How Well Do You Know These Common Medical Conditions?

Which form of dementia was named after the German neurologist and psychiatrist who identified the first case of the disease in 1901?

• Addison's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Alpers' disease

Your doctor has written 'coryza' on your sick note. What illness are you suffering from?

• Sinusitis

• Common cold

• Bronchitis

What does OCD stand for?

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Obsessive combat disorder

• Obstructive compulsive disorder

This syndrome results in developmental delays and a characteristic facial and bodily appearance, and was named for the doctor who first described it in the 1860s. What is the name of this chromosomal disorder?

• Down syndrome

• Pearson syndrome

• Edwards syndrome

A patient has been diagnosed with tinea pedis, also known as Athlete's foot. What causes this infection?

• Fungus

• Insect bite

• Virus

What is halitosis?

• Smelly feet

• Body odour

• Bad breath

What is furuncle?

• Blackheads

• A boil

• A freckle

On which part of your body would the carpal tunnel syndrome cause a tingling sensation?

• Hands

• Shoulders

• Feet

Which illness was named after the French neurologist who published "Study of a Nervous Affliction", an account of nine patients who were afflicted with the disorder?

• Caplan's syndrome

• Dressler's syndrome

• Tourette's syndrome

What is the common name for the medical condition, 'hallux valgus'?

• Bunion

• Ingrowing toenail

• Corn

What does DVT mean?

• Deep Vein Throbbing

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Deep Vascular Thrombosis

What is the name for a severe allergic reaction?

• Amyloidosis

• Anaphylaxis

• Anencephalia

What is allergic rhinitis more commonly known as?

• Hay fever

• Flu

• Hot flush

What is epistaxis more commonly known as?

• Crying

• Nosebleed

• Sneeze

What is tinnitus more commonly known as?

• Blurred vision

• Loss of smell

• Ringing in the ears

If someone has hyperglycemia, they have high levels of

• Body fat

• Iron

• Blood sugar

Which of these is a common symptom of vertigo?

• Nausea

• Bleeding gums

• Swollen feet

Coeliac disease sufferers have an adverse reaction to this food. What is this food in question?

• Sugar

• Gluten

• Milk

Decompression sickness is also known as:

• The snaps

• The straights

• The bends

What is bovine spongiform encephalopathy more commonly known as?

• Bird flu

• Foot-and-mouth

• Mad cow disease