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The Scariest Diseases of All Time
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This is a list of the scariest diseases of all time, as ranked by the Ranker Community. Everyone wants to be healthy from the minute they are born to the last breath they take, but that doesn't always happen. There are a lot of scary, debilitating things that can happen to your body along the way. A slow, wasting sickness or a something that only gives you 3 months to live? How do you rank it?
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Agnosia, Labile affect, Urinary incontinence, Anosmia, Irritability, Aggression, Sundowning, Memory loss, Apraxia, Paraphasia, Hirano body, Delusional misidentification syndrome, Wandering MoreVitamin E, Haloperidol, Sensory integration, Reminiscence therapy, Rivastigmine, Low-fat diet, Simulated presence therapy, Donezepil, Validation therapy, Memantine, Galantamine MoreFemale, Old age, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Down syndrome, Craniocerebral Trauma, Hypercholesterolemia, Smoking, Family history of Alzheimer's disease MoreMost Passionate - 3
Lymphadenopathy, Headache, Flu-like symptoms, Pyrexia, Fatigue, FeverProtease inhibitor, Reverse transcriptase inhibitor, Antiretroviral drug, Post-exposure prophylaxis MoreVertical transmission, Unsafe sex, Sexually transmitted disease, Prostitution, Needlestick injury, Multiple sexual partners, Homosexuality, Intravenous drug use More - 4
Fatigue, Nystagmus, Erectile dysfunction, Vision loss, Dizziness, Constipation, Uveitis, Seizure, Lhermitte's sign, Urinary incontinence, Paresthesia, Pruritus, Raynaud's phenomenon, Optic atrophy, Dyspnea, Upper motor neurone lesion, Muscle weakness, Fasciculation, Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, Tremor, Sensorineural hearing loss, Memory loss, Horner's syndrome, Papillitis, Eye pain MorePhysical therapy, Occupational therapy, Interferon beta-1a, Cannabis, Corticosteroid, Modafinil, Interferon beta-1b, Medical cannabis, Natalizumab, Azathioprine, Mitoxantrone, Cyclophosphamide, Plasmapheresis, Glatiramer acetate, Antidepressants MoreFemale, White, Younger age, Infection, Thyroid disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Diabetes mellitus type 1, Family history of multiple sclerosis MoreControversial - 5
Pain, Pyrexia, Diarrhea, Skin Discoloration, Vomiting, NecrosisAmputation, Clindamycin, Vancomycin, Debridement, Penicillin, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Negative pressure wound therapy MoreChickenpox, Chemotherapy, Chronic - 6
Fatigue, Cough, Dysphagia, Cachexia, Dyspnea, Chest pain, Hemoptysis, Wheeze, Clubbing, Dysphonia MoreAdjuvant, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, Photodynamic therapy, Targeted therapy, Radiofrequency ablation MoreAir pollution, Tobacco smoking, Cannabis smoking, Exposure to radon, Passive smoking, Exposure to asbestos, Personal history of lung cancer More - 7
Bubonic plague
Bubo - 8 Delusional disorder, Choreoathetosis, Seizure, Difficulty walking, Dysphagia, Anxiety, Mental confusion, Spasticity, Depression, Fasciculation, Muscle Spasms, Slurred Speech, Chorea, Mood swing MoreOccupational therapy, Speech therapy, Valproic acid, Haloperidol, Paroxetine, Clonazepam, Risperidone, Tetrabenazine MoreFamily history of Huntington's disease
- 9 Macule, Enanthem
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Head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy - 12
- 13 Inverted nipple, Breast lump, Nipple discharge, Nipple tendernessChemotherapy, Mastectomy, Radiation therapy, Hormone therapy, Cancer immunotherapy, Neratinib MoreCaucasian race, Obesity, Radiation therapy, Tobacco smoking, Alcohol use, Sedentary lifestyle, Early onset of menstruation, Menopausal hormone therapy, Personal history of breast cancer, Delayed onset of menopause, DES use, Family history of breast cancer More
- 14 Pyrexia, RigorAntimalarial drug
- 15 Controversial
- 16 Fatigue, Drooling, Somnolence, Constipation, Postural instability, Dementia, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Urinary incontinence, Anosmia, Dysphagia, Balance disorder, Hallucination, Dystonia, Weight loss, Gait abnormality, Akinesia, Nocturia, Intestinal pseudoobstruction, Micrographia, Tremor, Memory loss, Akathisia, Ataxia, Bradykinesia, Hypomimia MorePhysical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Increase fluid intake, Surgery, Anticholinergic, Amantadine, Levodopa, Deep brain stimulation, Physical exercise, Tolcapone, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Dopamine agonist, Monoamine oxidase inhibitor MoreMale, Old age, Exposure to chemicals, Family history of Parkinson's disease, Exposure to dopamine receptor blockers, Exposure to manganese More
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Histoid leprosy
- 18 Pyrexia, Hemorrhage, Headache, Constipation, Back pain, Jaundice, Nausea, Rigor MorePalliative careMosquito bite, Traveling to Africa or South America
- 19 Fatigue, Pyrexia, Malar rash, Anxiety, Raynaud's phenomenon, Weight gain, Weight loss, Dyspnea, Arthralgia, Chest pain, Skin lesion, Depression, Dry Eye, Memory loss, Bruise MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Corticosteroid, Antimalarial drug MoreAfrican American, Female, Ultraviolet radiation exposure, Asian, Epstein-Barr virus infection More
- 20 Cough, Dysphagia, Weight loss, Sore throat, Otalgia, DysphoniaSurgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Laryngectomy, Pharyngectomy, Targeted therapy, Neck dissection MoreHuman papillomavirus infection, Alcohol use, Diet lacking in fruits and vegetables, Tobacco use, Exposure to asbestos, Poor dental hygiene More
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- 22 Fatigue, Tachycardia, Pyrexia, Dizziness, Cardiac arrhythmia, Angina Pectoris, Syncope, Chronic cough, Dyspnea, Chest pain, Bradycardia, Cyanosis, Peripheral edema, Dry cough MoreAntibiotic, Cardiac surgery, ACE inhibitor, Aspirin, Cardioversion, Beta blocker, Statin, Fibrate MoreMale, Old age, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Family history of heart disease, Obesity, Bacterial disease, Poor hygiene, Tobacco smoking, High-fat diet, Stress, High sodium diet, Sedentary lifestyle, Viral Infection, Menopause More
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- 24 Pyrexia, Diarrhea, Somnolence, Nausea, Hypovolemic Shock, Watery diarrhea, Dehydration, Cramp, Vomiting, Convulsion MoreTetracycline, Co-trimoxazole, Erythromycin, Doxycycline, Chloramphenicol, Furazolidone MoreAchlorhydria, Malnutrition, Immunodeficiency, Eating raw or uncooked shellfish More
- 25 Hematospermia, Sexual dysfunction, Lumbago, Hydrocele, Swollen testicle, Painless testicular lump MoreChemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Inguinal orchiectomy, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection MoreMiddle age, Orchitis, Caucasian race, HIV infection, Cryptorchidism, Inguinal hernia, Mumps, Sedentary lifestyle, Family history of testicular cancer More
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Lepromatous leprosy
- 27 Flaccid paralysis
- 28 Pyrexia, Headache, Dysuria, Abnormal vaginal discharge, Cervicitis, Proctitis, Penile discharge, Genital sores MoreNaproxen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Penciclovir, Acyclovir, FamciclovirUnsafe sex, Multiple sexual partners, Sexual contact with someone who has a sexually transmitted disease More
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Fournier gangrene
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Prostate cancer with bone metastasis
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- 32 Soft erections, Priapism, Sexual dysfunctionTadalafil, Sildenafil, Alprostadil, Vardenafil, Penile prosthesisCardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, Old age, Personality disorder, Stroke, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Alcoholism, Multiple sclerosis, Panic disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Pituitary adenoma, Obesity, Schizophrenia, Peyronie's disease, Tobacco smoking, Anxiety, Peripheral artery occlusive disease, Substance abuse, Atherosclerosis, Stress, General anxiety disorder, Depression, Prolonged bicycling, Prostatectomy, Adverse drug reaction More
- 33 Vaginal bleeding, Dyspareunia, Pelvic pain, Increased vaginal discharge MoreSurgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Cryosurgery, Hysterectomy, Cervical conization, Loop electrical excision procedure, Soft tissue laser surgery MoreImmunodeficiency, Sexually transmitted disease, Multiple sexual partners, Tobacco smoking, Early sexual activity More
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Pulmonary embolism
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Leprosy
Epistaxis, Macule, Skin lesion, Plaque, Nodule, Nasal congestion, Thick skin MoreDapsone, Rifampicin, ClofazimineMale, Mutation, Family history of Leprosy - 37 Dysphagia, Weight loss, Dysarthria, Muscle weakness, Spasticity, Fasciculation, Muscle atrophy, Muscle Spasms, Slurred Speech, Monomelic amyotrophy, Hyperreflexia MorePhysical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Cannabis, Riluzole, Mechanical ventilation, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Baclofen, Tizanidine MoreMale, Old age, Exposure to chemicals, Family history of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis More
- 38 Fatigue, Pyrexia, Diarrhea, Headache, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Delirium, Skin Eruptions, Weight loss, Muscle weakness, Abdominal distension MoreCiprofloxacin, Oral rehydration therapy, Ceftriaxone, Ampicillin, Chloramphenicol MoreImmunodeficiency
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Nonsyndromic deafness
- 40 Headache, Arthralgia, Vascular Leak, Myalgia, High Fever, Retro-Orbital Pain MoreRehydration, Fluid replacement, Observation
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- 41 Fatigue, Guilt, Delusion, Psychosis, Hallucination, Insomnia, Melancholia, Irritability, Agitation, Unintentional Weight Loss, Suicidal ideation, Anhedonia, Rumination MoreBupropion, Cannabis, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Tricyclic antidepressant, Maprotiline, Lithium, Trazodone, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Psychotherapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Monoamine oxidase inhibitor MoreMyocardial infarction, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Trigeminal neuralgia, Stroke, Cancer, Diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, Osteoporosis, Adolescence, Migraine, War, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Stress, Epilepsy, Hyperthyroidism, Peptic ulcer, Dysmenorrhea, Family history of Clinical depression, Lumbago More
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Bacillary dysentery
- 43 Pyrexia, Headache, Cough, Rigor, Muscle weakness, Epiphora, Malaise, Body ache, Itchy eyes, Red eye MoreAntiviral drug, Neuraminidase inhibitorImmunosuppression, Old age, Younger age, Pregnancy, Health care provider, Immunodeficiency, Influenza pandemic, Poor hygiene More
- 44 Scoliosis, Difficulty walking, Gait abnormality, Gonadal atrophy, Ptosis, Dyspnea, Muscle weakness, Muscle contracture MorePhysical therapy, Occupational therapy, Orthopedic surgery, Prednisone, Carbamazepine, Dantrolene, Phenytoin, Mexiletine, Baclofen MoreFamily history of muscular dystrophy
- 45 Pyrexia, Bell's palsy, Meningitis, Headache, Anorexia, Sleep disorder, Paraplegia, Malaise, Erythema chronicum migrans, Memory loss, Polyneuropathy, Radiculopathy, Delayed onset muscle soreness MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Tetracycline, Amoxicillin, Cefotaxime, Acetaminophen, Erythromycin, Ceftriaxone, Doxycycline, Cefuroxime, Chloramphenicol MoreExposure to deer ticks
- 46 Fatigue, Stroke, Myopathy, Pyrexia, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Peripheral neuropathy, Headache, Constipation, Uveitis, Seizure, Abdominal pain, Failure to thrive, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Dysphagia, Skin ulcer, Skin Eruptions, Anorexia, Nausea, Scleritis, Weight loss, Gingivitis, Arthralgia, Flatulence, Depression, Bloating, Vomiting, Erythema nodosum, Unintentional Weight Loss, Enthesitis, Anal fissure MoreSurgery, Dietary fiber, Sulfasalazine, Corticosteroid, Vitamin B Complex, Mesalazine, Diet high in omega-3-fatty acids MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, White, Caucasian race, Tobacco smoking, Isotretinoin, Family history of Crohn's disease More
- 47 Tachycardia, Pyrexia, Strawberry tongue, Conjunctivitis, Skin Eruptions, Lymphadenopathy, Arthralgia, Irritability, Desquamation, Beau's lines MoreCorticosteroid, Aspirin, Anticoagulant, Coronary artery bypass surgery, Angioplasty, Intravenous immunoglobulin, Coronary stent MoreMale, Younger age, Asian
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Munchausen syndrome
- 49 Fatigue, Pyrexia, Cough, Sweating, Dyspnea, Rigor, Chest pain, MyalgiaVancomycin, Rimantadine, Penicillin, Carbapenem, Amantadine, Cephalosporin, Macrolide Antibiotic, Doxycycline, Oseltamivir, Zanamivir, Quinolone, Aminoglycoside antibiotic MoreImmunosuppression, Old age, Alcoholism, Native Americans in the United States, Physical trauma, Infant, Smoking, Toddler, Exposure to chemicals, Personal history of lung infections, Hospitalization More
- 50 Quadriplegia, Vision loss, Vertigo, Dizziness, Headache, Diplopia, Difficulty walking, Dysphagia, Coma, Vision disorder, Mental confusion, Aphasia, Balance disorder, Cerebral hemorrhage, Facial Paresis, Central seven, Memory loss, Hemiplegia, Ataxia MorePhysical therapy, Occupational therapy, Tissue plasminogen activator, Surgery, Intravenous therapy, Stroke rehabilitation, Thrombectomy, Carotid endarterectomy, Aspirin, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Oxygen therapy, Angioplasty, Thrombolytic drug, Transcranial direct current stimulation MoreMale, Old age, Diabetes mellitus, Atrial fibrillation, Hypertension, Family history of heart disease, Obesity, Tobacco smoking, Hypercholesterolemia, Atherosclerosis, Stress, Alopecia, Depression, Family history of transient ischemic attack, Family history of stroke More
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