🅶 Chapter G – Modules 41–43
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
- Hardened deposits in the gallbladder
- Often no symptoms until blockage occurs
- Severe pain in upper right abdomen or back (often after fatty meals)
Treatment:
- Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
- Medicines to dissolve stones (less common)
Genital Herpes (HSV)
- Chronic sexually transmitted infection (STI)
- Causes painful blisters or ulcers (genital or anal area)
- Caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2)
Treatment:
- No cure
- Antiviral medication (e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir)
- Reduces outbreaks and transmission
Gout
- Painful inflammatory arthritis
- Caused by uric acid crystal buildup in joints (often big toe)
Symptoms:
- Sudden severe pain
- Swelling, redness, heat in joint
Treatment:
- NSAIDs or colchicine (flare-ups)
- Allopurinol (long-term prevention)
🅷 Chapter H – Modules 44–47
Heart Disease
- Umbrella term for heart-related conditions
- Includes coronary artery disease and angina
Symptoms:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
Hepatitis (A, B, C, etc.)
- Liver inflammation caused mainly by viruses
Types:
- A → contaminated food/water
- B & C → blood/body fluids
HIV / AIDS
- Virus attacks immune system (CD4 cells)
- Without treatment → AIDS stage
Management:
- Lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Chronic high pressure in arteries
Risks:
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Kidney damage
🅸 Chapter I – Module 48
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic digestive system disorder
- Affects large intestine function
Symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhoea or constipation
🅻 Chapter L – Modules 49–50
Lupus
- Autoimmune disease
- Immune system attacks healthy tissue
Effects:
- Skin
- Joints
- Organs
Lyme Disease
- Bacterial infection from tick bites
Symptoms:
- Bullseye rash
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
🅼 Chapter M – Modules 51–53
Malaria
- Parasite infection (mosquito-borne)
Symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Flu-like illness
Migraines
- Neurological disorder
- Severe recurring headaches
Symptoms:
- Throbbing pain
- Nausea
- Light/sound sensitivity
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Autoimmune nervous system disease
Symptoms:
- Muscle weakness
- Vision problems
- Numbness
- Chronic fatigue
🅿️ Chapter P – Module 54
Pneumonia
- Lung infection (air sacs fill with fluid/pus)
Symptoms:
- Cough
- Fever
- Breathing difficulty
🆁 Chapter R – Module 55
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Autoimmune joint disease
Effects:
- Painful swelling
- Joint damage
- Deformity over time
🆂 Chapter S – Modules 56–59
Scabies
- Skin mite infestation
Symptoms:
- Intense itching
- Rash
- Burrows in skin
Sepsis
- Life-threatening immune response to infection
- Can lead to organ failure
Shingles
- Reactivation of chickenpox virus
Symptoms:
- Painful rash
- Burning sensation
Stroke
- Interrupted blood supply to brain
- Medical emergency
Effects:
- Brain damage
- Paralysis
- Speech loss
🆃 Chapter T – Module 60
Tonsillitis
- Infection/inflammation of tonsils
Symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Swallowing pain
- Swollen glands
🆉 Chapter Z – Module 61
Zika Virus
- Mosquito-borne virus
Symptoms:
- Mild fever
- Rash
- Joint pain
Important:
- Linked to birth defects during pregnancy
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