Diseases And Disorders

Question 1

When you see ‘itis’ at the end of a word what is it referring to?

Answer 1

Inflammation of…

Question 2

What is Arthritis?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the joints

Question 3

What is Monoarticular arthritis?

Answer 3

Inflammation of one joint

Question 4

What is Poly-arthritis?

Answer 4

Inflammation of many joints

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Acute Arthritis?

Answer 5

Heat, redness, visible inflammation of the affected joints, severe pain.

Question 6

What are the symptoms of Chronic Arthritis?

Answer 6

Loss of cartilage, deposition of bone tissue, lesser degrees of pain and inflammation.

Question 7

What is Gout?

Answer 7

Form of Arthritis which chronically destroys the joints

Question 8

Who are most likely to suffer from Gout?

Answer 8

Men

Question 9

What is the cause of Gout?

Answer 9

Deposition of uric acid crystals within joint capsule and cartilage

Question 10

What part of the body is more susceptible to Gout?

Answer 10

Big toe

Question 11

What are the two types of Arthritis?

Answer 11

1. Degenerative
2. Autoimmune

Question 12

What is Osteo-Arthritis?

Answer 12

Degenerative chronic arthritis - cartilage of joint breaks down.

Question 13

What are the causes of Osteo-Arthritis?

Answer 13

1. Injury or the joint
2. Ageing process

Question 14

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Answer 14

Autoimmune Poly-Arthritis

Question 15

What is the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Answer 15

An auto-immune disease that attacks the synovial membrane and degrades the articular surfaces of the bones

Question 16

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Answer 16

Type of arthritis which results in fusion of the joints of the spine causing deformity and immobility.

Question 17

What is Osteomalacia?

Answer 17

Abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus, calcium, or vitamin D

Question 18

What is Rickets?

Answer 18

Bone softening and deforming, caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight

Question 19

What is the name of the deformity that occurs after developing Rickets?

Answer 19

Bowed legs or Knock-knees

Question 20

What is Osteogenesis imperfecta?

Answer 20

A disorder of connective tissue characterised by brittle bones that fracture easily.

Question 21

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Answer 21

Immune system disorder that includes both psoriatic skin lesions and joint inflammation.

Question 22

What is Paget’s disease?

Answer 22

Excessive overgrowth of bone, especially in spine, pelvis, skull, and femur.
Hyperactivity of Osteocytes

Question 23

What is Scleroderma?

Answer 23

Chronic auto-immune disease characterised by a hardening or sclerosis in the skin or other organs.

Question 24

What is Spinal Stenosis?

Answer 24

Narrowing of spinal canal and compression of spinal cord and nerves.

Question 25

What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

Answer 25

Inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including; fever, weakness, fatigue, joint pains and skin lesions

Question 26

What is Osteoporosis?

Answer 26

Calcium deficiency disease; accelerated bone loss results in porosity and brittleness.

Question 27

What condition is also known as ‘Brittle bone disease’?

Answer 27

Osteoporosis

Question 28

What group of people are susceptible to Osteoporosis?

Answer 28

Post-menopausal women

Question 29

What condition is also known as ‘Slipped discs’?

Answer 29

Intervertebral disc herniation

Question 30

What is Invertebral disc herniation?

Answer 30

Weakening or tearing of one of the intervertebral discs

Question 31

What happens as a result of Intervertebral disc herniation?

Answer 31

Disc bulges, which may press on spinal nerve. Resulting in poor posture and increased muscle tension.

Question 32

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Answer 32

Painful disorder; compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel.

Question 33

What are the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Answer 33

Discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers. Sensations of burning, tingling, or numbness.

Question 34

What is Cervical Spondylitis?

Answer 34

Degenerative arthritis of the joints between cervical vertebrae

Question 35

What is Synovitis?

Answer 35

Inflammation of the synovial membrane

Question 36

What is Whiplash?

Answer 36

Injury to the neck (cervical vertebrae) caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration.