Common Medical Conditions and Complications Quiz

Excessive glucose levels lead to increased urine production.

Hypertension is the condition of elevated blood pressure in the arteries.

Anemia reduces oxygen delivery to tissues, causing fatigue.

Asthma causes airway inflammation, leading to shortness of breath.

GERD causes stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

UTIs irritate the bladder, causing frequent urges to urinate.

Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by improving cardiovascular health.

Smoking damages the lungs, leading to COPD.

Peptic ulcers often result from excessive stomach acid damaging the lining of the stomach or duodenum.

Appendicitis typically causes abdominal pain, not chest pain.

Osteoarthritis results from the breakdown of joint cartilage over time.

Untreated hypertension increases the risk of stroke due to high pressure damaging blood vessels.

Untreated type 2 diabetes can damage the kidneys, leading to kidney failure.

Chronic alcohol consumption damages liver cells, leading to cirrhosis.

Genetic factors play a significant role in the development of Crohn's disease.

Celiac disease can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, contributing to osteoporosis.

Chronic gastritis can result from bacterial infections such as H. pylori.