GLOSSARY A-Z 4

Technical terms come up in discussion with your physician at various stages of your meeting/ encounters with him.
 If the meaning of these terms is lost on you, you do not benefit from the discussion.
 It is therefore important that you understand the meaning and content of these terms.
This not only helps you to understand fully what is said but also helps you to ask question to clarify issues raised by your understanding.
 Given below are the terms which you would come across in the discussion.
They are in alphabetic order to provide ease of access.
Illustrations are also provided to assist understanding.

Allergy

An excessive reaction of the body to a foreign protein (FP) (antigen). They (FP) combine with antibodies and the process also releases histamine from special ‘mast cells’. Histamine causes running nose, local itching, local redness of skin.

Alopecia

Hair loss. The male pattern of hair loss begins at the temple (receding hairline) leading to baldness on the top. Temporary hair loss occurs with cancer chemotherapy and thyroid disorders, sometimes in pregnancy.

 

Altitude sickness

This occurs when people ascend rapidly to 6000 feet and beyond. This is because of lack of oxygen in the air causing, headache, short breath, rapid pulse, dizziness, and nausea. Slow ascend allowing for adjustment prevents these effects.

Alzheimer’s disease

The Brain is affected leading to deterioratingLabels mental capacity. It affects people in the 40-60 age groups. Some research indicates that it is hereditary.

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