Common Diseases

Question 1

Hypertension

Answer 1

high blood pressure, usually higher than 120/80

Question 2

Heart failure

Answer 2

when the heart cannon function and push blood around the body

Question 3

cancer

Answer 3

an overgrowth of cells somewhere in the body

Question 4

migraines

Answer 4

severe headaches, often made worse by loud noises or bright light

Question 5

diabetes

Answer 5

a disease where the body either does not make insulin or insulin doesn’t work well. It is difficult to keep blood sugars in normal ranges with diabetes

Question 6

Kidney failure

Answer 6

kidneys cannot filter out toxins from the body, they may eventually stop making urine. May lead to the need for dialysis.

Question 7

Chronic Pain

Answer 7

pain that has lasted longer than 6 months and is not well controlled

Question 8

vision loss

Answer 8

worsening vision requiring glasses. May be causes by normal aging, cataracts, and other diseases.

Question 9

pneumonia

Answer 9

a disease in the lungs causes by viruses or bacteria

Question 10

synovial membranes

Answer 10

surround the cavities of joints and allow bones to move without friction