| A | B |
|---|
| heartburn | stomach acid leaking into lower esophagus |
| gallstones | painful mineral formations in the bile storage sac |
| tapeworm | intestinal parasite |
| hemorrhoids | swollen, painful blood vessels in anal area |
| uremia | dangerous accumulation of waste in blood due to kidney failure |
| cystitis | infection of bladder and urethra |
| diabetes | diffuculty maintaining stable blood sugar level |
| hiccups | suddden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm |
| asthma | spasms of muscles surrounding bronchioles resulting in restricted airflow. |
| emphysema | loss of elasticity in lungs, usually caused by smoking |
| Parkinson's disease | gradual, progressive nerve disorder in which CNS loses control over motor neurons |
| Alzheimer's | memory loss and personality change are common symptoms of this disorder which affects older people |
| rabies | viral disorder carried in the saliva of infected animals |
| meningitis | dangerous infection of the membranes surrounding the CNS |
| multiple sclerosis | disorder in which neurons lose their myelin insulation and the ability to send signals efficiently |
| shingles | this is caused by the same virus as chickenpox |
| nearsightedness | ability to see close, but not distant objects |
| conjunctivitis | pinkeye |
| epilepsy | brain disorder characterized by disorders |
| ulcers | holes in stomach caused by excess acid |
