NHA CCMA Diseases and Disorders
Cellulitis
Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue
Dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
Eczema
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Skin cancer: basal cell
Typically appears as a waxy bump or a skin sore that does not heal within 2 months while
increasing in size
Skin cancer: melanoma
Uncontrolled mitosis of melanocytes; skin mole appears asymmetrical and rough
Sprain
Stretching or tearing of ligaments
Osteoporosis
A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation of the bone and joint; stiffness and lack of flexibility
Rheumatoid arthritis
A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are
attacked
Gout
, A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints; most common in
the big toe
Muscular dystrophy
Group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness; leading
to eventual paralysis of muscle groups
Myopathy
Disease of the muscle
Myalgia
Muscle pain
Repetitive stress disorder (RSD)
A variety of muscle conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of
normal work, daily activities, or recreation such as sports
Shin Splint
A painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the tibia
Anemia
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Atherosclerosis
Condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
The failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the
body, or both
Hemophilia
A hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate to stop bleeding
Hypertension
Cellulitis
Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue
Dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
Eczema
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Skin cancer: basal cell
Typically appears as a waxy bump or a skin sore that does not heal within 2 months while
increasing in size
Skin cancer: melanoma
Uncontrolled mitosis of melanocytes; skin mole appears asymmetrical and rough
Sprain
Stretching or tearing of ligaments
Osteoporosis
A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation of the bone and joint; stiffness and lack of flexibility
Rheumatoid arthritis
A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are
attacked
Gout
, A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints; most common in
the big toe
Muscular dystrophy
Group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness; leading
to eventual paralysis of muscle groups
Myopathy
Disease of the muscle
Myalgia
Muscle pain
Repetitive stress disorder (RSD)
A variety of muscle conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of
normal work, daily activities, or recreation such as sports
Shin Splint
A painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the tibia
Anemia
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Atherosclerosis
Condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
The failure of the heart to pump efficiently, leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the
body, or both
Hemophilia
A hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate to stop bleeding
Hypertension
