It was established to treat magical maladies, injuries or illnesses endemic to the Wizarding World. They frequently suffered tribulations from feverish maladies and injurious poisons. People with chronic maladies, including cancer and diabetes, are also especially susceptible to infection. More dangerous enemies included malaria, foot infections and a variety of other maladies. It is not certain what real maladies these repellent drugs, cured, or seemed to cure. One, probably aged around 80, suffered badly from arthritis and other maladies. He had been suffering for sometime from a number of maladies, some of them prostate-related. He had become overweight and increasingly prone to various maladies. However, the species later proved susceptible to numerous maladies. She was 73 and had suffered from various maladies, including painful osteoarthritis. Roemheld syndrome is characterized strictly by abdominal maladies triggering reflexes in the heart. Reportedly, Blaine risked blindness and other maladies in the stunt. China and Russia treat more than 80 maladies, conditions and trauma with HBOT. Herbs were commonly used in salves and drinks to treat a range of maladies. Alba's early life was marked by a multitude of physical maladies.