Common Medical Conditions
Common Symptoms
Adjectives to describe symptoms
Common Treatments
Common questions Dr.'s ask
100

Symptoms of this medical condition include a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and congestion.

Cold

100

What's a runny nose? 

Excessive discharge of mucus from the nasal passages.

100

What's the difference between mild, moderate, and severe?

  • Mild: Minor symptoms that don't significantly interfere with daily activities.
  • Moderate: Noticeable symptoms that may affect daily activities but are manageable.
  • Severe: Intense symptoms that significantly disrupt daily activities and often require urgent medical attention.
100

What treatment is prescribed for people with asthma? 

Inhaler

100

What are common ways a doctor will greet you? 

What brings you in today?

What seems to be the problem? 

How can I help you?

200

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing and mucus production.

Bronchitis

200

What does fatigue mean? 

Extreme tiredness or lack of energy.

200

What's the difference between sudden and slow symptoms?

  • Sudden Symptoms:

    • Definition: Symptoms that appear quickly and unexpectedly, often within minutes or hours.
    • Example: A sudden onset of a severe headache or acute pain.

  • Slow Symptoms:

    • Definition: Symptoms that develop gradually over time, often over days, weeks, or even months.
200

Name two common pain relievers. And what do they do?

Answers will vary. 

200

What are some questions related to severity that a doctor might ask? 

  • "On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain?"
  • "How much are your symptoms affecting your daily activities?"
  • What does the pain feel like?
300

What's the difference between a migraine and a headache?

  • Migraine:

    • Definition: A type of headache characterized by intense, throbbing pain, often on one side of the head, and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
    • Duration: Can last for hours to days.
    • Symptoms: May include visual disturbances (aura), nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound.

  • Headache:

    • Definition: A general term for pain or discomfort in the head or neck area.
    • Duration: Can vary from minutes to several hours.
    • Symptoms: Can range from mild to severe pain, and may be caused by stress, tension, dehydration, or other factors.
300

What's the difference between nausea and vomiting? 

Nausea: Feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by an urge to vomit.

Vomiting: Forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.

300

What could be described as aching?

  • Muscle Soreness: After exercise or physical activity.
  • Joint Pain: Associated with arthritis or overuse.
  • Headache: A dull, throbbing sensation.
  • Back Pain: Often described as a dull, persistent ache.
  • Toothache: A persistent, dull pain in a tooth.
  • General Body Aches: Often associated with illnesses like the flu.
300

What kind of infections do antibiotics treat? 

Bacterial infections 

300

How might the Doctor ask you about your symptoms? 

  • "Can you describe what you're feeling?"
  • "Where exactly do you feel pain or discomfort?"
  • "Is there anything that makes your symptoms better or worse?"
400

Inflammation of the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

Arthritis

400

What is vertigo? 

A sensation of spinning or losing one's balance.

400

What's the difference between acute and chronic?

  • Acute: Symptoms that appear suddenly and are short-lived.
  • Chronic: Symptoms that develop slowly and last for a long time.
400

What kind of treatment is used for allergies? 

Antihistamines

400

What might the Doctor ask you about onset and duration? 

  • "When did your symptoms start?"
  • "How long have you had these symptoms?"
  • "Have they been constant or reoccuring?"
500

What's the difference between anxiety and depression disorder?

  • Anxiety Disorder:

    • Definition: A mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that can interfere with daily activities.
    • Symptoms: Include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty concentrating.

  • Depression Disorder:

    • Definition: A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.
    • Symptoms: Include prolonged sadness, fatigue, changes in appetite, and difficulty sleeping.
500

What is tinnitus? 

Ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears.

500

What do the following terms mean: Peripheral, Localized, and Generalized?

  • Peripheral: Located on the outer edges or parts of the body.
  • Localized: Restricted to a specific area or part of the body.
  • Generalized: Spread throughout a larger area or the entire body.
500

What's the difference between treating viral, bacterial, and fungal infections?

Viral Infections:

  • Treated with antiviral medications that block the virus from reproducing in the body.
  • Vaccines are crucial for prevention.

Fungal Infections:

  • Treated with antifungal medications that kill fungi or inhibit their growth. Topical or oral medications.

Bacterial Infections:

  • Treated with antibiotics that either kill bacteria or stop them from multiplying.
500
What kind of medical history questions may a Doctor ask? 
  • "Have you had similar symptoms in the past?"
  • "Do you have any chronic medical conditions?"
  • "Are you currently taking any medications?"
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