Ever since the onset of human civilization, new diseases have been surging up time and again. Measles endemic in ancient China, then the Smallpox outbreak in India in the early 1500s, the plague in the middle ages… entire societies have been crippled by diseases. But these days, with all the advances in health and technology, the modern marvels in medicine has succeeded in curbing some lethal diseases, to a point that is. There still are diseases whose cure remains elusive despite all the efforts from medical communities. Here is a list of top 5 dangerous diseases that cannot be cured. 1. Cancer What it is: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body and can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lungs, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue. Current therapies: Right now, we rely on treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation to fight cancer cells. There are also more targeted treatment s that bloc...
A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of part or all of an organism, and that is not due to any external injury. Diseases are often construed as medical conditions that are associated with specific symptoms and signs. Some Types of Diseases Explained Briefly Typhoid It is caused by the bacterium, Salmonella typhi. The pathogen enters the body through contaminated food and water. High fever, weakness, stomach pain, headache, constipation, loss of appetite are the symptoms of this disease. Widal test confirms this disease. Pneumonia It is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae bacteria. This disease affects the lungs. The alveoli of the lungs get infected and filled with fluid, causing respiratory problems. This is a disease that is acquired by inhaling the droplets or aerosols that are released by an infected person. The main symptoms include chills, fever, headache, and cough. Common Cold ...