Common Human Disease & Affected Body Parts

Apr 2020|🟒Current|4 min read|2 entries

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his post describes a wide range of diseases that affect the different parts of the human body.

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The diseases that affect the Endocrine System are as follows:Acromegaly (Gigantism)
Pituitary glandCushing's Disease βˆ’ Pituitary glandDiabetes βˆ’ PancreasGoiter βˆ’ ThyroidGrave's Diseases βˆ’ ThyroidHyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism βˆ’ ThyroidDiseases that Affects theImmune SystemThe immune system is the defender barrier of the body that protects from various disease-causing pathogens. The organs/body parts that play an important role in the immune system are lymph nodes & lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen,Β tonsils,Β appendix, bone marrow, adenoid & Peyer's patchesThe diseases that affect the immune system are as follows:AIDS βˆ’ Immune system of the body (CD4 helper cell or T cell)LupusRheumatoid ArthritisTonsillitis βˆ’ TonsilsType 1 DiabetesDiseases that Affects theIntegumentary SystemThe integumentary system helps the human body from various kinds of external damages, protects from diseases, helps to regulate body temperature, eliminates waste as sweat, etc. The integumentary system consists of hair, skin, exocrine glands, nerves, and nails
The diseases that affect the Musculoskeletal System are as follows:Osteomyelitis
BoneRickets – BoneFibromyalgia βˆ’ Bone & MusclesGout βˆ’ Bone & JointsArthritis βˆ’ JointsRheumatism βˆ’ JointsTendinitis βˆ’ TendonCarpal tunnel syndrome βˆ’ HandsTetanus βˆ’ Skeletal MusclesDiseases that Affects theNervous System

The diseases that affect the Nervous System are as follows

Bell's Palsy βˆ’ Nerves (Facial)Neuritis βˆ’ NervesParalysis βˆ’ Nerves & LimbsEpilepsy βˆ’ Nerves &Β BrainAlzheimer's Disease βˆ’ BrainCerebral Palsy βˆ’ Brain (Cerebral Cortex)Dementia βˆ’ BrainMeningitis βˆ’ BrainParkinson's Disease βˆ’ BrainSyncope βˆ’ BrainMultiple Sclerosis βˆ’ Brain &Β Spinal CordMeningitis βˆ’ Brain &Β Spinal CordMyelitis βˆ’ Spinal CordTetanus βˆ’ Spinal CordCataract βˆ’ EyesConjunctivitis βˆ’ EyesGlaucoma βˆ’ EyesTrachoma βˆ’ EyesUveitis βˆ’ EyesOtitis βˆ’ EarTinnitus βˆ’ EarVertigo βˆ’ Ear

Diseases that Affects theRespiratory System

The respiratory system in human involves the respiratory tract, which in turn is divided into upper (nose, nasal cavities, sinuses, pharynx and the upper part of the larynx) and lower (lower part of the larynx, the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles & the alveoli) respiratory tracts.

The diseases that affect the Respiratory System are as follows

Asthma βˆ’ Bronchial musclesCommon ColdCarditis βˆ’ HeartDiphtheria βˆ’ ThroatInfluenzaMeaslesMumpsWhooping CoughRhinitis βˆ’ NoseBronchitis βˆ’ LungsPleurisy βˆ’ LungsPneumonia βˆ’ LungsTuberculosis βˆ’ LungsRubellaSmallpoxTonsillitis βˆ’ TonsilsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) βˆ’ Lungs

Diseases that AffectsReproductive SystemThe reproductive system in humans involves a collection of internal and external reproductive organs that differ based on gender.

- Infertility

- Cancer (of the Prostate gland, Cervix, Ovary, etc)

Diseases that Affects theUrinary System

The urinary system/renal system /urinary tract consists of thekidneys, ureters, bladder, & the urethra.

The diseases that affect the Urinary System are as follows:Cystitis βˆ’ BladderNephrosis βˆ’ KidneyNephrolith(Kidney Stone) βˆ’ KidneyUrethritis βˆ’ UrethraUrinary Tract Infection (UTI) βˆ’ Lower urinary tract (kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra)

This topic, Common Human Disease & Affected Body Parts is very important part of the various PSC,UPSC, IBPS PO/Clerk, insurance exams, often we found that one or two questions are asked about this especially for those who are preparing for exams related to the medical field.