Medical Conditions Spelling Bee Quiz

Answer: Eczema

Eczema is a term for several conditions which cause dry, itchy, red skin. It is common on the arms, elbows, knees, hands, and legs. Fortunately, eczema isn't contagious. If you have the condition, see your doctor.

Answer: Diabetes

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 422 million people have diabetes. It is one of the leading causes of death in the world. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes, stems from the body not producing enough insulin. Type 2 is caused by the body's inability to use insulin properly.

Answer: Arthritis

There are many types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and Lyme arthritis (associated with having Lyme disease). People often think of arthritis as only affecting the elderly, but it can affect children as well. Interestingly, it is more common in women.

Answer: hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can be itchy. Sometimes referred to as "varicose veins of the anal canal", hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus caused by constipation, pregnancy, diarrhea, or even lifting weights.

Answer: Fibromyalgia

Extreme fatigue and chronic pain are the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia. Another common problem associated with fibromyalgia is trouble with memory and concentration, commonly known as "fibro fog". The majority of patients with the condition are women, and most are diagnosed in middle age.

Answer: Influenza

The elderly and the very young are at most risk of developing complications from influenza. Most people will recover without intervention within a couple of weeks.

Answer: Cholesterol

Cholesterol is essential to good health, although a high level of the substance is not good. Normal levels of cholesterol help to build the cells in the body and allows the liver to make the acids necessary to process fat.

Answer: epilepsy

Epilepsy is not contagious. Brain tumours, stroke, and head trauma can cause epilepsy, but in 50 - 60% of cases, the cause is not known.

Answer: migraine

Migraines are quite common, and much worse than a bad headache. Some of the symptoms accompanying migraine are fatigue, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, dizziness, and nausea.

Answer: conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the inside of the eyelid (the conjunctiva) and may also cause the white of the eye to become inflamed. It can spread from one eye to the other. There are three types of conjuctivitis: bacterial, viral, and allergic.