degenerative diseases

Mild mental retardation or mild intellectual disability is characterized by discrete limitations related to learning and communication skills, for example, that are slow to develop. This degree of intellectual disability can be identified by means of an intelligence test, whose intellectual quotient (IQ) is between 52 and 68

Cinnamon stimulates the brain and can help prevent Alzheimer's because it contains cinnamaldehyde, coumarin and tannins that are able to inhibit the accumulation of toxins in the body, including the brain, acts on the tau protein, which is involved in Alzheimer's disease and yet helps to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, decreasing the likelihood of the person developing Alzheimer's, which is progressive loss of memory

Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive inflammation of the pancreas that causes permanent changes in the shape and functioning of the pancreas, generating symptoms such as abdominal pain and poor digestion. Generally, chronic pancreatitis is caused by excessive alcohol consumption for several years, but may also arise after an acute pancreatitis, for example

Breast dysplasia, called benign fibrocystic alteration, is characterized by changes in the sinuses, such as pain, swelling, thickening, and nodules that usually increase in the premenstrual period due to female hormones. Breast dysplasia has a cure because it is not a disease, but only normal changes that occur in the breasts due to the hormones

Every cancer is a malignant disease that can affect any organ or tissue of the body. It arises from an error that occurs in the division of the body cells, which gives rise to abnormal cells, but can be treated with good chances of cure, especially when it is discovered in its initial stage, through surgery, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or chemotherapy, depending on the type of tumor that the person presents

Treatment for lymphatic cancer can vary depending on the involvement of the lymph nodes and whether or not the cancer cells have spread through the individual's body and can be done with medications, when the cancer is first discovered, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or the junction from both. Immunotherapy is also a form of treatment that is increasingly being used and includes the application of vaccines and antibodies to help the body fight cancer cells

Heller's syndrome, also known as Secondary Disintegrative Disorder, is a degenerative brain disease. In this syndrome, the child develops normal motor and intellectual development until the age of 3 years (sometimes more) and, from a certain moment, begins to lose all the previously acquired abilities, happening to behave similar to those of autism

Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor that often appears in women under the age of 30 as a hard nodule that does not cause pain or discomfort, similar to a marrow. Generally, breast fibroadenoma is up to 3 cm and is easily identified during menstruation or in pregnancy due to increased production of hormones that increase its size

Life span for the patient diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is usually short and ranges from 6 months to 5 years. This is because, generally, this type of tumor is only discovered at an advanced stage of the disease, in which the tumor is already very large or has already spread to other organs and tissues

Treatment for chronic kidney disease depends on the stage of the disease, and is done to correct the defects caused by malfunction of the kidneys in order to delay their worsening. Thus, treatment is guided by the nephrologist, and includes care with diet, correction of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, monitoring of the amount of urine produced and use of medicines such as diuretics, for example

Tumor in the liver is characterized by the presence of a mass in this organ, but this is not always a sign of cancer. Masses in the liver are relatively common in men and women and may mean hemangioma or hepatocellular adenoma, which are benign tumors. However, although they are not cancer they can cause liver enlargement or hepatic bleeding

Treatment for bowel cancer can be done with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or immunotherapy, depending on the location, size and development of the tumor. According to a study done in California, cancer of the left side of the intestine is easier to heal and the average life expectancy is greater

The cyst in the head is usually a benign tumor that can be filled by fluid, tissue, blood or air and usually appears during pregnancy, shortly after birth or throughout life and can occur in both the skin and the brain. The cyst in the head may disappear, increase in size or generate symptoms when it is located in the brain, such as headache, nausea, dizziness and balance problems

Anal cancer affects the part of the intestine between the rectum and the anus, generating symptoms such as bleeding and anal pain, especially during bowel movements. Generally, cancer of the anus is more frequent in individuals over 50, who practice anal sex and who are infected by the HPV virus. However, there is no relationship between anal cancer and HIV or lesions, such as hemorrhoids

Laryngeal cancer is a type of tumor that affects the throat region, which presents as initial symptoms of hoarseness and difficulty speaking. This type of cancer has great chances of cure, when its treatment is started quickly, with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, if this treatment is not enough or if the cancer is very aggressive the surgery seems to be the most effective solution

Osteoarthritis is a chronic rheumatic disease that is very common in individuals over 65 years of age, characterized by wear and consequent deformities and changes in the function of the joints of the body, common in the knees, spine, hands and hips. Although its causes are still not fully understood, it is known that osteoarthrosis occurs due to the association of several factors, which are related to genetic influences, advancing age, hormonal changes, metabolic disorders and inflammation, and is more common in people who repeatedly strain, have joint injuries, or are overweight, for example

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that originates in the glandular tissues, formed by cells with abilities to secrete substances for the organism. This type of malignant tumor can develop in various organs of the body, including prostate, stomach, intestine, lungs, breasts, uterus or in the pancreas, for example

Peripheral polyneuropathy arises when severe damage to various peripheral nerves leads to information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body causing symptoms such as weakness, tingling, and persistent pain. Although this disease most often affects the feet and hands, it can affect the whole body and usually happens as a complication of diabetes, exposure to toxic substances or infections, for example

Huntington's disease, also known as Huntington's chorea, is a genetic disease that causes dysfunction of movement, behavior, and the ability to communicate. It is a very rare disease, usually from the age of 25 to 45, which is progressive, that is, it gradually worsens. This disease has no cure but there are treatment options with remedies to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life, prescribed by the neurologist or psychiatrist, such as antidepressants and anxiolytics, to improve depression and anxiety, or Tetrabenazine, to improve mood changes

To treat osteopenia, calcium supplementation and vitamin D replacement are recommended, as well as changes in habits that may contribute to the loss of calcium in the bones, such as avoiding alcoholism and smoking, losing weight, and engaging in physical activity. Osteopenia is identified by the bone densitometry test, which shows a T score between -1 and -2