Cancer of the Colon
What are the symptoms of colon cancer?
Symptoms vary according to the site of the malignancy.
What are the signs and symptoms of the Spanish Flu?
Chills, fever, fatigue, nausea, aches, and sore throat.
What is the minimum daily requirement for Vitamin B12?
About 2.5 micrograms
What is the definition of pneumonia?
An infection in one or both lungs affecting primarily the alveoli.
How are infectious diseases transmitted by?
Human contact
How can colon cancer be treated?
Colon cancer treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
How is the Spanish Flu diagnosed?
Nose tests
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is caused by?
Inadequate absorption or intake of vitamin B12
What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia?
Cough, fever, chills, dyspnea, and chest pain.
Name three childhood infectious diseases?
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Whooping cough, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Chickenpox, Hib, Poliomyelitis, and S. pneumoniae.
How is colon cancer diagnosed?
Endoscopy, biopsy, barium x-ray, and stool analysis
How can the Spanish Flu be prevented?
The prevention of the Spanish Flu include vaccination, avoid contact, practice good hygiene, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands often.
What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Abdominal distress, nausea and vomiting, and burning of the tongue. Neurological disturbances include numbness, weakness, and yellow and blue color blindness.
Pneumonia can be prevented by?
Vaccination, frequent handwashing, practicing proper respiratory hygiene, and no smoking.
What are the types of infectious?
Viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and prions.
What is a factor associated with risk for colon cancer?
A diet high in red meat and low in dietary fiber.
Why is the Spanish Flu known as the Spanish Flu?
It's known as the Spanish Flu because Spain was hit hard by the disease and because Spanish news sources were the only ones reporting the flu.
Can vegetarians develop vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Yes, vegetarians who eat no animal products develop vitamin B12 deficiency anemia unless they consume vitamin B12 supplements.
How can pneumonia be diagnosed?
Medical history, physical examination, chest x-ray, and sputum culture.
What is the difference between hereditary diseases and congenital disorders?
Hereditary diseases are results from a defective gene or genes that produce a defective protein or no protein at all. Congenital disorders are those presented at birth or shortly after that do not include those caused by genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.
How can colon cancer be prevented?
Regular screening to include endoscopy and biopsy if at risk.
How can the Spanish Flu be treated?
The treatments of the Spanish Flu include bed rest, ingestion of fluids, and analgesics.
How is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia diagnosed?
Blood test and health history
When someone develops pneumonia in the community it is called?
Community-acquired pneumonia
How is cancer diagnosed?
Blood tests, diagnostic imaging (radiography, computed tomography or CT, magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, and ultrasonography), and biopsy.