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General Illness Information Medical Term: FIBROSITIS Common Name: Fibromyalgia (Fibromyositis) Description: Fibrositis (fibromyalgia syndromes, myofascial pain syndromes) are a group of disorders characterized by chronic widespread aches and pains in the muscles, muscle sheath and connective tissues of tendons, muscles, bones and joints, with associated tenderness. The pain and stiffness (fibromyalgia) may affect the whole body or may be restricted to certain parts of the body, as in myofascial pain…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FOOD POISONING Common Name: None Specified Description: Abdominal or gastrointestinal symptoms caused by contaminated food ,consumed within the preceding 48 hours. The illness may be caused by bacterial infection itself or by the chemical toxins produced by the bacteria, that contaminated the food. Can affect people who consumed the food (e.g. in restaurant, day care etc.). Symptoms due to bacteria toxins will present in 1-12…

General Illness Information Common Name: ANEMIA, FOLIC ACID DEFICIENCY Medical Term: None Specified Description: Folic acid anemia is a megaloblastic anemia caused by lack of folic acid. In this type of anemia, bone marrow produces large, abnormal red blood cells (megaloblasts). It is often accompanied by iron-deficiency anemia. Folic acid is a vitamin found in raw vegetables, fresh fruit and meats and is destroyed by cooking. It is stored in…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Common Name: None Specified Description: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects some infants born to mothers who drank alcohol during pregnancy. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the Western world and has a worldwide incidence of 1.9 in 1000 live births. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs in all racial groups according to alcohol abusing mothers. Approximately one…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FIBROCYSTIC BREAST DISEASE Common Name: Benign breast disease Description: Fibrocystic breast disease is a generalized term for non- malignant lumps in breasts, causing pain. Although it is called a disease, it is not really a disease. Therefore the term benign breast  disease or fibrocystic condition would be more appropriate. The benign lumps are usually smooth, regular and mobile. At least 50% of women  have benign…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FIBROID TUMORS OF THE UTERUS Common Name: None Specified Description: A fibroid is a benign growth of cells in the muscular wall of the uterus. Cells are composed of mainly muscle cells, but with varying amounts of fibrous connective tissue. They may be present as solitary or multiple tumors. The size of the tumor may range from size of a pea to as large as…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FIBROMYALGIA (FIBROSITIS) Common Name: Fibromyalgia (Fibromyositis) Description: Fibrositis (fibromyalgia syndromes, myofascial pain syndromes) are a group of disorders characterized by chronic widespread aches and pains in the muscles, muscle sheath and connective tissues of tendons, muscles, bones and joints, with associated tenderness. The pain and stiffness (fibromyalgia) may affect the whole body or may be restricted to certain parts of the body, as in myofascial…

General Illness Information Medical Term: IMPOTENCE, MALE SEXUAL (ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION) Common Name: None Specified Description: A consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Impotence is not inevitable with aging. The capacity for erection is retained, though a man may need more stimulation to achieve erection and more time between erections than in the past. Causes: Psychological causes include: Guilt feelings. A poor relationship with the sexual partner. Psychological disorders,…

General Illness Information Medical Term: ESOPHAGUS CANCER Common Name: None Specified Description: Malignant growth in the esophagus (food pipe) ,in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner. Usually develops in people between the ages of 50 to 70 years of age. The overall ratio of men to women is 3:1. There are 2 types of cancer – squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. In the United States, squamous cell carcinoma is…

General Illness Information Medical Term: FAILURE TO THRIVE Common Name: None Specified Description: This term is usually reserved for children, who for various reasons, fail to gain weight. Length and head circumference may also be affected in which case, the underlying condition may be more severe. Most commonly affected children are between ages of 3-6 months and almost all are under 3-5 years. It is more predominant in males than…