"C" Medical Conditions Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cancer

The word 'cancer' comes from the ancient Greek word, 'karkinos', meaning both 'crab' and 'tumour'. Cancer cells ignore signals to stop dividing and continue to multiply. Some cancers form lumps whereas others, such as blood cancers, do not.

Answer: Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is characterized by long-term swelling and irritation in any part of the digestive tract, extending from the mouth to the anus. It is classed as a type of inflammatory bowel disease.

A large majority of Crohn's sufferers are between the ages of 15 and 35. It is equally common in male and females, and is more common in smokers. There is a genetic link as well. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation and symptom alleviation.

Answer: rare degenerative, fatal brain disorder

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease CJD is caused by abnormal, infectious protein molecules called prions. These misfolded prions cause normal brain proteins to also misfold and accumulate, destroying brain cells and leaving sponge-like holes in the tissue.

The symptoms include: blurred vision, lack of coordination, slurred speech, depression, muscle spasms, etc. It is a fatal disease, with no known treatment to stop, reverse or slow the progression.

Answer: Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture due to damage or abnormal development in the immature brain. It can be congenital (85% - 90%) or acquired after birth from brain infections, head injuries, or stroke.

Low birth weight, birth complications, multiple births, and premature birth are all factors contributing to cerebral palsy.

Answer: Cyclothymic disorder

The term 'cyclothymia' was coined by German psychiatrist Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum in 1882, although his pupil and colleague Ewald Hecker used similar concepts in 1877. Kahlbaum derived the word from the Greek 'kyklos', 'circle' and 'thymos', mood', to describe the pattern of alternating depressive and elevated moods.

Answer: Cellulitis

The word, 'cellulitis' was coined in 1832. It comes from the Latin word for 'small room' or 'cell', and the Greek '-itis' meaning 'inflammation'. It refers to an acute bacterial infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, caused by the streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria entering through a break in the skin. Cellulitis can be treated with oral or IV antibiotics.

Answer: Celiac Disease

The word, 'celiac' (also coeliac) comes from the ancient Greek word 'koiliakos' meaning 'pertaining to the bowels'. It is a genetic autoimmune condition in which gluten triggers an immune system reaction that damages the lining of the small intestine.

Symptoms include diarrhea, anemia, fatigue bloating, abdominal pain, weight loss, and skin rashes. Although it is not a curable disease, it can be controlled if sufferers follow a completely gluten-free diet.

Answer: True

A cerebrovascular accident occurs when the blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. There are three main types of strokes: ischemic strokes, accounting for approximately 87% of all cases, are caused by a blocked or narrowed blood vessel that obstructs blood flow to the brain.

Hemorrhagic strokes, which make up approximately 13% of cases, occur when a blood vessel ruptures and leaks blood into the brain. Transient ischemic attacks or TIA's, happen when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. TIA's resolve on their own but can be a sign that a major stoke is imminent.

Answer: Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's Syndrome was named for Dr. Harvey Cushing, an American neurosurgeon. It occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for an extended period. The symptoms include include bruising easily, diabetes, round face, thin arms and legs, etc, and can be caused by adrenal tumors, pituitary tumors, or long-term steroid medication use. Fortunately, Cushing's Syndrome can be cured in some cases.

Answer: Cluster

Fortunately, cluster headaches are rare. They are a severe primary neurological disorder that causes intense, burning, or piercing pain strictly on one side of the head, typically centered around or behind the eye and temple. These headaches primarily occur in people aged 20-50, and are more common in males, in smokers, and those with a genetic predisposition.

There is no known cure, however, treatment focuses on targeting the symptoms.