the nerve impulses. It affects the entire body, causing a loss of balance and motor impairment.
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS	This is a type of neuromuscular disorder that causes the loss of function and the death of motor neurons that are responsible for carrying the electrical signals to the muscles. This causes a slow paralysis that will lead to death.
SCHIZOPHRENIA	Lack of coordination between thoughts, feelings and actions. The patient can have hallucinations and develop unpredictable behavior. This leads the person living an isolated life in their own world, distanced from reality
BULIMIA AND ANOREXIA	Mental disorders related to eating
DEPRESSION	Characterised by anxiety, a sense of failure, a general lack of interest and several physical symptoms like sleeping disorders, digestive problems, headache and tiredness or fatigue
MENINGITIS	Swelling of the membranes that surround the spinal cord (infectious disease)
POLIOMYELITIS	Swelling of the motor neurons in the central nervous system that can cause muscular atrophy and paralysis (infectious disease)
EPILEPSY	Characterised by seizures and a loss of consciousness, often because of visual or auditory stimuli. Factors that cause it: genetics, tumors, head injuries...
NARCOLEPSY	An autoimmune disease that may be genetic. It provokes uncontrollable sleepiness during the day, sleep disorders and even hallucinations.

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