The phrase "ailment affects" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how a specific ailment or condition impacts an individual or a group of people.
Example: "The ailment affects not only physical health but also mental well-being."
Alternatives: "condition impacts" or "disorder influences".
In an Australian survey released in 2000, for example, the ailment affected 54percentt of those questioned.
Only when George had died did an autopsy reveal it wasn't lack of potency that impeded his reproduction, but a more anatomical ailment affecting his reproductive organ.
Diabetes is rarely the only ailment affecting people in their 70s and 80s; most must cope with several chronic conditions, along with their associated medications.
At Mr. Manafort's old office on Sofiivska Street, new tenants said they had discovered several curiosities apparently left behind, including a knee X-ray signed by Mr. Yanukovych, possibly referring to tennis matches played between Mr. Manafort and Mr. Yanukovych, who had spoken publicly of a knee ailment affecting his game.
They include a variety of common ailments affecting his skin, eyes, joints and stomach.
3. TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS -- Caused by a group of ailments affecting the jaw joint or muscles.
Mr. Fleisher, Mr. Graffman and Mr. Janis all developed physical ailments affecting their hands.
Euan Ashley and his colleagues are part of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network, which has so far identified about 35percentt of the ailments affecting patients whose diseases are being investigated.
The rhizomes of P. kurroa have been traditionally used to treat worms, constipation, low fever, scorpion sting, asthma and ailments affecting the liver.
This specialized medical service is generally aimed at rehabilitating persons disabled by pain or ailments affecting the motor functions of the body.
