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Despite Ghrotons' advancements in technology, they have been unable to create a disease-free ecosystem among themselves. Their advancements in medicine, however, can effectively combat most diseases like they're nothing...mostly. Strangely enough, some of these virus strains have proven to be just as adaptable as the Ghrotons themselves, making for a difficult time actually immunizing against them as they continually evolve new strains. Currently however, there is no major type of affliction that can wipe out their population, and medical technology is rather dependable. It is rare for a Ghroton to die from illness these days, if they aren't very young or very old.
That doesn't mean it never happens, though.
Below are a list of currently documented illnesses that have afflicted the Ghroton colony over history.
That doesn't mean it never happens, though.
Below are a list of currently documented illnesses that have afflicted the Ghroton colony over history.
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SludgeTongue
A very nasty-looking infection that causes a rapid and dramatic swelling of the tongue and turns it nearly black. Some kind of viscous fluid secretes from the tongue as it hangs out of the victim's mouth, too swollen to fit inside anymore. It is believed this disease is contracted from eating strange things on one of the planets. A plant of some kind on Eythea is theorized to be the cause for this affliction. Many insects on that planet can also transmit it through bites, but it is much less likely to cause this disease that way.
SludgeTongue is cured by drizzling a solution containing antibiotics over the tongue every few hours until the black fluids stop oozing. After that, it's a matter of waiting for the swelling to recede.
This disease doesn't last very long, luckily. A week at the very most, and a day at the least.
A very nasty-looking infection that causes a rapid and dramatic swelling of the tongue and turns it nearly black. Some kind of viscous fluid secretes from the tongue as it hangs out of the victim's mouth, too swollen to fit inside anymore. It is believed this disease is contracted from eating strange things on one of the planets. A plant of some kind on Eythea is theorized to be the cause for this affliction. Many insects on that planet can also transmit it through bites, but it is much less likely to cause this disease that way.
SludgeTongue is cured by drizzling a solution containing antibiotics over the tongue every few hours until the black fluids stop oozing. After that, it's a matter of waiting for the swelling to recede.
This disease doesn't last very long, luckily. A week at the very most, and a day at the least.
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Liar-Liar Syndrome
This disease had an actual real name once...but it's so commonly known as Liar-Liar Syndrome that that's what it's referred to nowadays, even by doctors.
It got its name from some urban legend about the supposed first victim, a notorious conman, suddenly bleeding out of his face and turning red, and everyone saying it was punishment for deceiving others. Nowadays many adults will use the story to scare children into being honest and well behaved, "You don't want to catch Liar-Liar Syndrome, do you?"
This illness looks a lot scarier than it actually is. It's believed to be caused by some kind of obstruction (usually caused by some kind of physical trauma) to a gland located in the antennae, right below the topper. It causes the fluids processed by this gland to back up and empty out of the tear ducts and nose. These fluids are rust-colored, but it looks close enough to blood to cause a panic to anyone who appears to be seeing blood seeping from their eyes and nose!
After the 'blood spill' phase, the base and top of the antennae will swell up and become painfully sensitive to touch, and a nasty rash will form on the neck and spread along the forearms. The eyes will also turn rust-colored and the victim will have trouble seeing properly. No one is quite sure why the rash forms, however...
The disease is easily cured by antibiotic pills and rest for about 3-6 days until the glands repair themselves. Warm washcloths placed over the eyes and antennae can soothe the discomfort.
This disease had an actual real name once...but it's so commonly known as Liar-Liar Syndrome that that's what it's referred to nowadays, even by doctors.
It got its name from some urban legend about the supposed first victim, a notorious conman, suddenly bleeding out of his face and turning red, and everyone saying it was punishment for deceiving others. Nowadays many adults will use the story to scare children into being honest and well behaved, "You don't want to catch Liar-Liar Syndrome, do you?"
This illness looks a lot scarier than it actually is. It's believed to be caused by some kind of obstruction (usually caused by some kind of physical trauma) to a gland located in the antennae, right below the topper. It causes the fluids processed by this gland to back up and empty out of the tear ducts and nose. These fluids are rust-colored, but it looks close enough to blood to cause a panic to anyone who appears to be seeing blood seeping from their eyes and nose!
After the 'blood spill' phase, the base and top of the antennae will swell up and become painfully sensitive to touch, and a nasty rash will form on the neck and spread along the forearms. The eyes will also turn rust-colored and the victim will have trouble seeing properly. No one is quite sure why the rash forms, however...
The disease is easily cured by antibiotic pills and rest for about 3-6 days until the glands repair themselves. Warm washcloths placed over the eyes and antennae can soothe the discomfort.
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Flurrypox
One of the more serious afflictions, this disease often pops up suddenly after its host has been exposed to very cold environments for too long, and its initial symptoms are often overlooked. White, snow-like speckles will form across the facial region with no other effect, so many Ghrotons end up passing it off as the Shimmer marking beginning to show up on their hide. Then, within the very next day, the antennae will become discolored and pale, along with the eartips, and the victim will be slammed with a high fever and horrible chills. Severe cases claim it felt like they'd been plunged into a snowbank with no clothing, and warmth just won't seem to come to them.
As the disease progresses, white tendrils will appear at the base of the antennae and the eartips, spreading out like white veins along the area.
Flurrypox can be deadly if not attended to, as the fever can kill its victim eventually without treatment. There's many different rumors and mixed information on how to treat Flurrypox, and hardly any of them are correct. Many become confused on whether to cool the fever despite the freezing feeling or bundle up to try and appease the chills. No matter what, Flurrypox needs some kind of medical attention. A liquid antibiotic is often now sold over-the-counter that helps most cases. It actually tastes like hot chocolate with a weird tangy kick to it! (It's not recommended to drink too much at once, despite the good taste--too much will make you vomit your guts out.)
Flurrypox victims need rest until all symptoms are completely gone, as it can be easy for it to come back if not careful. This can take up to two weeks, in some cases. After recovery, it's very rare to catch it a second time. Just don't stay too long on Xesleu without proper gear; Sun Ghrotons are hyper resistant to HEAT, not COLD!
One of the more serious afflictions, this disease often pops up suddenly after its host has been exposed to very cold environments for too long, and its initial symptoms are often overlooked. White, snow-like speckles will form across the facial region with no other effect, so many Ghrotons end up passing it off as the Shimmer marking beginning to show up on their hide. Then, within the very next day, the antennae will become discolored and pale, along with the eartips, and the victim will be slammed with a high fever and horrible chills. Severe cases claim it felt like they'd been plunged into a snowbank with no clothing, and warmth just won't seem to come to them.
As the disease progresses, white tendrils will appear at the base of the antennae and the eartips, spreading out like white veins along the area.
Flurrypox can be deadly if not attended to, as the fever can kill its victim eventually without treatment. There's many different rumors and mixed information on how to treat Flurrypox, and hardly any of them are correct. Many become confused on whether to cool the fever despite the freezing feeling or bundle up to try and appease the chills. No matter what, Flurrypox needs some kind of medical attention. A liquid antibiotic is often now sold over-the-counter that helps most cases. It actually tastes like hot chocolate with a weird tangy kick to it! (It's not recommended to drink too much at once, despite the good taste--too much will make you vomit your guts out.)
Flurrypox victims need rest until all symptoms are completely gone, as it can be easy for it to come back if not careful. This can take up to two weeks, in some cases. After recovery, it's very rare to catch it a second time. Just don't stay too long on Xesleu without proper gear; Sun Ghrotons are hyper resistant to HEAT, not COLD!
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Chickaflu
A more common disease that seems to pop up on planets in their winter season. Despite the name, it actually has almost nothing to do with Chickawyrms, aside from the noise the victims make.
Think of regular flu-type symptoms, but with a wickedly horrible sore throat and prominent respiratory issues. The voice becomes very hoarse and breath becomes a loud wheeze from constricted airways, and the sore throat makes it so painful to speak, most Ghrotons can only manage a distressed 'Eeep! Eeep!' in a grating voice, not unlike the natural sound Chickawyrms make.
Chickaflu, though commonly dealt with, has potential to cause permanent vocal chord damage if neglected, or if the victim keeps stressing their voice.
The cure is also easily found over-the-counter, and whoever developed it decided to name the medicine 'Shut Up Chickawyrm' in case people found that silly and endearing.
A more common disease that seems to pop up on planets in their winter season. Despite the name, it actually has almost nothing to do with Chickawyrms, aside from the noise the victims make.
Think of regular flu-type symptoms, but with a wickedly horrible sore throat and prominent respiratory issues. The voice becomes very hoarse and breath becomes a loud wheeze from constricted airways, and the sore throat makes it so painful to speak, most Ghrotons can only manage a distressed 'Eeep! Eeep!' in a grating voice, not unlike the natural sound Chickawyrms make.
Chickaflu, though commonly dealt with, has potential to cause permanent vocal chord damage if neglected, or if the victim keeps stressing their voice.
The cure is also easily found over-the-counter, and whoever developed it decided to name the medicine 'Shut Up Chickawyrm' in case people found that silly and endearing.
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Rocks-In-Face Disease
No one knows who named this disease and supposedly whoever did is too ashamed to speak up. It's a dumb name but for some reason it stuck.
This is actually a more recent find, and it's so far pretty rare and caused by certain conditions that can't be spread to other Ghrotons. Rock-like protrusions form on the face, specifically around the eyes, and make moving the face difficult as well as painful.
It is theorized to be caused by exposure to some kind of radiation wave or location. Wherever that is, it's not somewhere most folks go, luckily.
Despite the dumb name, these protrusions aren't actually rock or mineral, but seem to be made up of the same substance as the toppers of Ghrotons' antennae. So far a proper treatment hasn't been developed yet as the exact cause is still relatively unknown. So for now the only way to get rid of the protrusions is to literally pull them out of the victim's face. Ouch. And yes, it will most likely cause scarring.
No one knows who named this disease and supposedly whoever did is too ashamed to speak up. It's a dumb name but for some reason it stuck.
This is actually a more recent find, and it's so far pretty rare and caused by certain conditions that can't be spread to other Ghrotons. Rock-like protrusions form on the face, specifically around the eyes, and make moving the face difficult as well as painful.
It is theorized to be caused by exposure to some kind of radiation wave or location. Wherever that is, it's not somewhere most folks go, luckily.
Despite the dumb name, these protrusions aren't actually rock or mineral, but seem to be made up of the same substance as the toppers of Ghrotons' antennae. So far a proper treatment hasn't been developed yet as the exact cause is still relatively unknown. So for now the only way to get rid of the protrusions is to literally pull them out of the victim's face. Ouch. And yes, it will most likely cause scarring.
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Ribclaw Disease
Cause is unknown, but speculated to be hereditary.
The ribs of a Ghroton become malformed and grow protruding spikes that can jut out of the chest, back, or both. It is not only quite painful but can disrupt a Ghroton's way of life. They cannot take any hard blows to the chest or upper back region without risk of death, and many Ghroton cannot do any strenuous physical activity without possibly injuring their heart or lungs on the deformed ribcage.
It is currently INCURABLE.
Cause is unknown, but speculated to be hereditary.
The ribs of a Ghroton become malformed and grow protruding spikes that can jut out of the chest, back, or both. It is not only quite painful but can disrupt a Ghroton's way of life. They cannot take any hard blows to the chest or upper back region without risk of death, and many Ghroton cannot do any strenuous physical activity without possibly injuring their heart or lungs on the deformed ribcage.
It is currently INCURABLE.