Illnesses Effect on System (if applicable)

Diabetes Sickle Cell Anemia Heart Disease Urinary Tract

Infection
Cardiovascular High level of blood
glucose can
damage blood
vessels and cause
numerous other
problems
Cells cannot hold
oxygen from the
lungs and tend to
clump more.
These result in less
oxygen circulated
to the body and
makes the heart
and lungs work
harder.
Main problem is a
narrowing of the
blood vessels
leading to a greater
chance for heart
attack and other
heart related
illnesses. Valves in
heart are also
effected and blood
may be allowed to
travel in the reverse
direction in the
heart
Cardiovascular
system is
effected mainly
by upper urinary
tract infections
and can result in
a fever,
chills/shakes,
vomiting, pain in
the chest or loin,
and an
increased heart
rate to fight off
the current
infection
present.
Digestive Damaged nerves
from diabetes can
cause improper or
lack of digestion of
food and can
result in
heartburn,
constipation,
diarrhea, and
bloody stools
Bilirubin gallstones
sickle cells die in
20 days; liver
breaks down the
bilirubin; extra
bilirubin can
become a
gallstone in the
gallbladder

(bilirubin forms
bile)
Intestinal Ischemia
lack of blood flow to
intestines can result
in bloody stools and
nutrients from food
not being absorbed
properly. This also
significantly makes
the digestive more
prone to infection

Immune General
weakening of
immune system
making body
prone to infection
because high
levels of glucose in
blood. Glucose is a
prime good source
for pathogens and
as a result the
immune system is
constantly working
to fight infection.
General
weakening of
immune system
making body
prone to infection
because high
levels of glucose in
blood. Glucose is a
prime good source
for pathogens and
as a result the
immune system is
constantly working
to fight infection.
Specifically
bacteria that can
Insufficient blood
flow results in a lack
of B and T cell
circulation to
infected parts of the
body to fight off
disease making the
body weak
Lymphocytes (B
and T cells) and
antibodies
against the
bacteria;
Inflammatory
response (may
increase
additional UTI
and/or damage
to urinary tract
structures
cause pneumonia,
and meningitis
Nervous Neuropathy
nerve damage
occurs due to lack
of oxygen to
nerves and creates
tingling or lack of
feeling in affected
areas
Increased
likelihood of
stroke can affect
more severely
affect the brain or
nervous system in
the event of a
stroke.
Can lead to
damage of
bladder and
urinary stasis or
inability to pass
urine effectively.
Respiratory Ketone acidosis
shortness of
breath for simple
tasks because of
keytones in blood.
Sickle cells
inability to carry
oxygen lead to
nerve damage and
damage to other
effected areas
such as the urinary
or digestive track
Shortness of breath
Urinary Kidney Failure
Infections possible
due to suppressed
immune system
Suppressed
immune system
again leads body
to be vulnerable
to infection in all
places
Lack of blood flow
can lead to kidney
failure and increased
acidity of blood
resulting in a
homeostatic
imbalance
The entire
system has a
possibility to be
effected and is
not a huge
problem when
treated right
away. When left
ignored it can
become more
severe. Mostly
found in
women.
Symptoms
include loin
pain, vomiting,
painful
urination,
diarrhea, bloody
stools, cloudy or
pink looking
stools.