Common Diseases in Each System

endocrine system (3)

1. diabetes type 1 and 2

2. PCOS

3. hypothyroidism

integumentary system (7)

1. basal cell carcinoma

2. squamous cell carcinoma

3. malignant melanoma

4. alopecia

5. cellulitis

6. dermatitis

7. eczema

musculoskeletal system (6)

1. osteoarthritis

2. bursitis - joint pain and swelling

3. gout - common in big toe and knee joints, very painful

4. kyphosis - humpback

5. lordosis - swayback

6. osteogenesis imperfecta - brittle bones, hereditary

lymphatic/immune system (4)

1. lymphedema

2. acquired immunodeficiency

3. mononucleosis - mono

4. Systemic lupus erythematosus - body attacks itself

cardiovascular system (5)

1. hypertension - narrowing of arteries

2. angina

3. coronary artery disease - fat buildup

4. myocardial infarction - heart attack

5. congestive heart failure (CHF)

respiratory system (5)

1. asthma

2. emphysema

3. bronchitis

4. influenza - virus

5. pneumonia

nervous system (8)

1. Alzheimer’s disease

2. Multiple Sclerosis MS

3. bell’s palsy

4. seizures

5. meningitis

6. parkinson’s

7. stroke

8. migraine headache

reproductive system (6)

1. hydrocele - fluid sac in scrotum

2. prostate cancer

3. sti/std

4. endometriosis

5. cervical cancer

6. pelvic inflammatory disease

urinary system (5)

1. acute kidney failure

2. chronic kidney disease

3. polycystic kidney disease

4. incontinence - involuntary urination

5. Pyelonephritis - a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the kidney

digestive system (5)

1. appendicitis

2. cirrhosis

3. colitis

4. cholelithiasis (gallstones)

5. constipation