Diseases mate

Question 1

Ischemic Heart Disease?

Answer 1

(AKA Coronary heart disease) Condition where there is an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand due to narrowed (coronary) arteries that are supposed to give blood to the heart.

Question 2

Angina?

Answer 2

Type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart

Question 3

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 3

aka heart attack, caused by necrosis of a portion of heart muscle, as a result of reduction, interruption or complete obstruction of the coronary artery

Question 4

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Answer 4

Disease effecting extremities, can effect arteries, veins or both at once

Question 5

Aneurysm

Answer 5

Outpouching or dilation of the arterial wall; most common in the abdominal aorta but can be in other arteries

Question 6

Arterial Occlusive Disease (AOD)

Answer 6

A disease in which the arteries become blocked by: 
Artherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis 
Blood clots 
Trauma

Question 7

GORD

Answer 7

Condition where acid from the stomach leaks up to the esophagus

Question 8

Gastritis

Answer 8

Condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed

Question 9

Peptic Ulcers

Answer 9

A Peptic Ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum

Question 10

Heliobacter Pylori

Answer 10

Bacterium that lives in the inner lining of the stomach. Can be responsible for Peptic Ulcers

Question 11

Gastroenteritis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

Question 12

Stomatitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips and roof or floor of the mouth.

Question 13

Esophageal Stricture

Answer 13

Narrowing of the esophagus leading to dysphagia

Question 14

Esophageal Varices

Answer 14

Enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus associated with portal hypertension

Question 15

Portal Hypertension

Answer 15

Increased blood pressure in portal vein

Question 16

Varicose Veins

Answer 16

Dilated veins, predominately found in the legs

Question 17

Thrombophlebitis / DVT

Answer 17

Condition in which a blood clot forms in one of your veins, usually the leg.

Question 18

Asthma

Answer 18

Condition in which the airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucous

Question 19

Bronchitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs

Question 20

Emphysema

Answer 20

Over inflation and destructive changes of alveola walls

Question 21

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 21

Genetic disorder of the exocrine glands that effects all organ systems. but especially pancreatic and respiratory dysfunction

Question 22

Pneumonia

Answer 22

Infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs

Question 23

Pleurisy

Answer 23

Caused by inflammation of the linings around the lungs (the pleura, also known as pleuritis.

Question 24

Tuberculosis

Answer 24

Chronic infective disease of the lungs

Question 25

Pneumothorax

Answer 25

Occurs when air enters the pleural space around the lungs. Can cause partial or complete collapse of the lung.

Question 26

Hemothorax

Answer 26

Occurs when blood enters the pleural space around the lungs.

Question 27

COPD

Answer 27

Umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases incl. emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma.