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Aging conditions: symptoms

Here are five sets of symptoms that are commonly associated with aging. Can you identify which symptoms are associated with which health condition?

1. A gradual, progressive, painless loss of vision, that seems to get worse when exposed to bright light.

a) Alzheimer's
b) urinary incontinence
c) cataracts
d) menopause
e) arthritis

2. Disorientation, confusion, inattention, loss of memory, dizziness, personality changes, loss of ability to track time and recognize people, places and things.

a) Alzheimer's
b) urinary incontinence
c) cataracts
d) menopause
e) arthritis

3. Pain, progressive stiffness in the joints or swelling and inflammation in the arms, legs, wrist or fingers which seem to be worse when first awakening.

a) Alzheimer's
b) urinary incontinence
c) cataracts
d) menopause
e) arthritis

4. Hot flashes, night sweats, psychological and emotional symptoms - anxiety, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, loss of bladder control.

a) Alzheimer's
b) urinary incontinence
c) cataracts
d) menopause
e) arthritis

5. Inability to control urination, involuntary urination when coughing, laughing, sneezing, exercising or performing any physical activity.

a) Alzheimer's
b) urinary incontinence
c) cataracts
d) menopause
e) arthritis

Answers: 1c) cataracts; 2a) Alzheimer's; 3e) arthritis; 4d) menopause; 5b) urinary incontinence.



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