Ailment
Ailment
Ailment (pronounced: /ˈeɪlmənt/) is a term used to describe an illness, disorder, or minor health problem. The word originates from the Old English word "eġlǣca," which means "trouble, grief."
Definition
An ailment is a physical or mental condition that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected. It is often used to refer to a minor, chronic condition, although it can also be used more generally to describe any health issue, regardless of its severity or duration.
Types of Ailments
There are many different types of ailments, which can be categorized in various ways. Some common categories include:
- Physical ailments: These are health problems that affect the body. They can range from minor issues like a cold or flu, to more serious conditions like cancer or heart disease.
- Mental ailments: These are health problems that affect the mind. They can include conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
- Chronic ailments: These are health problems that persist for a long time or recur regularly. They can include conditions like diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.
- Acute ailments: These are health problems that come on suddenly and typically require immediate attention. They can include conditions like pneumonia, appendicitis, and heart attack.
Related Terms
- Disease: A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Illness: Illness is often used as a synonym for disease. However, this term is occasionally used to refer specifically to the patient's personal experience of his or her disease.
- Disorder: A disorder is a functional abnormality or disturbance.
- Condition: In medicine, a condition can be a state of health, a disease, or a disorder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ailment
- Wikipedia's article - Ailment
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