Common Medical Conditions

Question 1

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance causing elevated blood sugar

Question 2

What is hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Persistently elevated blood pressure (130/80+)

Question 3

What is asthma?

Accepted Answer

Chronic airway inflammation causing wheezing

Question 4

What causes a migraine?

Accepted Answer

Severe headaches with nausea and light sensitivity

Question 5

What is osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Weak, brittle bones from lost bone density

Question 6

What is celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Gluten triggers immune damage to small intestine

Question 7

What is anemia?

Accepted Answer

Low red blood cells reducing oxygen delivery

Question 8

What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Accepted Answer

Chronic GI disorder causing pain and bloating

Question 9

What is pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Lung infection inflaming air sacs with fluid

Question 10

What is hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Underactive thyroid causing fatigue and weight gain

Question 11

What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Deep vein blood clot, often in the leg

Question 12

What is GERD?

Accepted Answer

Chronic acid reflux into the esophagus (GERD)

Question 13

What is sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep

Question 14

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune attack on joint linings causing swelling

Question 15

What is chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Progressive kidney function loss over time

Question 16

What is epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent unprovoked seizures from brain activity

Question 17

What is Crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (any GI area)

Question 18

What is glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve damage from high eye pressure

Question 19

What is a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Interrupted brain blood supply causing cell death

Question 20

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Accepted Answer

Immune system attacks nerve myelin sheath

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