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(#20) Podagra
A Greek word which translates to “foot trap,” podagra is really just another word for gout. The disease affects the base of the big toe and is caused by too much uric acid in the blood, which crystallizes and embeds itself in joints. The joints then become inflamed, which makes mobility limited and painful. Formerly called "the disease of Kkings,"gout is often associated with obesity and the consumption of rich foods.
Robert Baratheon from Game of Thrones, before he was boared to death, was probably well on his way to contracting gout.
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(#10) Blood Poisoning
Now known as sepsis, "blood poisoning" is an incredibly serious condition that occurs when bacteria infect the bloodstream (actual poison has nothing to do with it). Sepsis induces a high fever, chills, and rapid heart rate in patients and is easily fatal if not treated quickly. It also makes your veins look hella gross.
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(#12) Congestive Chills
Really just an old name for malaria, which induces intense fever and chills in its victims. The term has been seen written on old death certificates.
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(#2) Canine Madness
An old term for rabies, "canine madness" is one of the more logical antiquated medical terms. People were often infected through dog bites, after all. Rabies infects the central nervous system and induces fever, headache, anxiety, agitation, hyper salivation, and even hydrophobia (fear of water). Without treatment, the virus is fatal.
Today, however, there is a vaccine that is 100% effective against rabies if treatment begins immediately.
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(#15) Fits
An old name for seizures, the “fits” are actually a disturbance in the electrical activity in the brain. Some symptoms include convulsions and a loss of consciousness. Seizures are often, but not always, tied to an epileptic condition. Nowadays, "fits" are reserved for children and exhausting Wii games.
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(#17) Glandular Fever
More commonly known as mononucleosis or “mono,” it’s a pretty nasty disease that can leave people literally bed-ridden for months. Its symptoms include a high fever, extremely sore throat, intense fatigue, and very swollen glands – hence the original name.
It can also be spread by saliva. This is common enough that mononucleosis is also known as the “kissing disease.” That sounds way more romantic than it should.
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