Illness & Conditions
This condition causes recurrent, severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light, but it is not caused by an infection.
migraine
This symptom refers to extreme tiredness that does not improve significantly after rest.
fatigue / exhaustion
These medications are effective against bacterial infections but useless against viral ones.
antibiotics
A patient has a sore throat, runny nose, and mild cough but no fever.
common cold
This describes a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.
contagious / infectious
This chronic disease affects how the body processes blood sugar and can develop due to genetics or lifestyle factors.
diabetes type I or type II
This symptom is characterized by red, itchy skin welts and is often linked to allergic reactions.
hives
This type of treatment focuses on mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.
psychological therapy
A patient experiences shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing after exercise or exposure to cold air.
asthma
This term describes an illness that lasts for a long period of time and often requires ongoing treatment.
chronic illness
This medical emergency occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, often resulting in speech problems or paralysis.
stroke
This symptom involves a sudden loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
fainting / syncope
This term refers to immediate help given to a person before professional medical care arrives.
first aid
A patient has nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps shortly after eating spoiled food.
food poisoning
A patient has insomnia and headaches during exam season. What is the most likely factor?
stress
Depression, anxiety, and insomnia are related to which area of health?
mental health
This symptom describes localized enlargement of tissue, usually caused by injury or inflammation.
swelling
This medical procedure involves physically altering the body to treat or diagnose a condition.
surgery / operation
A patient has red, itchy skin and hives after eating nuts. What does this patient most likely have?
allergic reaction
This term describes the expected development and outcome of a disease.
prognosis / outlook
This disease may be benign or malignant and involves uncontrolled cell growth that can spread to other parts of the body.
cancer
A patient has a headache, fever, and runny nose. Which symptom indicates this is more likely flu than a cold?
fever
Why is it important to identify whether an infection is bacterial or viral before starting treatment?
antibiotics only work for bacterial infections
A patient has persistent joint pain, stiffness in the morning, and swelling that improves with movement.
arthritis
This refers to an additional medical problem that occurs as a result of an existing illness or treatment.
complication