Diseases Affecting Major Body Organs

The abnormal thickening of the veins usually seen on the leg.

• anemia

• skin cancer

• varicose veins

• hypertension

Caused by bacteria and hormonal changes related to puberty. It is commonly referred to as “pimples.”

Caused by too much exposure to the sun's radiation.

• acne

• anemia

• varicose veins

• skin cancer

It is characterized by low blood count of red blood cells (RBCs).

• hypertension

• anemia

• peptic ulcer

• constipation

Also called “high blood pressure.”

• hypertension

• anemia

• coronary heart disease

• varicose veins

Often referred to as “heart attack.”

• hypertension

• anemia

• coronary heart disease

• appendicitis

The condition of having loosed , watery, and frequent bowel movement.

• diarrhea

• peptic ulcer

• constipation

• anemia

Difficulty in removing feces or stool.

• diarrhea

• constipation

• appendicitis

• peptic ulcer

Holes or breaks on the lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine called “duodenum.”

• peptic ulcer

• appendicitis

• constipation

• diarrhea

Inflammation of the appendix.

• peptic ulcer

• appendicitis

• diarrhea

• constipation