Syndromes

Question 1

What are the symptoms of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

Answer 1

Severe infections
Malignancy (Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma)
Fever
Malaise (discomfort)
Gastrointestinal disturbances

Question 2

What is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused by?

Answer 2

A virus that damages lymphocytes

Question 3

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Answer 3

Pain, tingling, burning, and numbness of the hand and wrist

Question 4

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by?

Answer 4

A nerve leading to the hand is compressed by connective tissue fibers in the wrist

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Down Syndrome?

Answer 5

Mental retardation
Flat face with a short nose
Slanted eyes
Broad hands and feet
Stubby fingers
Protruding lower lip

Question 6

What is Down Syndrome caused by?

Answer 6

An extra chromosome present in each cell of the body

Question 7

What are the symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome?

Answer 7

Abnormal chest murmurs
Chest pain
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
Fatigue

Question 8

What is Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome caused by?

Answer 8

Mitral valve is not closing properly

Question 9

What are the symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 9

High fever
Vomiting 
Diarrhea
Rash
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Shock

Question 10

What is Toxic Shock Syndrome caused by?

Answer 10

A bacterial infection in the vagina of menstruating women using superabsorbant tampons

Question 11

Syndrome

Answer 11

A group of signs or symptoms that commonly occur together and indicate a particular disease or abnormal condition