User:Taffiebaggie/Albionitis

Albionitis (from black country, West Bromwich Albion- and greek + -itis, inflammation; plural: Albionides) is a form of footballfanitis that involves severe meltdown on the various types of social media such as Twitter or Facebook followed by anger and/or depression, even extensive intake of alcohol which can only exacerbate the symptoms.

There are over 92 different forms of footballfanitis. The most common form, Albionitis (prolonged footballfanitis), is a result of many factors which are beyond the control of a Baggie.

These factors can include defeats at home by Premier League football clubs that are deemed to be inferior. ,or unexpected decisions by Premier League Football Referees.

The major complaint by individuals who have Albionitis is mental stress and anxiety. Pain is often a constant and may be localised to the black country. It has also be known to spread to other parts of the United Kingdom as far away as Cardiff, in South Wales.

Sign and Symptoms
Generally when a person has Albionitis means that they have one of these symptoms, which include:
 * anger management
 * depression
 * paranoia
 * increased intake of alcohol in men
 * increased intake of chocolate in women

It is common in advanced Albionitis for significant secondary changes to occur. For example, in someone who has limited patience:
 * tearing up of season tickets
 * abusing of fellow Baggies
 * domestic violence/divorce

These changes can also impact on life and social roles, such as community involvement.

Disability
Albionitis is the most common cause of disability in the Black Country. More than 17,000 individuals with Albionitis have severe limitations in function on a daily basis. Absenteeism and frequent visits to the The Vine are common in individuals who have Albionitis. Albionitis makes it very difficult for individuals to be socially active and some become home bound.

It is estimated that the total cost of Albionitis cases is close to £60 million each year.

Albionitis can make it very difficult for a Baggie to contribute on Twitter without reverting to abuse of West Bromwich Albion or even fellow Baggies. Individuals with Albionitis are also at increased risk of depression, which may be related to fear of worsening symptoms.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by clinical examination from an appropriate health professional.

Albionitis is generally worse just after a defeat or poor performance and associated with poor decisions by management or professionals. In the early stages, patients often show no symptoms due to total disbelief. On the other hand, tends to be worse after a short period of walking or driving home and the ability to obtain adequate internet access.

Elements of the history of the disorder guide diagnosis. Important features are the number and frequency of events. Physical examination of the individuals Twitter timeline may confirm the diagnosis, or may indicate systemic disease.

Other
Dingleitis is another severe form of footballitis. This can be terminal or requires extensive treatment to enable potential remission. This can be long term and exspensive, similar to Leedsitis.

Treatment
There is no cure for Albionitis as the individual is normally born with the disease as it can be hereditary.

Medications

 * Change of climate normally during summer months and the taking of annual vacations (close season).
 * Change of management.
 * Purchases in the transfer window
 * Sale of disruptive players
 * Severe defeats of local rivals, even resulting in multiple relegations.