258 Best Disease Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the difference between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: Nov 28, 2019

Many people confuse osteoporosis with osteoarthritis and vice versa. Osteoporosis is a disease that mostly occurs in women following menopause, in which bones become extremely porous and are...Read More

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What are the warning signs of prediabetes?

E.Emily
Answered: Jan 26, 2020

Most people who have prediabetes may not even realize that they are experiencing some signs and symptoms. One of the most obvious signs that people can look for is when a certain portion of their...Read More

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Which nursing action is important after transferring a patient to a wheelchair?

Arnoldjr
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Ensuring the patient is in functional body alignment

(a) Vest restraints are needed only when a patients safety is at risk and if there is a physicians order. (b) The knees do not have to...Read More

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How can you say that a pathogen is a microorganism that causes diseases?

John Adney
Answered: Jul 20, 2017

Viruses are pathogens as well, even if they are not alive. A pathogen is a disease causing organism or agent (as in the case ofviruses). We call viruses that cause disease "viral pathogens." When...Read More

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What is the difference between CBD Oil and CBD Tincture?

Matz Lewis Clark, College student
Answered: Jun 07, 2019

Is CBD oil different from CBD? This is something that a lot of people would like to know. CBD oil will come from CBD which means cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are naturally present in CBD and CBD is...Read More

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Are autoimmune diseases more prevalent in women than men?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Mar 18, 2020

Yes, autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women than men. In fact, the statistics can be as high as 90% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. There are many factors that contribute to this...Read More

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Which sites are at the greatest risk for skin breakdown when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair?

Arnoldjr
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Ischial tuberosities

When in a sitting position the hips and knees are flexed at 90 degrees and the bodys weight is borne by the pelvis, particularly the ischial tuberosities, which...Read More

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How can I get rid of a cold fast?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Sep 13, 2018

Cold can make you feel very sick, it come with cough, sore throat, fatigue and fever. There is no cure for hold but there are remedies that can make you feel better faster. The remedies are...Read More

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Can prediabetes be cured?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Mar 18, 2020

Yes, prediabetes can be cured With proper treatment and management, prediabetes can definitely be cured. People that do not treat prediabetes or have a lifestyle change are likely to develop...Read More

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What is the difference between Acromegaly and Gigantism?

E. Barnes, Professional Gamer
Answered: Aug 22, 2019

Giantism is the result if the disease mechanism starts in childhood, whereas acromegaly is the result if the disease mechanism begins after puberty. Acromegaly is more common than giantism....Read More

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What should I eat if I am a prediabetic patient?

E.Emily
Answered: Jan 26, 2020

Being pre-diabetic means that you have to watch what you eat. This can be hard in the beginning, but this is also necessary if you want to improve your overall lifestyle. The first thing that you...Read More

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Can autoimmune diseases be cured?

C. Lucan, Copywriter
Answered: Jan 09, 2020

Most autoimmune conditions cannot be treated, but they can be managed. The signs and symptoms of autoimmune diseases often come and go. When there is a flare, the symptoms can be treated....Read More

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What is the difference between Diabetes and Hypoglycemia?

P. Halah
Answered: Nov 14, 2019

Hypoglycemia and diabetes are conditions related to the pancreas and blood sugar levels. Diabetes is linked with elevated blood sugar levels, while hypoglycemia is a low blood sugar level....Read More

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What is the difference between Hashimoto and Hypothyroidism?

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Jul 17, 2019

Hashimoto is a particular type of disease which occurs when the immune system in the body attacks the thyroid gland, and this consequently affects the secretion of the hormone by the thyroid...Read More

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Why do people feel "cold" and shiver when they have a fever?

B.Isabellae
Answered: Nov 07, 2017

Despite the fact that fevers raise your inner temperature, you feel so frosty because your body needs your internal parts to get much toastier. Illness is a point at which your body builds its...Read More

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